#cognitive-science

#cognitive-science

Researchers are revisiting animal communication studies with innovative and ethical methods, especially focusing on dogs' abilities to use push-button devices for communication.

Ronan the sea lion retains her remarkable ability to keep a beat, challenging previous notions about animal rhythm recognition.

First impressions significantly influence judgments about competence and likability, impacting opportunities for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

The thalamus is key for conscious perception, challenging its traditional role as only a sensory filter.

Understanding our seven shared emotions can enhance our ability to manage challenges and emotions effectively.

Experts identify dog breeds using a coarse-to-fine processing method that analyzes structured traits, which can enhance AI recognition.

Multi-tasking reduces productivity due to cognitive limitations of the brain.

Single-tasking techniques like time-blocking can improve focus and output.

Simple routine adjustments can enhance time management by promoting single-tasking.

The study challenges previous beliefs about infant memory retention and suggests early memories are not lost, but rather inaccessible.

Causal understanding is essential for comprehending interactions and influences in the world.

Many Americans struggle to understand heavy accents due to their quick processing of speech and limited exposure to foreign languages.

Vishvaa Rajakumar won the Memory League World Championship using strategies like hydration and the method of loci for memorization.

The heart emoji's meaning is context-dependent, and its overuse can lead to misunderstandings.

Humans show electrical activity in vestigial ear muscles during difficult listening tasks, reflecting effort and attention.

Black Cab drivers' route planning could inspire AI innovations.

Taxi drivers prioritize challenging areas, offering insights for AI development.

Understanding expert human planners enhances computational models.

Humans use storytelling to impose order on chaos, reflecting a fundamental aspect of our nature.

Emotional design integrates visceral, behavioral, and reflective levels to enhance user interaction with products.

Neuroergonomics leverages technology to enhance human performance at work, optimally integrating cognitive functions for improved productivity.

Cats may understand human communication better than previously thought, as they can form quick associations between words and images, similar to human infants.

Bad design can offer more valuable learning opportunities than good design.

Negativity bias helps us remember bad experiences, prompting growth in design awareness.