When faced with a tricky maze task involving hidden information, humans instinctively toggle between two clever mental strategies: simplifying in steps or mentally rewinding. MIT researchers...
Imagine diagnosing Parkinson s disease not with pricey scans or subjective checklists, but with a simple ear swab. Scientists in China have developed a promising early...
Using a newly devised, three-dimensional model to study the regeneration of nerve tissue in the nose, researchers have discovered that one type of stem cell thought...
What happens inside your brain when you hear a steady rhythm or musical tone? According to a new study, your brain doesn't just hear it --...
Despite advances in machine vision, processing visual data requires substantial computing resources and energy, limiting deployment in edge devices. Now, researchers from Japan have developed a...
A new study suggests that mindfulness training and/or non-invasive brain stimulation could reduce bladder leaks and feelings of urgency in patients with 'latchkey incontinence.'
The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research.
Our ability to store information about familiar objects depends on the connection between visual and language processing regions in the brain, according to a new study.
Researchers found that consumers tend to overestimate fractional star ratings and underestimate fractional numerals. In either case, the ratings can be misleading, potentially causing a company...
A breakthrough study has revealed why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying -- and how to fix it.