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Speaking requires a precise sequence of muscle movements, long thought to be coordinated by Broca’s area in the brain.

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Not all animals respond to reward cues the same way — some fixate on the cue itself, while others head straight for the reward.

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High school students learn that Pavlov's dogs were conditioned to associate the sound of a bell with getting food. The ...

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Scientists have uncovered a brain circuit linking physical pain to emotional suffering, offering new hope for chronic pain treatment.

Through utilizing learning theory, Foal NZ has completed over 35,000 training sessions without injury during the past two ...

I’m sitting in a meditation class at a yoga studio in Chicago, neon lights pulsing pink and purple while the instructor talks ...