Researchers at the Paris Brain Institute have mapped the "wave of death" in rat brains, a phenomenon marking the cessation of brain activity post-anoxia.
A recent study revealed that humans better predict and track the motion of objects moving towards their legs, irrespective of gravity, suggesting that visual and bodily cues linked to our upright posture play a more critical role than gravitational signals...
A recent study found that the presence of a cell phone improved reaction times in a cognitive task requiring attentional shifts, suggesting that cell phones may not always hinder cognitive performance.
A recent study found that people are more likely to share information that aligns with their beliefs, even if it's not surprising, challenging the idea that novelty and surprise primarily drive sharing behavior.
A study revealed that older adults' cognitive and motor abilities dynamically contribute to learning new skills like playing the piano, with cognitive demands increasing rather than decreasing as proficiency grows, challenging the notion that such tasks become automatic with practice.
The "hard problem" of consciousness examines how subjective experiences arise from physical processes. A resonance theory suggests that all matter, showing synchronized vibrations, possesses a basic level of consciousness that amplifies through complex interactions and information exchanges.
Researchers have found that a single dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive functions impaired by sleep deprivation. This study suggests creatine as a potential non-stimulant alternative for boosting brain performance when sleep is compromised.
Recent research indicates that being in nature changes how we experience time, giving a sense of expanded time compared to urban environments. This altered sense of time helps shift focus from immediate stress to long-term goals and reduces impulsiveness, contributing...
A study in Developmental Science reveals that parents' beliefs about knowledge predict their children's scientific reasoning abilities from kindergarten through elementary school, regardless of educational level or cognitive abilities.
Infants from four months old can anticipate and react to objects moving towards them, showing early signs of understanding spatial interactions and developing self-awareness through sensory integration.
During physical exercise, individuals perceive time as moving slower compared to periods of rest or post-exercise. This effect is consistent regardless of exercise context, such as competing against others.
A recent study indicates that the cognitive benefits of high-intensity aerobic exercise vary among individuals, significantly influenced by their glucose tolerance.
Researchers at UT Austin developed a brain-computer interface that quickly adapts to users, allowing them to control games with their brainwaves without individual calibration. This innovation simplifies use and enhances accessibility, particularly for people with motor disabilities.
A study found that children show greater brain activity linked to focused attention when reading from paper compared to screens, suggesting that traditional reading may enhance comprehension and cognitive engagement more effectively than digital formats.
A study analyzing eye movements revealed that Rubens' "The Fall of Man" painting directs viewer attention more effectively towards Eve than Titian's original, highlighting strategic elements that guide focus.