Researchers found that curiosity is triggered by uncertainty in the brain. Using brain imaging, they identified that when visual ambiguity increased, activity in specific brain regions, including the occipitotemporal cortex and ventromedial prefrontal cortex, was linked to heightened curiosity.
Larger animals have proportionally smaller brains than previously believed, challenging the assumption of a linear brain-body size relationship, with humans being a significant exception due to their exceptionally large brains.
Research found that exposure to specific electromagnetic fields may enhance a mental state called "flow," where people feel highly focused and immersed in tasks, suggesting potential for wearable tech to improve concentration and performance.
Neuroscientists recently found that specific brain waves, called ripples, help strengthen and replay emotional memories, making them more vivid and easier to remember. This discovery could lead to new treatments for memory-related conditions like PTSD.
A study has found that bilingual Lithuanian-Norwegian speakers perceive shades of blue differently depending on the language they use, with sharper color discrimination in Lithuanian, which has distinct terms for light and dark blue, compared to Norwegian.
Researchers induced fainting in volunteers to study brain activity and found that specific slow-frequency waves, particularly delta and theta, are linked to vivid, near-death-like experiences, offering new insights into the neuroscience of consciousness.
A new study finds that older adults retain the ability to recognize and remember new music, suggesting that musical memory remains resilient with age, even in complex, real-world settings like live concerts.
Art students excel at both local and global visual processing, preferring to start with a big-picture approach when drawing. This flexibility enhances their ability to create realistic drawings, setting them apart from non-artists.
A six-month high-intensity interval training program boosts cognitive function in older adults, with lasting benefits up to five years, suggesting exercise can do more than just delay cognitive decline—it can actively improve brain health.
Researchers discovered a brain circuit that helps mice detect immediate threats and form lasting fear memories, enabling them to avoid danger in the future. This circuit involves key brain regions working together to process and remember threats.
A study found that creative individuals exhibit reduced brain responses to surprising stimuli, suggesting they process the importance of information differently, which may help explain their unique thinking patterns and ability to notice unconventional details.
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves memory and preserves brain volume in older adults, with benefits lasting up to five years. HIIT outperformed low- and moderate-intensity exercise in maintaining cognitive health and reducing age-related brain shrinkage.
A new study in Cognition found that older adults rely more on schema knowledge to compensate for age-related memory decline, especially when their recollection fails.
Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that translates brain signals into speech with 97% accuracy, restoring communication for ALS patients. This groundbreaking technology offers new hope for those who have lost their ability to speak.
Recent findings published in the Journal of Neuroscience provide evidence that motor memories are significantly enhanced when sleep occurs shortly after practice.