Cognition

There is little scientific support for this fashionable idea—and stronger evidence for other learning strategies

The philosopher's greatest work, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, only makes sense in the light of mysticism

It’s time to meet The Real Dog

Signals long thought to be “noise” appear to represent a distinct form of brain activity

Why quieting the ego strengthens your best self

An Unforgettable Activity from Science Buddies

Playing against a range of opponents opens doors for strategy and problem-solving, but also lessons that loss and failure are not the same thing

In a new book, best-selling author Michael Pollan explores psychedelics and the mind

When you go free diving, physical strength is not enough

Despite the conventional wisdom, a new study shows picking up the subtleties of grammar in a second language does not fade until well into the teens

A sleepy philosopher inspires thoughts on how consciousness could endure forever