Cognitive Science

Physical exertion combined with deep concentration can severely slow down human reaction times. A recent trial reveals that taking a dietary supplement derived from cocoa plants helps active individuals retain their mental sharpness during taxing workouts.

A new study reveals that your heart rate slows down more when you make a visual mistake than when you see things correctly. This suggests our bodies physically react to perceptual errors in real-time.

People who lose their visual imagination after a stroke share damage to a single neural circuit. A new analysis maps these rare injuries to pinpoint the exact brain network that generates our internal visual world.

Breathing indoor air pollution during childhood tends to be linked to worse memory in older adulthood. A new study suggests that improving access to clean energy early in life might help protect the brain as it ages.

Most people struggle to tell real faces from computer-generated ones. However, a British Journal of Psychology study provides evidence that highly skilled face recognizers have a slight advantage because they subconsciously detect unnatural facial averageness.

Scientists have discovered that insulin works directly with the brain's dopamine system to suppress the urge to overeat. Disrupting this biological link leads to persistent, compulsive food-seeking despite negative health consequences.

A poor diet during childhood leaves lasting marks on the brain's hunger centers. Researchers recently discovered that treating the digestive system with targeted probiotics or prebiotics can correct these changes and stop adult overeating.

The internet claims they have IQs of 228 and 230. But for Marilyn vos Savant and Terence Tao, the truth of their genius is more than just a number.

New research indicates that childhood abuse and neglect alter executive function in young adults. While trauma negatively impacts mental flexibility, the brain appears to prioritize and preserve working memory to help individuals survive unpredictable environments.

People who commit impulsive acts of aggression often score lower on intelligence tests, according to a new meta-analysis. Scientists suggest these cognitive limitations act as a barrier to managing frustration rather than a direct cause of violence.

Is MCT oil better than olive oil for your brain? A trial involving 36 young adults suggests MCTs offer unique benefits for inhibitory control and working memory that long-chain triglycerides don’t provide.

New research suggests that what you think about repeatedly can prime your brain to retrieve related memories later. The study found that repetitive thinking caused people to experience more involuntary memories about that specific topic.

Albert Einstein is the ultimate symbol of genius. But did he ever take an intelligence test? Discover the real story behind the rumors.

Researchers have identified a distinct structural signature for insight. The findings indicate that reduced connectivity in the brain's language networks may actually help facilitate sudden creative breakthroughs.

Do gifted individuals see the world differently? Research tracking adults over 35 years finds their political orientations are remarkably average, with one specific exception regarding male conservatism.