Our brains may work best when teetering on the edge of chaos. A new theory suggests that criticality a sweet spot between order and randomness is the secret to learning, memory, and adaptability. When ...

The human brain is known to store various memories for long periods of time, progressively learning from new experiences and ...

A better understanding of how the human brain represents objects that exist in nature, such as rocks, plants, animals, and so ...

Why do some older adults easily remember the name of a new acquaintance or the location of their keys, while others struggle with everyday recall—despite appearing equally healthy?