Cognitive Science

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

Energy-based analog neural network framework

Imagine you’re building a really intricate puzzle. You have all the small pieces laid out in front of you, and it’s up to you to connect them in just the right way. Well, that’s kind of what scientists have been doing with neuromorphic systems and machine learning models. They’re trying to build powerful networks that […]

Published on March 3, 2023

Shining a Light on Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Dementia

Imagine treating dementia like a puzzle and non-pharmacological therapies (NPTs) are the different pieces you can use to solve it. Researchers have been exploring various NPTs such as photobiomodulation (PBM), enriched environment (EE), exercise therapy (ET), computerized cognitive training (CCT), and cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) to improve cognitive function in patients with dementia. To assess […]

Published on March 2, 2023

Unlocking the Puzzle: The Block Design Test as a Key to Cognitive Reserve

Imagine your brain is a collection of puzzle pieces, each piece representing a different aspect of your cognition. In a recent study, researchers investigated whether the Block design subtest of the Wechsler Adults Intelligence Scale could serve as a non-verbal key to unlock the puzzle of cognitive reserve. They recruited 391 participants without cognitive impairments […]

Published on March 2, 2023