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The Cognitive ‘Glitch’ of Humans: Laurie Santos on What Makes the Human Mind So Special
Laurie R. Santos describes evidence of cognitive talents shared across species, and those that seem to be exclusive to humans.
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New Research From Psychological Science
A sample of new research exploring links between alpha-band oscillations and spatial attention and the role of iconicity in learning sign language.
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Fear Factors: Panel Examines Fear Research at Individual and Societal Levels
Scientists discuss how individuals and societies are affected when they view the world through the lens of fear characteristic of the news today.
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The Legacy of a Neuroscience Pioneer: Colleagues Remember Suzanne Corkin
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.
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Investigating Emotional Spillover in the Brain
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are discovering what happens in the brain when emotions from one event carry over to the next.
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No Evidence That Brain-Stimulation Technique Boosts Cognitive Training
Transcranial direct-current stimulation may be growing in popularity, but research suggests that it probably does not add meaningful benefit to cognitive training.
