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The Universe or the Brain: Where Does Math Originate?
July 15, 2013 — Four scientists debate whether math is an inherent part of the universe, or merely how our brains cope with - and explain - our ... > full story -
Daydreaming Simulated by Computer Model
July 12, 2013 — Scientists have created a virtual model of the brain that daydreams like humans do. They hope the model will help them understand why certain portions of the brain work together when a person is ... > full story -
The Brain Processes Complex Stimuli More Cumulatively Than We Thought
July 11, 2013 — A new study reveals that the representation of complex features in the brain may begin in a hierarchically lower brain region than previously ... > full story -
Combination of Smoking and Heavy Drinking 'Speeds Up Cognitive Decline'
July 11, 2013 — The combination of smoking and heavy drinking speeds up cognitive decline, according to new ... > full story -
Fundamental Problem for Brain Mapping
July 10, 2013 — Researchers show a foundational assumption used in brain mapping is flawed, leading them to challenge established works and ... > full story -
Women Suffer Higher Rates of Decline in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease
July 10, 2013 — The rates of regional brain loss and cognitive decline caused by aging and the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are higher for women and for people with a key genetic risk factor for ... > full story -
The Study of Resting Brain Connections Predicts Learning Ability
July 9, 2013 — An innovative neurocognitive study shows that the individual variability that exists in brain connections affects people’s learning ability and, in turn, the learning process produces a change ... > full story -
Placebo Effect Largely Ignored in Psychological Intervention Studies
July 9, 2013 — Many brain-training companies tout the scientific backing of their products -- the laboratory studies that reveal how their programs improve your brainpower. But according to a new report, most ... > full story -
Irregular Bed Times Curb Young Kids' Brain Power: And May Have Knock-on Effects on Health Throughout Life
July 8, 2013 — Going to bed at different times every night throughout early childhood seems to curb children's brain power, finds a large, long term ... > full story -
Seizures Late in Life May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer's Disease
July 8, 2013 — Patients with epilepsy who had amnestic mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease presented earlier with cognitive decline than patients who did not have epilepsy, according to a new ... > full story
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