Cognitive PsychologyMay 6, 2026
The brain's memory center doesn't start as a blank slate, study suggests
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Cognitive PsychologyMay 5, 2026
Cognitive Science
"Cognitive science called to me because it took every academic interest and showed me a real-life application," said one UB student.
Cognitive PsychologyMay 3, 2026
The brain may use dopamine to bend time and shape memory
Ever heard of getting a "dopamine hit" from something you enjoy? These exciting moments also appear to influence memory, although ...
Cognitive PsychologyMay 3, 2026
Are your memories real? Physicists revisit the Boltzmann brain paradox
A new analysis of the “Boltzmann brain” paradox suggests our memories and sense of reality could, in theory, be random illusions born from cosmic chaos. By uncovering circular reasoning in how physicists think about time…
Cognitive PsychologyApr 30, 2026
The Self-Conscious Emotions: Theory and Research
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Cognitive PsychologyApr 10, 2026
Five tips to make your memory work more effectively
As a researcher investigating how electric brain stimulation can improve people’s powers of recollection, I’m often asked how ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 30, 2026
The Psychology Of Traders In Crypto Derivatives Markets: Behavior And Decision-Making
In the fast-paced environment of digital finance, understanding the psychology of traders in crypto derivatives markets: behavior ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 27, 2026
We Trust AI Over Our Own Brains, Research Finds
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Cognitive PsychologyMar 24, 2026
Does the Earth’s Magnetic Field Influence Human Consciousness?
Earth’s electromagnetic signals, known as Schumann resonances, overlap with certain human brain wave frequencies The hypothesis ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 24, 2026
The Clash Over the Use of AI in Military Decision-Making
Historically, only humans made life-or-death decisions about using force and lethal weapons. But now, society is beginning a new ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 19, 2026
VGTel, Inc. Releases Follow-Up EEG Study Results, Establishing Baseline for Consciousness Research Integrated with UAP and Astronomy Initiatives
LANDER, Wyo., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- VGTel, Inc. (OTCID: VGTL) today announced the release of initial findings from ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 13, 2026
Every Single Cell in the Universe Is Conscious, Research Suggests
Research suggests that consciousness could extend far beyond just humans—every cellular creature in the universe, no matter how ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 11, 2026
The Psychology of Everyday Decision-Making: How Cognitive Biases, Emotions, and Choice Architecture Shape Human Behavior
Human beings make thousands of decisions each day, ranging from the trivially mundane to the profoundly consequential, yet the ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 10, 2026
How memories can be triggered in the Brain without entering conscious awareness: Here's what science says
We always have information stored and worked on in our brains, but not all the memories that we form are memories that we are ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 8, 2026
Is Claude conscious? Anthropic CEO says we cannot rule it out yet
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has publicly acknowledged that the possibility of consciousness in Claude, the company’s flagship AI ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 5, 2026
The Impact of Fake News on Health and Decision-Making
In recent years, the spread of fake news—particularly in the health domain—has become a significant concern. Misinformation ...
Cognitive PsychologyMar 2, 2026
Animal Consciousness: Behavioral Flexibility Is Ubiquitous
Being conscious basically means being awake, aware, and able to perceive one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 26, 2026
The Architecture of Identity: How the Brain Builds a Self
There is a popular idea that you must “find” yourself. As if you are somewhere outside, waiting to be found. But how can you ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 17, 2026
Cognitive biases of talent scouts can undermine sports teams' success
Sports talent scouts' decisions are influenced by various common cognitive biases that can affect their work and undermine team ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 16, 2026
Artificial Intelligence and In Extremis Decision-Making
Decision-making in high-stakes, dangerous situations is challenging, to say the least. Time pressure, limited information ...
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 15, 2026
Psychedelics may work by shutting down reality and unlocking memory
Psychedelics can quiet the brain’s visual input system, pushing it to replace missing details with vivid fragments from memory. Scientists found that slow, rhythmic brain waves help shift perception away from the outside…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 12, 2026
Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells
A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related damage has set in…
Cognitive PsychologyFeb 1, 2026
How to Boost Your Brain in 12 Weeks
As a neurologist, neuroscientist, and professor, I have been asked the same question thousands of times by people of all ages ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 31, 2026
The Science and Mystery Behind Human Consciousness
Consciousness remains unexplained despite advances in neuroscience Quantum theories propose that subatomic processes may ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 26, 2026
Is Consciousness a Simplified Model of Attention?
The revelation made by researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine, published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience.
Cognitive PsychologyJan 25, 2026
A natural aging molecule may help restore memory in Alzheimer’s
Researchers have found that a natural aging-related molecule can repair key memory processes affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The compound improves communication between brain cells and restores early memory abilities…
Cognitive PsychologyJan 24, 2026
Exploring the neural mechanisms that enable conscious experience
Recently, there has been convergence of thought by researchers in the fields of memory, perception, and neurology that the same ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 22, 2026
Researchers explain the neural mechanisms that enable conscious experience
(Boston)—Recently, there has been convergence of thought by researchers in the fields of memory, perception, and neurology that ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 13, 2026
Study sheds new light on how structural brain changes are tied to memory decline in aging
A landmark international study that pooled brain scans and memory tests from thousands of adults has shed new light on how ...
Cognitive PsychologyJan 13, 2026
Where Does Conscious Experience Come From? We May Be Getting Closer to an Answer
The brain can be watched in action, but what actually causes conscious experience remains hard to test. Modern brain scans can ...