Meet the Real Ravenmaster
Christopher Skaife talks about his new book The Ravenmaster: My Life with the Ravens at the Tower of London, in front of a live audience at Caveat, “the speakeasy bar for intelligent nightlife" in Lower Manhattan...
Cognition3095 articles archived since 1845
Prehistoric Viruses and the Function of the Brain
The exceedingly strange story of learning, memory and the “Arc” gene
Who's a Smart Dog?!
An estimate of dog intelligence requires looking at non-dogs as well to understand what's special to canines and what is just typical of the taxonomic groups they're in.
A New Connection between the Gut and Brain
A surprising way that diet leads risks of stroke and cognitive impairment
Does Your Language Influence How You Think?
Would it be harder for people who speak a highly gendered language to create a more gender-neutral society?
Your Dog May Not Be a Genius, after All
New study finds that canines are not exceptional in the animal world
How Brain Injuries Deprive People of a Sense of Free Will
Studies of patients with unusual neurological conditions reveal brain networks that contribute to feelings of agency
Do Wine over Those Brussels Sprouts
Taking a swig of red wine before eating Brussels sprouts appears to moderate Brussels sprouts' polarizing flavor. Christopher Intagliata reports
With Brain Implants, Scientists Aim to Translate Thoughts into Speech
Experts increasingly think a system that could help paralyzed patients is within reach
Why Don't We Forget How to Ride a Bike?
The way memories are anchored in the brain plays a role, neuropsychologist Boris Suchan explains
Babies and Chimps Share a Laugh
Adult humans laugh primarily on the exhale, but human babies laugh on the inhale and the exhale—as do chimps. Christopher Intagliata reports.
You Really Can Learn in Your Sleep
Experimental techniques demonstrate how to strengthen memories when our brains are off-line
How Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Could Harm a Developing Baby's Brain
Three studies in rodents suggest prenatal exposure to the drug may pose risks for infants
Liberals Are from Mars, Conservatives Are from Venus
Political attitudes reflect cognitive styles that are rooted in differing cultures
Dolphins Dumb Down Calls to Compete with Ship Noise
Bottlenose dolphins simplify and raise the pitch of their whistles to be heard above underwater shipping noise. Christopher Intagliata reports.
What Causes Alcohol-Induced Blackouts?
In search of answers, a neurobiologist looks to rodents
"Stress Hormone" Cortisol Linked to Early Toll on Thinking Ability
Brain changes, visible on scans, are also associated with Alzheimer’s precursors
When Sex and Gender Collide
Studies of transgender kids are revealing fascinating insights about gender in the brain
What Makes Human Brain Cells Unique?
New findings reveal distinctive electrical properties of human neurons that may give us a boost in computing power
Don't Forget! A Memorization Exploration
An unforgettable science activity from Science Buddies
