The basic concept of human intelligence entails self-awareness alongside the ability to reason and apply logic to one’s ...

Optical illusions are mind-bending images that challenge our perception and visual skills. These illusions provide deep insights into how our brain processes such complex visual information. Optical ...

Eyewitness memory is frequently inaccurate due to perceptual and cognitive failures, but recent research shows that mood and emotion also contribute to memory errors.

Instead of using text tokens, the Chinese AI company is packing information into images. An AI model released by the Chinese AI company DeepSeek uses new techniques that could significantly improve AI ...

Summary: New research shows that the brain’s ability to detect subtle visual changes—like spotting an anomaly on a security monitor—depends on theta-frequency brain waves (3–6 Hz) that rhythmically ...

Five Digit Test (FDT) is an executive function assessment tool designed to be used across the lifespan, from children to the aged. Objective: To provide validity evidence for FDT in the ...

A randomized twin trial found that a daily mix of protein and prebiotics improved performance on a sensitive memory test after 12 weeks. Scientists have been mapping how the gut microbiome ...

Forgetting is normal, but it can make life difficult. You might forget someone’s name seconds after you meet them, blank on where you’ve put your keys, or miss an important birthday. Memories are ...

How the human brain organizes its visual memories through precise neural timing has been discovered. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC; CA, USA) have made a significant ...

Summary: A new study has uncovered how the brain efficiently encodes and recalls visual memories—by organizing them into categories and using the precise timing of neuronal activity. Researchers ...