A type of cognitive training that tests people's quick recall seems to reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease ...

What do social climbers and gossipmongers have in common? My mother would tell me that both are morally suspect. This moral umbrage is etched into lessons from fairy tales and scripture that we ...

Rates of self-reported cognitive disability among U.S. adults are on the increase, driven largely by a surprising jump among young adults ages 18 to 39, according to a new Yale study. In their ...

As humans and other animals navigate their surroundings and experience different things, their brain creates so-called cognitive maps, which are internal representations of environments or tasks.

Our brains constantly create internal maps of the world, allowing us to navigate spaces, recall past experiences, and plan for the future. These cognitive maps enable us to recognize patterns, ...

Our brains have an extraordinary ability to adapt and learn, a process known as neuroplasticity. From navigating a new city to mastering a new skill, neuroplasticity allows us to reshape our neural ...

The brain uses neurons in the hippocampus, called “place cells,” to remember specific locations. These cells activate when you’re in an area they are tuned to. However, beyond marking particular spots ...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about numerous innovations that have revolutionized industries, from healthcare and education to finance and entertainment. However, alongside the ...

Inspired by animal navigation strategies, we introduce a novel computational model to navigate and map a space rooted in biologically inspired principles. Animals exhibit extraordinary navigation ...

This fundamental work advances our understanding of navigation and path integration in mammals by using a clever behavioral paradigm. The paper provides compelling evidence that mice are able to ...