Scientists have no hard evidence of how human language evolved, but Lila R. Gleitman illustrates some of the clues that can be gleaned from observing children as they develop their language skills. … More
Laurie R. Santos describes evidence of cognitive talents shared across species, and those that seem to be exclusive to humans… More
Moving our legs, hands, and other body parts shape our lives as we traverse our environments. Jessica Witt, Amy Cuddy, Susan Wagner Cook, and Ted Supalla share their research investigating how our bodies influence the way we see, feel, learn, and communicate. … More
A sample of new research exploring links between alpha-band oscillations and spatial attention and the role of iconicity in learning sign language… More
Scientists gather to remember the cognitive neuroscientist Suzanne Corkin and reflect on the influence she had on their careers and on the empirical understanding of human memory. … More
Watching people’s hands as they choose between long-term and short-term options offers a new approach to studying self-control… More
