This study addresses an important question and shows how social navigation in homing pigeons can be explained by simple averaging, without requiring any complex cognitive abilities. The evidence, ...
To counter these psychological tactics, McGuire argued for a form of cognitive inoculation that would work much like a vaccine. Conceptually, one may trace information inoculation back to Aristotle’s ...
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The cognitive cost of AI

From chatbots that draft emails to AI assistants that summarise reports in seconds, automation promises speed, efficiency, and convenience. On paper, that sounds like a productivity dream. But behind ...
Cognitive biases silently undermine productivity. Learn how to identify the bias affecting your focus and discover strategies to outsmart it effectively.
Research indicates that repetition and distributed practice are effective methods for strengthening memory and enhancing skill, learning potential, knowledge, and understanding.
Teachers can implement consistent routines, provide accessible supports, and empower students to figure out what helps them maintain focus.
Dancing isn't just a fun way to let loose; it’s a serious brain workout. When you dance, your brain forms new neural connections, which can help keep it sharp and agile. A study from the Albert ...
Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for teachers or personal study, students see its function as an enhancer. For them, generative AI offered expanded perspectives and reduced cognitive load but ...
Global experts are urging schools not to give up on paper and pens amid a push towards increasing online assessments and digital learning.
USGBC and ASHRAE release fact sheet with evidence-based HVAC filtration strategies to help schools improve indoor air quality and protect student and staff health.Riverdale, NJ, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE ...
Three in 5 Americans experience anxiety over world events, family safety, or financial security, according to a recent mental health poll by the American Psychiatric Association. In this edited ...