cognitive-science

A 2026 Mendelian-randomization study connected genetic proxies for certain gut bacteria with cognitive performance. The finding is a research clue, not evidence that a probiotic or diet can improve cognition.

A scientist who wanted to show pigeons don’t need intellect to navigate was surprised by nuances in his own study findings.

A new study of great ape laughter also gives clues about how humans’ ancient ancestors started speaking.

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has introduced new forms of cognitive support as well as potential behavioral risks in academic contexts. Rather than treating AI use as a purely homogeneous phenomenon, this study conceptualizes GenAI engagement through a psychological dual-pathway framework that explicitly separates capability-oriented AI familiarity from exposure…

By identifying ‘living fossils’ in modern speech, some researchers are arguing that human language evolved slowly through a ‘survival of the wittiest’. The theory suggests verbal humour was sexually selected over physical fighting, using visual brain regions to build the foundation of complex modern grammar

Michael Levin is a developmental and synthetic biologist at Tufts University whose work sits at the intersection of biology, bioelectricity, artificial life, regenerative medicine, synthetic biology, computer science, cognitive science, and philosophy of mind. He is known for his research on how cells communicate, make decisions, build bodies, repair tissues, and form collective intelligence thro…

Traditional cognitive science has historically confined the mind within the cranium. While the “second brain” metaphor underscores the autonomy of the enteric nervous system, it remains entrenched in a neurocentric paradigm. Here, we propose a transformative framework: the gut microbiota may function as a constitutively relevant contributor to specific embodied cognitive architectures. We contend…

This study presents a quantitative analysis of errors in the perception and interpretation of hydronyms by university students in Western Kazakhstan. The aim of the study is to identify the types of errors that occur when students interpret hydronymic units and to reveal the cognitive difficulties underlying these errors. The study involved 120 university students who had previously completed cou…

A new analysis of honeybee vision suggests their ability to distinguish quantities is not a trick of visual patterns, but evidence of genuine numerical cognition shaped by how their brains see the world. The post Honeybees Can Process Numerical Information, New Study Confirms appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Deep Dive: The Cognitive Science Behind the ACLAS Neuro-Edu SDK 🏛️🧠 At the Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ACLAS) , we aren't just building "another AI tutor." We are engineering a fundamental reconceptualization of how Large Language Models (LLMs) align with the human mind. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on the Neuro-Edu Technical Whitepaper . If you’ve ever wondered why gen…

Anyone who has spent time with a baby knows how unpredictable the first year can feel. One week a baby suddenly seems to “get” something new. The next week, that same response may disappear. Parents often describe this as progress coming in bursts rather than in a straight line. These changes can be exciting to watch, but they can also raise questions. Did my baby forget? Did something go wrong? …

A bonobo named Kanzi surprised scientists by successfully playing along in pretend tea party experiments, tracking imaginary juice and grapes as if they were real. He consistently pointed to the correct locations of pretend items, while still choosing real food when given the option. The results suggest that imagination may not be exclusive to humans after all.