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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Hidden Brain States that Regulate Performance and Decision Making Uncovered

Researchers explain how the brain dynamically handles cognitive tasks while engaging in its internal mental processes.

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·June 8, 2018·2 min read

Bees and the Thought of Naught

Researchers reveal bees are able to grasp complex numerical concepts, such as the value of zero.

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·June 3, 2018·6 min read

AI Method Could Speed Up Development of Specialized Nanoparticles

A new artificial intelligence technique could speed up complex physics simulations and help create multilayered nanoparticles, researchers say.

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·May 25, 2018·3 min read

New Observations Following Replication of Famous Marshmallow Test

A replication of the famous Marshmallow test has reveal some interesting new insights into the psychological development of children. Researchers report there is no indication the test was able to predict later behaviors or personality measures in children. Interventions focused on teaching children to delay gratification are likely to be ineffective, researchers say.

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·May 23, 2018·3 min read

Self Consistency Influences How We Make Decisions

Researchers say our decisions are influence by our past judgments as a way to remain self consistent.

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·May 18, 2018·7 min read

Add Language to Math to Help Kids Succeed at School

Reading ability in kindergarten predicted later reading, math and language skills in children. Researchers say adding language to 'kindergarten readiness' skills can help to improve academic success in other subject areas.

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·May 15, 2018·4 min read

Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of Consciousness

A new article looks at theories of consciousness and novel research aimed at providing a better understanding of the roots of consciousness.

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·May 4, 2018·4 min read

Less is More When it Comes to Developing Bigger Brains

A new study from Cardiff University researchers reveals the human brain may require fewer initial cells to grown compared to mice and monkeys.

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·May 1, 2018·5 min read

A Rose is a Rose is a Rose: Mathematical Model Explains How Different Brains Agree on Smells

A new computational model sheds light on the complexity of smell identification. Researchers report different brains know how to associate new similar odors, so long as they have experienced an overlap in odors over their lifetime.

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·April 30, 2018·5 min read

Do Pathological Behaviors Stem From Faulty Beliefs?

Researchers apply a mathematical method to shed light on healthy brain function, and how neuropsychiatric disorders may occur. They also consider how a problem in processing prior beliefs can lead to faulty interpretation of the cause of sensory input, which can result in pathological behaviors.

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·April 28, 2018·5 min read

Why a Robot Can’t Yet Outjump a Flea

A new mathematical model may help to explain why we are not yet able to create a robot that can jump like a flea, but proposes a way we might get closer to achieving better nature inspired robots.

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·March 25, 2018·7 min read

This Many: Unlocking the Relationship Between Math Ability and Fingers

Researchers report finger configurations used in children for counting and communicating numeric information are associated with number representation in the brain. Additionally, this association can be observed during adulthood.