Cognitive Science

Professional visual artists possess unique brain structures that support vivid mental imagery, according to new research. By combining multiple brain scans, scientists discovered distinct neural patterns in artists that differ significantly from those without artistic training.

A new statistical analysis reveals that overarching human intelligence fluctuates over a lifespan. The findings also suggest that a single composite IQ score is less reliable for measuring the minds of highly intelligent individuals.

A recent overarching review of dozens of studies found that playing video games might offer a modest boost to various mental skills, helping players process information and remember details more effectively.

A massive analysis of Swedish population records reveals that people with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to vote, donate to charity, and buy eco-friendly vehicles, suggesting general intelligence directly influences actions that benefit society.

New research reveals that bilingual brains rely on a shared geometric map to process meaning. While individual neurons treat languages differently, the overall neural structure remains the same, allowing seamless translation between languages.

Scientists have developed a new prosthetic interface using small, implanted magnets. By remotely vibrating these magnets, an amputee experienced natural, whole-hand movement sensations without needing the complex nerve-redirection surgeries required by previous prosthetic technologies.

A large-scale statistical review reveals how the electrical rhythms of the sleeping brain change as we age. The findings also outline differences in rest architecture between men and women, alongside unique links to waking cognitive abilities.

Researchers have found that the brain readies itself to deceive moments before a falsehood is spoken. Tracking this mental preparation could offer a new approach to lie detection.

Researchers have discovered that applying targeted electrical or magnetic stimulation to a specific brain region can directly alter a person's sense of agency, either improving or impairing their ability to detect subtle outside interference in their physical actions.

A recent Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry study suggests the heavier twin at birth tends to score higher on cognitive tests later in life. These findings highlight how conditions in the womb independently influence long-term brain development.

Eating a diet heavily reliant on ultra-processed foods is associated with lower memory and concentration scores in young adults. Researchers warn that these industrially processed snacks could be affecting daily brain function.

A new study reveals that listening to 528 Hz and 432 Hz music alters stress and brain health markers in students. However, these biological shifts don't immediately translate to better focus or attention during stressful exam periods.