Sharpen your mind with a visual brain teaser! This optical illusion challenges you to find a hidden '0' among a sea of '6's ...

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The study of cognitive dynamics and perceptual systems elucidates how our minds integrate spatial and temporal information to facilitate perception, action, and decision-making.

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A new study shows that the networks responsible for processing pain in infants develop gradually, with emotional and cognitive pain responses maturing only after birth.

A new study in PLOS Biology shows that deep N2 sleep, rather than light N1 sleep, dramatically boosts the likelihood of “aha” ...

Using rare brain recordings from patients, scientists found that the thalamus helps trigger visual awareness. The study ...

Experienced FPS players showed faster aiming execution and more efficient eye movement patterns, especially a single-saccade ...

Cutting-edge neuroscience research identifies what causes mental rigidity in autism spectrum disorder and how to alleviate it with brain stimulation.

Think your eyesight and focus are top-notch? This brain-teasing puzzle hides a mistake that escapes even the smartest minds.

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It’s one of the most talked-about nutrients of 2025, and also one of the most divisive. Many prominent nutrition influencers ...