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Overturning Assumptions in Childhood Learning and Cognition
Researchers are finding out just how different—and adaptive—learning and memory can be early in life.
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Scientists Use A.I. to Mimic the Mind, Warts and All
Companies like OpenAI and Meta are in a race to make something they like to call artificial general intelligence. But for all the money being spent on it, A.G.I. has no settled definition. It’s more of
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From Memory and Plasticity to Collective Cognition and AI
Groundbreaking research on the mechanisms of emotional memory and brain plasticity, the dynamics of collective cognition, and psychological science’s intersection with artificial intelligence (AI) were all on display at the 37th APS Annual Convention in May.
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Tech Use Isn’t Driving Dementia in Older Adults
Screens are steadily taking over more and more of our life, leading some researchers to worry about the effect of long-term use on older adults’ brain. It has been suggested that this might lead to so-called digital dementia—that depending
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?
For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and
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Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity
A recent study has linked longevity specifically to verbal fluency, the measure of one’s vocabulary and ability to use it.
