How we learn to predict an outcome isn’t determined by how many times a cue and reward happen together. Instead, how much ...

A brief afternoon nap may reset key brain processes, helping the mind stay flexible, focused, and ready to learn.

A multi-institutional team of researchers led by Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has for the ...

A single clear image can rewire the visual brain, making later recognition faster without relying on memory systems.

More than a century ago, Pavlov trained his dog to associate the sound of a bell with food. Ever since, scientists assumed the dog learned this through repetition: The more times the dog heard the ...

Scientists discovered that two brain chemicals in honey bees can predict how fast they will learn, offering new insight into ...

A recent study found that a short afternoon nap may offer brain health benefits, such as clearing the mind and improving ...

Lifelong learning can delay Alzheimer's by 5 years. New research explores the link between mental activity and dementia risk.

Why do some people encounter persistent difficulties in mathematics? The classic explanation typically points to a simple ...

On a simple math task - indicating which of two amounts is greater - kids with math learning disability get the right answer ...