Cognition

Consciousness will still mystify us even if we scientifically solve it, philosopher predicts

Vast majority go undiagnosed until after age 3, new research shows

Come to know the shark, the grizzly, the rattlesnake—all of them deeply misunderstood

A gold-standard clinical trial provides evidence that diet, exercise and an active social life can help prevent cognitive decline

A new mouse study reveals a set of neurons that may point to physiological roots for the benefits of breathing control

A study of house cats and shelter cats found that the felines actually tended to choose human company over treats or toys.

At least some cases of physical damage are associated with enriched consciousness or cognitive skill

Philosopher Daniel Dennett tries, once again, to explain away consciousness

Two distinct brain regions cooperate to simulate possible routes and plan a path through them

Exciting new research compares daydreaming in the laboratory with that in the real world

The way they construct stories makes it likely that readers will believe things that aren’t true

It’s a tale as old as time: relationship and kindness can be transformative