Neuroscientists have uncover that "mind blanking" corresponds with decreased brain activity across key regions, shedding light on a unique state of consciousness.
New research suggests transcendent thinking—abstract reasoning about the world—enhances brain connectivity in teens, predicting improved well-being and social outcomes in adulthood.
A study reveals sommeliers' brains show unique structural and functional changes due to their wine tasting expertise. With advanced MRI techniques, researchers found sommeliers have enhanced brain connectivity and activation in taste and language areas.
New research highlights the impact of high-intensity resistance training on memory and brain function, showing a single session can enhance memory and alter hippocampal connectivity, crucial for memory formation.
A recent study in The Journal of Physiology reveals dopamine, known for its role in pleasure and motivation, as a key factor in enhancing cognitive performance during exercise, particularly in speeding up reaction times. This breakthrough clarifies the long-suspected link...
New research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals both conscious rehearsal and unconscious reactivation enhance memory. But unconscious cues, unlike conscious ones, enrich memory context without harming related memories.
A study found that 24-month-olds remember screen-based information better than 15-month-olds, especially if they nap within 4 hours of learning. Longer naps further improved recall. This highlights sleep's role in enhancing memory consolidation in infants, offering insights for integrating screen...
A meta-analysis revealed that creatine supplements enhance memory, particularly in older adults aged 66-76. Benefits are consistent across different genders, intervention durations, and geographical origins.
A study in Memory & Cognition finds reading aloud boosts memory recall but not deeper comprehension of material. Despite vocalization's clear benefit for remembering details, it doesn't enhance understanding beyond memorization, challenging the effectiveness of this strategy for comprehensive learning.
Researchers found that our brains react differently to smiles on faces we think are deepfakes, rating them less positively than real smiles. However, our reactions to anger remain consistent, showing that while fake smiles fail to fully engage us, we're...
In a pioneering study published in Nature Human Behavior, researchers from Virginia Tech and collaborators have made significant strides in understanding the neurochemical basis of social interactions, focusing on the roles of dopamine and serotonin.
Scientists have discovered that the somatosensory cortex, responsible for touch, also influences our perception of time. Using optogenetics on rats, they found that touch and time perception are interconnected, opening new research avenues in neuroscience.
A study found bias-reduction training improved decision-making in real-world scenarios by 29%. Despite skepticism, the training, which included a computer game, showed promise in reducing confirmation bias among graduate business students.
New research reveals we can swiftly gauge a crowd's trustworthiness by averaging faces' features, even with brief glances. This ability to form "ensemble perceptions" helps us make quick social decisions.
Harvard researchers discovered that zebrafish can develop complex neural circuits and behaviors without sensory input, suggesting genetics alone may shape brain connectivity.