Challenging the classic view, two cognitive scientists argue in a new review that categorization is not a late, specialized ...

How does the brain categorize objects? Scientists reveal that categorization is a predictive process where the brain prepares an action plan before perceiving a stimulus.

How does war affect a child's senses? New research shows that 2023 war trauma caused atypical sensory processing in 48% of ...

One in five people worldwide suffers from chronic inflammatory pain. Meanwhile, about two thirds of those affected find ...

Snakes have long fascinated human beings. They serve as potent symbols of wisdom, as well as warnings about nature’s cruelty. Despite their varied cultural roles, snakes maintain a certain grace. But ...

The two hemispheres of the brain are neither structurally nor functionally symmetrical, and these asymmetries are often reflected in behavior. For more than ...

Some children show signs of both ADHD and autism -- but it’s not always obvious. Understanding how they interact can make all the difference in getting the right support.

The largest analysis of psychedelic brain imaging to date offers a clearer picture of how psychedelic drugs affect the brain.

The human brain is a relentless processor of sensory information, yet only a small fraction of this input reaches the level of conscious awareness. The ...

Visual storytelling allows people to engage with difficult emotional experiences without needing to put them into words.

Nitin Gupta, an IIT-JEE topper, diverged from a typical engineering path to explore the brain's mechanics. Now an Associate ...

While fluorescent lighting may make people look bad, some feel anxious under its energy. So, if bright overhead lights bother ...