FeaturedNeuroscience·March 23, 2016·4 min readLive Imaging Technique Captures Brain Wide View of Neural ActivityA new technique allows researchers to look into the brains of living mice and witness the processing of sensory information in real time.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 22, 2016·3 min readLack of Sleep Lowers Students’ GradesA new study reports students who lack sleep tend to have lower grades and find it harder to concentrate than their well rested peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·March 21, 2016·2 min readCountry Birds Lack the Smarts of City BirdsResearchers find clear cognitive differences between birds from rural and urbanized areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 20, 2016·4 min readSleep Suppresses Brain RebalancingHomeostatic rebalancing occurs during times of wakefulness, and is suppressed during sleep, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 18, 2016·3 min readForgetting As We LearnAccording to researchers, as we learn, our brains are actively trying to forget.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 15, 2016·3 min readBreaking Down the Walls: Complex Learning Dismantles Barriers in the BrainResearchers report learning complex tasks over an extended period of time can help to break down barriers in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 15, 2016·4 min readDopamine is Key to Vocal Learning in SongbirdsAccording to a new study, dopamine is essential for correcting vocal mistakes.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2016·5 min readSocial Robot Helps Kids Learn Through Personalized InteractionsTega, a socially assertive educational robot is able to interpret emotional responses of students and create a personalized motivational strategy, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 11, 2016·6 min readHow the Brain Makes Informed Decisions Based on ExperienceIn order to make informed choices, rats replay past experiences, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 11, 2016·4 min readPhysical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter VolumeOlder adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2016·3 min readRepetitive Body Movements May Form Long Lasting Motor MemoriesResearchers report repetitive movements in slow learning stages can alter the primary motor cortex and help people retain new motor skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 9, 2016·3 min readEducation and Exercise Can Keep The Brain YoungTaking the stairs and taking classes can help to improve brain health, a new study reports.Read More
