Our tendency to forget names, passwords, and skills is a source of endless frustration. However, this forgetfulness might actually be crucial for optimal brain function.
ChatGPT versus the brain: A nerve-wracking matchup
ChatGPT is able to write entire essays and explain rocket science while speaking in Shakespearean English. But does it have enough to take the world intelligence title from the human brain?
Meet Glutamate
The neurotransmitter and its receptors are even more exciting than you think!
Why getting better at baseball might require just a little sleep
A new study found that activating memories through learning-associated sound cues during sleep improved the performance of a motor task
The Neuroscience of Skill
The delicate dance of building and breaking down that goes into learning a new skill
Go-karts, for science?
Sometimes, creativity is king when studying animal behavior
These Circuits Were Made for Walking
A baby’s first steps
Insulating your memories
Neuronal insulation provided by myelin is important for a type of memory formation
Sing me a song
Social interactions shape bird song learning