Human opinion formation has evolved to favor survival and social cohesion. Understanding this enables us to develop more ...

APS Board Member Teresa Bajo has been honored with the Psychonomic Society’s Clifford T. Morgan Distinguished Leadership ...

Jerry Fodor believed cognitive science began with great promise—applying computational and representational models to explain the mind.

WELCOME The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science at the University of Delaware is an interdisciplinary program that explores the intricate workings of the human mind and language. It offers ...

Essential reading for those working directly in the cognitive sciences or in related specialist areas, Trends in Cognitive Sciences provides an instant overview of current thinking for scientists ...

Early signs of Alzheimer's disease may be hidden in the way a person speaks, but it's not yet clear which details of our ...

The shuttle run (a round-trip endurance run) test measures physical fitness by having subjects run back and forth for a ...

Struggling to sleep? Experts recommend ditching sheep counting for science-backed strategies. Cognitive distractions like ...

A new longitudinal study suggests that overall well-being—and especially a strong sense of purpose—are important components ...

Gabapentin has been used for over 20 years, particularly for nerve-related pain. Originally approved to treat partial seizures, it works by binding to voltage-gated calcium channels in the brain, ...

Is there any science behind this TikTok trend? Cognitive shuffling attempts to mimic the thinking patterns good sleepers typically have before drifting off.

A recent study reveals that owning a dog or cat can slow cognitive decline in adults over 50, contributing to healthier brain aging.