Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54Eleanor Maguire revolutionized the understanding of memory through her research on the hippocampus, especially in relation to London taxi drivers.
Brace for a Big Shock About Your Perception of RealityOur perceptions are influenced by brain predictions rather than direct sensory information.
Music doesn't just evoke memories - it can change how we remember the past: studyMusic can enhance and alter the way we remember events by adding emotional layers to our memories.
Dartmouth's Sexual Harassment Scandal Transformed the Lives of These Women in Science. Here is Their Story.Vassiki Chauhan reflects on her disconnection from the hopeful academic experience she anticipated upon arriving at Dartmouth.
Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?Human voting decisions may be influenced more by primitive instincts than by rational thinking.
Tiny Babies Who Can Smell Their Mother Recognize Faces BetterBabies initially use smell to aid face recognition, but this influence diminishes as their visual capabilities improve.
The Cognitive Neuroscientist Who Helped Unravel the Mysteries of LanguageSign language has specific building blocks and rules like spoken language.Ursula Bellugi's discoveries about sign language complexity deepened understanding of communication.