Cognitive Science

Researchers observed a link between a constant fear of missing out, addictive TikTok habits, and everyday memory errors. These findings suggest that short video platforms share a unique relationship with how our minds maintain focus.

Most people struggle to tell real faces from computer-generated ones. However, a British Journal of Psychology study provides evidence that highly skilled face recognizers have a slight advantage because they subconsciously detect unnatural facial averageness.

Scientists have discovered that insulin works directly with the brain's dopamine system to suppress the urge to overeat. Disrupting this biological link leads to persistent, compulsive food-seeking despite negative health consequences.

A poor diet during childhood leaves lasting marks on the brain's hunger centers. Researchers recently discovered that treating the digestive system with targeted probiotics or prebiotics can correct these changes and stop adult overeating.

The internet claims they have IQs of 228 and 230. But for Marilyn vos Savant and Terence Tao, the truth of their genius is more than just a number.

New research indicates that childhood abuse and neglect alter executive function in young adults. While trauma negatively impacts mental flexibility, the brain appears to prioritize and preserve working memory to help individuals survive unpredictable environments.

People who commit impulsive acts of aggression often score lower on intelligence tests, according to a new meta-analysis. Scientists suggest these cognitive limitations act as a barrier to managing frustration rather than a direct cause of violence.

Is MCT oil better than olive oil for your brain? A trial involving 36 young adults suggests MCTs offer unique benefits for inhibitory control and working memory that long-chain triglycerides don’t provide.

New research suggests that what you think about repeatedly can prime your brain to retrieve related memories later. The study found that repetitive thinking caused people to experience more involuntary memories about that specific topic.

Albert Einstein is the ultimate symbol of genius. But did he ever take an intelligence test? Discover the real story behind the rumors.

Researchers have identified a distinct structural signature for insight. The findings indicate that reduced connectivity in the brain's language networks may actually help facilitate sudden creative breakthroughs.

Do gifted individuals see the world differently? Research tracking adults over 35 years finds their political orientations are remarkably average, with one specific exception regarding male conservatism.

New research published in The Journal of Neuroscience suggests breathing acts as a pacemaker for memory. The study found that successful retrieval is linked to the respiratory cycle, synchronizing brain patterns needed to remember.

A new study suggests that standard depression screenings might not work for people with high IQs. Researchers found that as intelligence rises, the questions on these tests lose their ability to measure mental health accurately.

Adolescents who consume sugary beverages every day are more likely to report cognitive struggles. A recent analysis suggests that the resulting lack of sleep is a primary factor connecting sugary drinks to reduced mental clarity.