Think playing an instrument is just a childhood pastime or a talent reserved for the naturally gifted? Think again. Picking up a musical instrument later in life isn’t just a fulfilling creative ...

From memory systems to deep focus and spaced practice—read, apply, and use cognitive-science methods to learn smarter and improve performance.

A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may accelerate the rate at which children forget ...

Ever been called lazy for certain habits you just can’t shake? Good news – some of those so-called ‘lazy’ behaviors might ...

Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

A team of researchers has discovered that a protein called cypin plays a powerful role in helping brain cells connect and communicate, which is crucial for learning and memory. By uncovering how cypin ...

Children across America are struggling to focus. Teachers report shorter attention spans, while parents watch their kids battle distractions. Academic performance continues to decline despite endless ...

Heading the ball is a normal part of soccer, but new research suggests it may come with hidden costs to the brain. Scientists at Columbia University and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine studied ...