Summary: New research shows that people tend to prefer simple explanations even when complex ones are more accurate. The study found that individuals focus mainly on visible or known causes while ...

A new study reveals how brain circuits between the entorhinal cortex and hippocampus stabilize memories during learning.

Place cells in the hippocampus integrate signals from other brain regions to create and adapt memories of locations, shedding ...

Neurologists say this simple type of training could counteract up to 10 years' worth of "age-related declines." ...

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A new McGill-led study reveals that digital brain exercises can rejuvenate aging brain systems responsible for learning and ...

Regular gaming strengthens several core mental skills. Games with clear goals and a lot of action teach selective attention ...

For some brain changes, the age that women go through menopause may be a factor. Those whose periods cease before 47 are more ...

Research shows that adopting a childlike facial expression can make adults feel more connected to their childhood experiences ...

Findings by Hopkins researchers suggest that all humans are equipped with the foundation needed to learn programming ...

While brain clocks can be used to measure brain health (accelerated or delayed brain ageing), the biophysical models can ...

From attention to metacognition and memory, here are 15 tips to apply the latest insights from cognitive science to how students learn.