Artificial intelligence is rapidly making intellectual work and social interaction easier, but that ease may come at a substantial psychological cost, according to researchers from the University of ...

Researchers used AI and deep learning to find a link between brain structure and navigation skills but found no measurable ...

A foggy view of the downtown skyline in Los Angeles, California. A recent study by the University of Southern California revealed that exposure to air pollution can harm children’s learning and memory ...

Researchers have discovered how an ion channel in the brain's neurons has a kind of 'molecular memory', which contributes to the formation and preservation of lifelong memories. The researchers have ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

If you ask someone how to lower their risk of a heart attack, most people can name a few steps. But if you ask how to reduce dementia risk, many would assume it is out of their control. But that ...

Understanding the connection between behavior and brain cell activity is a major goal of neuroscience. To make progress, ...

Paper-based mental models vs linear typing; examples include the Eisenhower Matrix and habit loops, useful for study and work ...

New research suggests that the natural rhythm of breathing plays an important role in organizing the brain activity required for human memory. The study indicates that successful memory retrieval is ...