Cognitive Science

A new study suggests that the right soundtrack can influence what we remember. Researchers found that stimulating music helps Alzheimer’s patients reduce false memories, while relaxing music may help fade negative images.

A new study suggests that the feeling of time dragging on a treadmill isn't about your heart rate. Researchers found that the mental focus required to run causes us to overestimate how much time has passed.

A systematic review of 98,000 people finds that engaging with short-form videos is associated with poorer cognitive performance.

Scientists explore why spontaneous itching and tingling occur and what they tell us about how the brain maps the body.

A new study reveals that deep sleep physically shifts where the brain processes memories. Researchers found that spending more time in slow wave sleep moves recall activity to the temporal lobe, boosting retention.

A new study finds evidence that romantic partners synchronize their brain activity to prune specific details from their shared memories.

Beyond reading and math, the structured routines of the classroom act as a training ground for the brain, sharpening the essential cognitive skills needed to control behavior and achieve goals.

Researchers analyzing long-term data found that adherence to nutritious plant-based diets is positively associated with the brain's resilience against aging, while diets high in processed plant foods show an inverse relationship.

A new scientific review suggests that highly intelligent individuals rely on cognitive processing rather than emotional reflexes to connect with others, challenging the popular idea that high IQ implies hypersensitivity.

A new study in Neuropsychologia has found that adults with dyslexia show reduced neural activity when recognizing faces and houses. The findings suggest the disorder involves broad visual processing differences that extend beyond reading difficulties.

New research confirms the Moon subtly shapes human sleep and biology. However, the rise of LED lighting and smartphones is severing this link, drowning out the natural contrasts that once structured our biological time.

Beauty may be a biological strategy for saving energy. Scientists found that the human brain and AI models expend less metabolic effort processing images perceived as attractive, suggesting our visual preferences help conserve bodily resources.

New research suggests that losing focus allows the brain to absorb hidden environmental patterns more effectively. This spontaneous mental drifting is linked to sleep-like neural activity that appears to facilitate information processing while awake.

A ten-year study of older adults indicates that adverse childhood experiences leave a lasting mark on cognitive abilities. This negative link persists even when accounting for distinct patterns of physical and mental aging.

Researchers have found that while moderate blue light increases brain excitability in adults, teenagers remain unaffected. This suggests that the non-visual effects of light on the brain are distinct during different developmental stages.