Cognitive Science & Neuroscience

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A Dual System: How the Human Brain Separates Content and Context to Form Flexible Memories

Nila Kartika Wati July 25, 2026

Researchers at the University of Bonn have unveiled a groundbreaking mechanism within the human...

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Breakthrough Research Reveals Open-Label Placebos Offer Significant Physical and Cognitive Benefits for Older Adults

Nila Kartika Wati July 24, 2026

New research from psychologists at the Università Cattolica in Milan has unveiled a compelling...

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Unlocking Childhood Mental Health: How Attention to Emotional Faces Reveals Depression Risk

Nila Kartika Wati July 24, 2026

A smile. A frown. The facial expressions that capture a child’s attention may reveal...

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A Landmark Study Unravels Shared Genetic Architecture Across 14 Psychiatric Disorders, Promising a Paradigm Shift in Mental Healthcare

Nila Kartika Wati July 24, 2026

A monumental international collaborative effort, culminating in research published on December 10 in the...

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Massive brain study reveals why memory loss can suddenly speed up with age

Nila Kartika Wati July 24, 2026

An unprecedented international research effort, meticulously combining vast datasets from brain imaging and memory...

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The Dawn of Algorithmic Originality: New Study Reveals AI Outperforms Average Human Creativity, Yet Top Human Talent Remains Unrivaled

Nila Kartika Wati July 23, 2026

A groundbreaking study led by Professor Karim Jerbi from the Department of Psychology at...

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Constipation Drug Shows Promise in Alleviating Persistent Brain Fog in Depression Patients

Nila Kartika Wati July 23, 2026

Individuals grappling with major depressive disorder (MDD) frequently contend with persistent cognitive impairments, including...

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Loneliness Impacts Initial Memory Performance in Older Adults But Not the Rate of Cognitive Decline, Large European Study Reveals

Nila Kartika Wati July 23, 2026

A comprehensive European study, spanning seven years and involving over 10,000 older adults, has...

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Lifelong Cognitive Engagement Linked to Significant Delay in Alzheimer’s Onset and Slower Cognitive Decline, Landmark Study Reveals

Nila Kartika Wati July 23, 2026

Engaging in mentally stimulating activities across one’s lifetime, encompassing pursuits like reading, writing, and...

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New Research Unlocks the Enigma of Vivid Dreams: How Personal Traits and Global Events Shape Our Nocturnal Narratives

Nila Kartika Wati July 22, 2026

Why do some dreams feel vividly lifelike, almost tangible, while others dissipate into a...