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For most people, solving a problem is the reward—the relief of being done, the achievement of having figured it out.

The drunken Ashland raccoon captured global attention because it fit the narrative people have projected onto the species: ...

Psychological research shows that intolerance of uncertainty limits reasoning ability. Highly intelligent individuals tend to ...

You’ve lived in two cognitive environments. One slower and quieter. One faster and louder. That contrast gives you tools many ...

Your ‘annoying’ habits and personality quirks might be superpowers in disguise. Here’s how you can harness them.

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Artificial intelligence (AI)—and especially generative AI—is becoming part of learners’ and educators’ everyday study, teaching, and assessment practices at ...

Giving your mind time to wander seems to be good for your well-being, for problem-solving, and maybe even for your ...

Sleep is a key determinant in cognitive performance optimization. Here's what you can do to improve the quality of your own ...

This video follows a behavioral experiment in which a bonobo is introduced to the mechanics of Pac-Man. Researchers study how quickly the primate learns patterns, avoids threats, and seeks rewards ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. On the night before Christmas in 1954, a Chicago housewife named Dorothy Martin ...