The largest ever study of the genetics of the brain — encompassing some 36,000 brain scans — has identified more
Day: August 19, 2023
More than meets the eye: New research shows how the visual system contributes to memory
When we use our working memory, we temporarily retain information in our brain. For instance, you are able to comprehend
Neuroscientists successfully test theory that forgetting is actually a form of learning
Neuroscientists today report the first results from experimental tests designed to explore the idea that “forgetting” might not be a
Anxious people use less suitable section of brain to control emotions
When choosing their behaviour in socially difficult situations, anxious people use a less suitable section of the forebrain than people
A healthy diet, reading, and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children
Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study conducted at the
Are you breaking your body clock?
Researchers are using mathematical models to better understand the effects of disruptions like daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet
Ancient metal cauldrons give us clues about what people ate in the Bronze Age
Archaeologists have long been drawing conclusions about how ancient tools were used by the people who crafted them based on
Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel
