A new study shows that playing virtual reality games can boost brain power in sedentary female students.
New research shows vagus nerve stimulation can change how people experience their bodies, making them less fooled by illusions.
Cognitive ability and educational background are the strongest predictors of whether people believe astrology is scientific—far more influential than factors like spirituality, religiosity, or political views
Confidence, not correctness, is what truly drives us to change our minds — and that confidence drops when we think we’re dealing with a machine.
Heavy AI tool usage is associated with weaker critical thinking, a study finds, as users increasingly offload cognitive tasks instead of engaging in independent analysis.
Elite athletes showed improved cognitive performance after defecating, especially with magnesium supplementation. The study suggests an unexpected link between gut function and rapid decision-making.
Research suggests that maintaining a good diet and managing belly fat in midlife may protect brain health later, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices for cognitive aging.
New research suggests irrational thinking is largely a reflection of lower intelligence, with both traits heavily influenced by genetics.
A study found that individuals with lower cognitive flexibility were more likely to reject vaccines due to personal beliefs. The findings, published in BMC Psychology, highlight the psychological factors shaping vaccination attitudes.
New research suggests that the human preference for faces begins before birth. Using projected light patterns and ultrasound tracking, scientists found that fetuses tend to focus on face-like configurations over other stimuli.
Forget early cognitive decline. A new study demonstrates that for many, literacy and math abilities can improve into middle age and stay strong with continued use
A new study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General reveals that conscious awareness fundamentally changes how our brains handle visual cues.
Repeated exposure to emotional events leads to stronger memories due to stable brain representations, a new study finds.
Athletes who excel under pressure rely on both robust psychological traits and specific cognitive-behavioral techniques.
A new study found chewing wood increased levels of glutathione, a key brain antioxidant, and was linked to better memory in young adults.