Cognitive Science

Children from higher-income families show greater fluid intelligence, a new study finds. However, researchers discovered that increased parental time and positive parenting can effectively bridge this developmental gap, especially for disadvantaged youth.

A compound found in green tea might protect the brain from memory loss and structural damage caused by obesity. New research shows the compound reduces inflammation and triggers a cellular recycling process that preserves brain volume.

Long-term action video game training might do more than just improve your gaming skills. A new study reveals how six months of digital combat reshapes resting brain waves and whole-brain connectivity to boost visual attention.

A recent study reveals that accumulated life knowledge helps adults manage their emotions across various situations, while fast mental processing speed is primarily linked to successfully reducing negative feelings like sadness and disgust.

A 12-week program requiring older adults to read out loud, write by hand, and solve basic math problems for 30 minutes a day resulted in measurable improvements on cognitive tests.

A recent study indicates that loneliness alters how we perceive internal physical signals. Lonely individuals tend to distrust their bodily sensations and show reduced brain responses to their heartbeats, offering a physiological explanation for the distress of isolation.

A new eye-tracking experiment reveals that the pointing gestures painted into classic artworks secretly act as guides for human vision. Even though viewers barely look at the painted hands, these small details completely reshape how we understand the artwork.

Migraines are more than just painful headaches. A new study reveals that the condition is linked to accelerated brain aging, with structural changes appearing in regions responsible for memory, attention, and emotional regulation.

A novel psychological framework provides a way to measure a person's risk of profound mental exhaustion. By evaluating five core elements of resilience, researchers can accurately predict whether someone is thriving or nearing total existential collapse.

The human mind is stranger than you think. Here are 101 fun findings from psychology and neuroscience research, on memory, sleep, perception and personality.

Astronauts are notoriously slow and deliberate when moving in space. But a new study from the China Space Station reveals it’s not just about safety—microgravity actually tricks the human brain into underestimating its own body mass.

A burning mouth might offer temporary relief from physical injuries, according to a recent trial. Researchers discovered that eating spicy food can act as a mild painkiller, dampening the brain's response to intense physical discomfort.

People with naturally high self-control generally maintain more eco-friendly habits. However, new longitudinal research reveals that short-term bursts of willpower do not instantly improve green routines, suggesting society should focus on designing effortless environmental systems instead.

A recent study reveals that spontaneous sighs do more than express boredom. They act as a physical reset button, restoring natural breathing rhythms and triggering a burst of physiological arousal during monotonous tasks.