People use cognitive shortcuts to make choices that sometimes have outcomes that don’t serve their own interests or preferences. But to call these choices irrational might be missing the big picture.
SANDWICH — Students at Sandwich Central School had an engaging day of discovery at the Boston Museum of Science. The action-packed field trip …
Veterinary scientists have found that cognitive decline in man's best friends is associated with changes in the front legs’ gait.
Challenging the brain by exposing it to new situations, tasks and skills can improve its efficiency, much like strength training does for our muscles. But maximum efficiency requires optimal rest.
A new study proves bees can solve similar complex tasks to elephants and chimpanzees, despite their brains being smaller than a grain of rice.
Bumblebees were able to complete several new object-manipulation tasks in a series of groundbreaking experiments.
Playing background rock or classical tunes may help rather than hinder focus.
Laughter builds deep emotional connections and soothes youngsters' nervous systems — making them more resilient and open to new ideas.
A new study of more than 50,000 people, aged 18 to 99, from 58 countries, was the largest multinational study of its kind ever conducted.
Vocal pitch, intensity, and pause structure are the vocal characteristics most sensitive to changes in breathing and effort.