Humans have a great capacity for both self-sabotage and unlimited learning. This makes us exceptionally unpredictable.

Princeton researchers found that the brain excels at learning because it reuses modular “cognitive blocks” across many tasks.

High above the forest floor, the Amazon’s newest thoroughfares are not branches or lianas but human-built walkways, and the ...

Ever wondered how leopards wear perfect dots or zebra's stripes? Scientists now know that patterns are not random at all. They are guided by nature’s chemistry, mathematics and tiny skin cells. These ...

Ever wonder why humans can't resist moving to music? The answer connects dancing to speech in a surprising way—and explains ...

Human brains learn new tasks quickly by reusing mental building blocks, a flexibility scientists are now studying to improve ...

Every year, December serves as the grand finale of a full calendar year, serving up a hefty dose of festive vibes alongside ...

Neurons that specifically reduce and modulate electrical brain activity have a greater influence on emotional memories than ...

Cats often mirror their owners' actions, a behaviour scientists now understand as a sophisticated social learning strategy.

Scientists uncover new evidence of early life on Earth using advanced molecular analysis and machine learning.

Washington, DC— Pairing cutting-edge chemistry with artificial intelligence, a multidisciplinary team of scientists found ...

New research reveals vowel-like patterns inside sperm whale click messages, or codas, suggesting surprisingly rich ...