Does repeated information trick us into thinking we knew it all along? New...
New research published in Cognition reveals that repeated exposure not only makes people more likely to believe information is true but also falsely remember knowing it beforehand. The “truth effect’...
View ArticleYour sense of time can be warped by what you are looking at, study finds
A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour has found that certain visual properties of scenes — like their size, clutter, and memorability — can distort our perception of time. Specifically,...
View ArticleNew study examines the dynamics of adaptive autonomy in human volition and...
Voluntary action—our ability to decide what to do and when to do it— is a complex challenge in cognitive science. New research published in Cognition explored this concept. Volition involves more than...
View ArticlePlaying video games linked to enhanced wayfinding abilities
Recent research has found that playing video games regularly is linked to better navigation skills, while relying on GPS systems does not appear to impact one’s ability to find their way. The new study...
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New organ, new personality? Transplants appear to have a mysterious impact...
Changes in personality following a heart transplant have been noted pretty much ever since transplants began. In one case, a person who hated classical music developed a passion for the genre after...
View ArticleBrain inflammation and DNA damage: Unexpected keys to long-term memory
A surprising discovery by researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine suggests that brain inflammation and DNA damage are essential components in the formation of long-term memories. The...
View ArticleNew psychology research reveals the hidden benefits of hitting a mental wall
Have you ever felt stuck while solving a problem? That frustrating feeling of hitting a mental wall is called an impasse. But what if these moments of feeling stuck are more than just obstacles? In...
View ArticleBrain wave changes may underlie enhanced cognition in children with musical...
A recent study published in Brain and Behavior has shed light on how musical training might enhance working memory and attention in children, providing deeper insight into the neurobiological...
View ArticleZodiac signs irrelevant to psychological well-being, research confirms
A recent study set out to investigate whether the Western zodiac signs have any impact on various aspects of subjective well-being. Contrary to popular astrological beliefs, the research found no...
View ArticleMapping human consciousness: A breakthrough study
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital has mapped out a brain network crucial to human consciousness. Utilizing advanced...
View ArticleNeurocognitive study shows how negative biographical details influence art...
Recent research has revealed that learning negative information about an artist can change how we perceive their artwork, both emotionally and cognitively. Regardless of how famous the artist is,...
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Babies in the womb exposed to two languages hear speech differently when born
Researchers have shown for the first time that newborns of monolingual mothers respond differently to playback of a carefully selected sound stimulus than newborns of bilingual mothers. The findings...
View ArticleNew neuroscience research shows the lasting impact of poverty on language...
Researchers have found that childhood poverty can lead to lasting changes in the way the brain processes language. Even in adults who perform well in language tasks, those who experienced poverty as...
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Six surprising things about placebos everyone should know
Placebos have been studied more than any treatment in the history of medicine, yet they remain mysterious. I’ve been studying placebos for 20 years and I’ve done some of the key studies that have...
View ArticleDyslexia’s long shadow: Early reading abilities linked to adult literacy,...
A longitudinal study that followed children from age 5 to adulthood found that individuals who were strong readers in the first five grades of primary school tended to remain strong readers as adults....
View ArticleSmartphone in sight? No impact on cognitive performance, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Technology, Mind, and Behavior revealed that simply having a smartphone nearby does not significantly affect cognitive performance. Researchers found no...
View ArticlePupil size revealed to be a key indicator of cognitive fatigue
A recent study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior has discovered a novel way to detect cognitive fatigue through pupil contraction. This finding is particularly relevant in the...
View ArticleAlpha neurofeedback improves visual working memory, study finds
A recent study in China found that alpha neurofeedback training improves visual working memory. The group that received this training improved both the capacity and accuracy of their visual working...
View ArticleScientists discover nutrients that may protect your brain as you age
A recent study by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has found that specific nutrients may play a key role in promoting healthy brain...
View ArticleThe surprising link between narcissism and cognitive performance
Recent research published in PLOS One has shed light on an intriguing connection between narcissism and cognitive performance in stressful situations. The study found that individuals with higher...
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