Humans depend on other people to survive and thrive, and the ability to assess others — to infer their traits and motives; to discern friend from foe — is a fundamental capacity of the human mind 1.

Our brains change as we age, and connections between the different parts of the brain become less efficient. This explains why learning new things is more challenging for older people, according to ...

Memory consolidation is influenced by the environment. In companion dogs, treadmill exercise and social play are examples of post-learning arousal which improve retention performance. In humans, ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

The data revealed that elevated screen use during infancy (age 1) and around formal school-entry (age 6) consistently predicted lower academic performance at age 9 and demonstrably weaker working ...