Cognitive Science

By scanning brains while people actively took intelligence tests, neuroscientists discovered that high test scores are linked to highly flexible, diverse neural networks. The findings offer the first physical evidence for a new theory of human intelligence.

A recent study published in Perception suggests that playing outdoor sports improves peripheral color detection. The findings indicate that regularly navigating large, complex environments enhances basic visual skills, highlighting the adult brain's ongoing adaptability.

New research suggests that while open-mindedness and liberal ideology often go hand-in-hand, they are different traits. Actively open-minded thinking, rather than political liberalism, is the true driving force behind healthy reasoning and resistance to misinformation.

Researchers observed a link between a constant fear of missing out, addictive TikTok habits, and everyday memory errors. These findings suggest that short video platforms share a unique relationship with how our minds maintain focus.

A new longitudinal study reveals that toddlers with higher levels of plant-based pigments in their skin at 12 to 18 months of age show greater improvements in fine motor skills and language comprehension over the following year.

A new cognitive psychology study reveals that our susceptibility to false memories depends heavily on how believable a suggested event is, and whether we are told it happened just once or repeatedly.

A new study shows that improving your cardiovascular endurance changes your neural chemistry. Fitter individuals release larger amounts of a restorative protein after a single workout, which helps the brain manage its energy more efficiently.

A new study of German twins suggests that the strong connection between a young adult's cognitive ability and their future socioeconomic status is largely driven by their genes, rather than shared family environments or random life events.

A recent study published in Consciousness and Cognition finds that mental experiences like déjà vu and sudden memories are not rare glitches. Instead, they are natural background processes that emerge when the mind is not fully occupied.

A recent study published in Neuroscience of Consciousness provides evidence that dreaming about a specific problem helps people find solutions. Researchers used sound cues during sleep to successfully guide dream content toward unsolved puzzles.

Researchers have developed a collaborative brain-robot interface for people with severe motor impairments. Their findings suggest that a "shared autonomy" approach provides the best balance of task success, ease of use, and personal independence.

New research published in Intelligence provides evidence that wisdom guides our creative abilities toward benefiting others. The findings suggest that while creativity is powerful, it requires the moral grounding of wisdom to produce prosocial outcomes.

Many people use cannabis to help cut back on drinking. However, a new study reveals that smoking THC only reduces alcohol cravings for individuals with average or high working memory, leaving those with poorer cognitive control without this benefit.

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.