Cognitive Science

Longitudinal data suggest music training acts as a cognitive buffer, protecting vocabulary development in adolescents from high-deprivation backgrounds.

A new analysis finds that replacing time on digital devices with shared reading improves language and emotional development, even when compared to educational apps.

Mapping the neural connections of thousands of individuals, researchers found that the brain undergoes non-linear structural changes. The study identifies age 32 as a pivotal moment, marking the end of a prolonged phase of network integration.

A new study reveals that spontaneous calcium fluctuations in astrocytes are essential for memory consolidation. This finding challenges the neuron-centric view of the brain, suggesting that cellular unpredictability plays a vital role in stabilizing neural circuits.

New research shows that liberals typically seek comprehensive statistical comparisons to evaluate policies, whereas conservatives are more likely to rely on categorical data points or specific instances.

New research indicates that the aging brain’s emotional memory center is uniquely vulnerable to processed foods. Regardless of macronutrient makeup, refined diets caused mitochondrial dysfunction and memory loss in older rats within days.

Can you trust your memory after chatting with an AI? A new study reveals that misleading chatbots are significantly more effective at implanting false memories than static text, causing users to accept fake details as fact.

A longitudinal study suggests the developmental window for complex language comprehension closes much earlier in autistic children. Findings indicate learning rates decline exponentially starting around age two, emphasizing the urgency of early intervention.

Your brain keeps time on multiple scales. New research reveals that synchronizing these internal clocks with the brain’s physical structure is crucial for efficient thought and cognitive flexibility.

An analysis of Framingham Heart Study data reveals that accelerated DNA methylation aging predicts worse performance on the digital Clock Drawing Test nearly a decade later.

Researchers have confirmed that a widely used non-verbal intelligence test provides comparable scores for diverse groups. The findings support the test’s validity for identifying gifted students regardless of their background or language skills.

A new study reveals that while using AI improves logical reasoning scores, it causes users to significantly overestimate their abilities, creating a disconnect between actual performance and perceived competence.

New research tracking thousands of people since 1946 suggests that what you eat throughout your entire life, not just in old age, plays a major role in determining your risk of cognitive decline.

Is mental fatigue a depleted fuel tank or a lack of motivation? Research suggests the latter, finding that setting specific, increasingly difficult goals can actually prevent that drained feeling during long cognitive tasks.

New research using intracranial recordings reveals that specific populations of neurons in the insula communicate directly with the hippocampus to lock in memories, while neighboring neurons separately track emotional valence.