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Brain learns through exploration
News Jun 24, 2025

Brain learns through exploration

Research shows mice exploring environments without tasks still learn, helping their brains prepare for future challenges by encoding visual features.
Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Listening to binaural beats stimulates cognitive performance
News Dec 22, 2023

Listening to binaural beats stimulates cognitive performance

"Binaural beat" sounds stimulate faster response times in language comprehension studentts
Amara Angelica 1 min read
Landmark Study Maps the Brain's Four Key Lifecycle Turning Points, From Childhood to Old Age
Mindbytes Nov 28, 2025

Landmark Study Maps the Brain's Four Key Lifecycle Turning Points, From Childhood to Old Age

New research in Nature Communications identifies ages 9, 32, 66, and 83 as key brain network turning points, mapping lifespan connectivity changes from peak efficiency to decline.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
Unveiling the brain's illusion makers
News Sep 16, 2025

Unveiling the brain's illusion makers

A study uncovers how specific neurons in mice brains construct false shapes from incomplete visuals, reshaping views on active perception.
Giulio Prisco 2 min read