Neuroimaging study of 30,000 adults links the size of six brain areas to stronger working memory
The Mental Workspace: Understanding Working Memory Working memory functions as the brain’s "mental workspace," an essential cognitive system responsible for the temporary storage and active processing of information. Unlike long-term…
Adults with better math skills rely less on the brain’s physical movement areas
The investigation, led by Xueying Ren and a team of researchers from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and the University of Pittsburgh, provides a new perspective on the "embodied cognition" theory.…


The Hidden Environmental Cost of the Puffer Jacket: Unpacking the Footprint of a Cold-Weather Staple






