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Brain Mechanism Found to Determine Which Memories Last
How a Walk in Nature Restores Attention
Time spent in nature is good for the heart and soul, new research shows that it is good for your brain, too.
AI Helps Explain Human Memory and Imagination
Advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, re-live old experiences and construct totally new experiences for imagination and planning.
Surprise! — How the Brain Learns to Deal with the Unexpected
For children, the world is full of surprises. Adults, on the other hand, are much more difficult to surprise. And there are complex processes behind this apparently straightforward state of affairs. Researchers at the University of Basel have been using mice to decode how reactions to the unexpected develop in the growing brain.
Gut-Brain Connection: How Hunger Effects Decision Making
What an Animated Taco Reveals About Curiosity and Patience
High Engagement, High Return: The Secret to Student Success
The Most Significant Predictor of Writing Ability
Researchers discover the key to closing the achievement gap in English learners' writing abilities.
How Dopamine Hacks Decision Making
Whether a Task Feels ‘Easy’ or ‘Hard’ May Be Due to Dopamine
Why do physical efforts feel “easy” to some and exhausting to others? It may come down to the brain chemical dopamine (and why that matters).
Are You Playing the Best Games for Boosting Math Skills?
Stressed at School? Kids Cope Better With Exercise
