Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Delving into the Power of Visual Heuristics for Verb Production

Imagine trying to capture the essence of a story by looking at the cover of a book. In a similar way, speakers rely on visual cues to identify features of verbs, such as tense and aspect morphology. To explore this phenomenon, researchers conducted experiments with Japanese speakers who were asked to describe computer-generated animations depicting […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Neuroscience Breakthroughs: Rewiring, Disease Simulation, and Healing Clues

Neuroscientists are making incredible strides in the field of neural reprogramming, disease modeling, and therapeutic understanding. It’s like they’re discovering new wires to connect in the vast network of the brain. By figuring out how to reprogram neural cells, scientists can potentially fix glitches in the system, just like a computer programmer debugging lines of […]

Published on July 28, 2023

Unlocking the Secrets of Age-Related Changes in Cognitive Control

Just like a car needs its engine to function smoothly, cognitive control is a critical component of human life. As we age, understanding how our cognitive control changes becomes increasingly important. Traditional research indicated a general decline in cognitive control as we get older, with slower processing speed and changes in the frontal cortex to […]

Published on July 28, 2023