How your brain filters out distractions to focus
Posted by Brown University A new study illustrates how parts of the brain need to work together to focus on important information […]
The social benefits of getting our brains in sync
A growing body of research is showing how neural activity can sync up among multiple people, resulting in better social and creative […]
Human brains are getting bigger
“Larger brain structures like those observed in our study may reflect improved brain development and improved brain health,” Charles DeCarli says. “A […]
Kids outsmart leading artificial intelligence models in a simple creativity test
by Eunice Yiu, Eliza Kosoy, and Alison Gopnikin Sage Journals Much discussion about large language models and language-and-vision models has focused on […]
Transcendent thinking in teens: A pathway to enhanced brain connectivity and well-being, study suggests
by Eric W. Dolanin Cognitive Science, Neuroimaging New research from the Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education (CANDLE) at the […]
AI reveals brain oscillations for memory and disease
The model toolbox emerged as a result of a hackathon, which resulted in a short list for the best detection models. Credit: […]
Forests might serve as enormous neutrino detectors
Forests could be used to detect neutrinos, one scientist proposes. The trees could pick up radio waves produced as a result of […]
Scientists team up with jazz musicians to reveal the neuroscience of creative flow
by Eric W. Dolanin Music, Neuroimaging Have you ever found yourself so deeply absorbed in an activity that the world around you […]
Mensa Testing in Chile
We are very excited to report that Mensa International is now able to offer membership test dates in Chile. Testing will be […]
Random Samples and Standard Deviations 2
Random Samples and Standard Deviations 2 By Ryan Donlan, Ed.D., and Jeff Papa, Ph.D. Standard Deviations It is a particular joy for […]
Random Samples and Standard Deviations
Random Samples and Standard Deviations By Ryan Donlan, Ed.D., and Jeff Papa, Ph.D. IMAGINE AN ALIEN CIVILIZATION visiting Earth readyto move in […]
Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored IQ of 162
Football comes first for Devon boy, 12, who scored IQ of 162 By Jenny Kumah & Jonathan MorrisBBC News, 27 January 2024 […]