Spontaneous Problem-Solving Emerges in Bumble Bees, Challenging Long-Held Beliefs About Cognition
In a groundbreaking discovery that is poised to reshape our understanding of animal intelligence, scientists have observed bumble bees exhibiting a remarkable capacity for spontaneous problem-solving. This sophisticated cognitive ability,…
Regional adiposity shapes brain and cognition in adults.
This landmark conclusion, derived from a comprehensive study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, challenges decades of clinical reliance on Body Mass Index (BMI) as the primary indicator of…
Sex Differences in Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia and Their Associations with Cognition
Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may also be more strongly affected by several common risk factors…
Particulate air pollution and domain-specific cognition among Black adults
A comprehensive longitudinal study published in the peer-reviewed journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging has identified a significant correlation between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5)…
Sex Differences in Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia and Their Associations with Cognition
Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may also be more strongly affected by several common risk factors…
Beyond the Beret: John Travolta’s Cannes Style Sparks Global Conversation on ‘Enclothed Cognition’ and Public Persona
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival, a perennial crucible of cinematic artistry and sartorial statements, once again delivered an unexpected viral moment, this time not from the usual fashion mavens but…
Harnessing the Brain’s Own Cleanup Crew: Baylor Researchers Uncover a Novel Pathway to Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques and Preserve Cognition in Mice
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, identifying a built-in cellular mechanism capable of removing existing amyloid plaques from the…
The Illusion of Cognition: AI’s Cognitive Claims Under Scrutiny
The long-standing debate within psychology concerning the fundamental nature of the human mind – whether it operates under a single, unifying theoretical framework or if its diverse functions like attention,…
Cognition might emerge from embodied “grip” with the world rather than abstract mental processes
This theoretical shift challenges the traditional "sandwich model" of the mind, which views perception and action as mere peripherals to a central cognitive processor. By drawing on the phenomenological tradition…















