Cognition
Aging chimps show human-like cognitive decline
Aging chimps show human-like cognitive decline Aging chimpanzees may be showing signs of human-like cognitive decline, similar to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published in eLife. The researchers observed that older female chimpanzees who used to be skilled at cracking nuts with stones were confused and faltered in performing tasks, suggesting a decline […]
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Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought – new research
Children can be systematic problem-solvers at younger ages than psychologists had thought – new research Children are capable of systematic problem-solving at younger ages than previously thought, according to new research. A study found that children as young as 4 years old can independently discover and apply well-known sorting algorithms, such as selection sort and […]
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How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard
How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard Early research on AI’s impact on learning has shown mixed results, with some studies suggesting benefits for certain groups like computer programming students and English language learners, while others have found negative effects or no significant […]
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Humans and animals can both think logically − but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky
Humans and animals can both think logically − but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky Humans and animals can both think logically, but testing what kind of logic they’re using is tricky. Researchers have been studying animal cognition to understand how different species reason. Many animals, including monkeys, pigeons, rats, fish, and […]
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Working memory is more complicated than we thought
Working memory is more complicated than we thought A new study reveals that working memory is not solely controlled by the prefrontal cortex, but rather involves multiple brain regions, including the early visual cortex. The research found that disrupting neural activity in the early visual cortex (V1) impaired participants’ ability to remember visual information, suggesting […]
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Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how
Your left and right brain hear language differently − a neuroscientist explains how Research suggests that the left and right hemispheres of the brain process language differently, with the left hemisphere typically dominating speech perception. The development of neural circuits in the auditory cortex, responsible for processing sound, follows a specific timeline, with the right […]
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Brain groove depth tied to better reasoning ability
Brain groove depth tied to better reasoning ability A new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience has found that the depth of small grooves on the surface of the brain is linked to stronger network connectivity and better reasoning ability. The researchers, led by Silvia Bunge and Kevin Weiner from UC Berkeley, discovered that […]
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AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them
AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them AI-generated images can be difficult to spot due to their ability to exploit how our minds work, including exploiting visual attention and cognitive biases. Our brains are wired for speed of detection over precision, making it […]
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Bonobos communicate a lot like humans
Bonobos communicate a lot like humans Bonobos have been found to communicate in complex ways similar to humans, using combinations of calls that convey meaningful information. A new study used novel methods from linguistics to demonstrate that bonobo vocal communication relies on compositionality, a key feature of human language. The researchers created a “bonobo dictionary” […]
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