We Are All Intuitive Physicists, Scientists Say
Most of us are pretty good at acting on the fly: swerving to avoid an obstacle in the road, ducking to keep from being…
New 'Time Slice' Theory Suggests You're Not as Conscious as You Think You Are
Our conscious perception of the world feels like a continuous and uninterrupted flow, but a new study suggests that…
Watch Out Humans, Manta Rays May Be Self-Aware
Very few animals are capable of recognizing themselves in the mirror. New research suggests that manta rays are capable…
Everything You Know About Artificial Intelligence is Wrong
It was hailed as the most significant test of machine intelligence since Deep Blue defeated Garry Kasparov in chess…
These Researchers Made Their Own Horror Films To Study Memory in Apes
When Japanese researchers wanted to see if chimps could learn things from simply viewing a situation just once, they…
Science Finally Explains Slackers
There’s a neurological reason for apathy and laziness, according to new research. Inefficient connections between…
Some Intriguing New Hints About What Ant Consciousness Is Really Like
They build cities. They farm. They make war. Ants do a lot of things that seem uncannily human — and yet they’re…
Brainprint: Your Mind's Reaction to Certain Words Could Be Your Password
We’ve heard a lot about how our bodies—our faces, our irises, even our heartbeats—will replace passwords. Now, a group…
Brain-To-Brain Interfaces And The Science Of Telepathy
Recent advances in brain-computer interfaces are turning the science fantasy of transmitting thoughts directly from one…
Our Sense Of Free Will Diminishes When We Need To Pee Or Desire Sex
Embodied cognition theory states that our thoughts and emotions are profoundly affected by our physical bodies. A new…
How Pigeon Bones Forced Us To Rethink Neanderthal Cognition
We may think of pigeons as "flying rats," but research published today in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that…
Pigeon Bones Reveal The Cognitive Sophistication of Neanderthals
Around sixty-seven thousand years ago, someone ate a Rock dove. In doing so, that individual began an association…
Our Ability To Smell Depends On Our Culture
Common wisdom holds that smell is the least important sense for our species. But that conclusion may be flawed because…
Crows Understand a Fundamental Part of Logical Reasoning
Crows are far more rational than we had realized. New research shows that wild New Caledonian crows can compete with…
Looking at Orange Light Is Like Drinking a Cup of Coffee
Light is an incredibly powerful force. Sure, it helps us see and gives us fast internet, but medical researchers keep…
Another remarkable example of how smart elephants are
Elephants are widely regarded as one of the world's most intelligent creatures, able to use tools, show grief and…
Evidence that wild orangutans are scary smart
Humans pride ourselves on our ability to make plans for the future. But it turns out that we're not the only animals…
How Analogies Shape Your Thinking
You might just think of analogies as being clever constructions, put together by smart people, to help you understand…
8 Things We Simply Don't Understand About the Human Brain
Despite all the recent advances in the cognitive and neurosciences, there’s still much about the human brain that we…