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Echoes in the Brain: Why Today’s Workout Could Fuel Next Week’s Bright Idea
The everyday effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate and mood could linger in our brains for over two weeks, according to a pioneering study.
Brain-Wide Decision-Making Dynamics Discovered
Researchers map how the brain transforms sensation into action.
How the Brain Orchestrates Motion with Sensory Cues
New study reveals how, in flies, a single brain cell can drive multiple movements of the body, in partnership with sensory cues.
How Spontaneous Neural Activity Powers Brain Wiring in Utero
Eureka! Exploring Learning Through Moments of Insight
Learning is often not a gradual process, but takes place in leaps and bounds.
Brain-Imaging Study Reveals Curiosity as it Emerges
In a first, researchers link subjective feelings of curiosity to the way the brain physically represents it.
Sensory Overload? How the Brain Adapts Hearing in Different Listening Situations
Researchers uncover brain region’s role in hearing and learning, paving the way for improving hearing in both healthy individuals and those with sensory impairments.
How Building Design Impacts Performance
New research reveals a link between rooms with high ceilings and examination results.
The Key to a Balanced Brain
Positive vs Negative Feedback: What's Better for Motivation?
Researchers examining how feedback affects mental effort finds positive feedback boosts confidence, while negative feedback makes tasks seem harder, both boosting motivation.
Does Cognitive Control Training Really Work?
Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children aim to improve their ability to delay gratification and their academic achievement. But do they really work?