For almost a century, psychology and neuroscience researchers have been trying to understand the processes via which humans and other animals acquire new skills or learn to deal with specific ...

Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single trendline, they now ...

Researchers challenge the long-standing "neural independence" theory, showing that learning actually makes neurons more coordinated.

Researchers challenge the "efficiency" theory of the brain, showing that neurons become more coordinated and share more information as learning occurs.

A pair of new studies have provided fresh evidence in the long-running scientific debate—and the result could be ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Schizophrenia risk may reflect two brain pathways with different cortical and subcortical balance. Early language learning ...

Motor imagery or imagined limb movements can power brain–computer interface (BCI) devices, such as prostheses and wheelchairs, supporting rehabilitation for people with neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

It’s true that the brain slows down as we age, but that’s normal—and all of us can practice some simple strategies to compensate for it.

For many people, birdwatching starts as a quiet outdoor hobby. A pair of binoculars, a walk through a wooded trail or neighborhood park, and the simple challenge of spotting different species can turn ...

Your brain is constantly guessing what others think. Scientists just found the signal. In A Nutshell Researchers identified a specific brain signal that activates each time a person revises their ...

Understanding how the brain learns and applies rules is the key to unraveling the neural basis of flexible behavior. A new study from the University of Toyama, Japan, reveals that our ability to ...