News tagged with cognitive challenges

Teamwork made Man brainier, say scientists

Learning to work in teams may explain why humans evolved a bigger brain, according to a new study published on Wednesday.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Parents gone wild? Study suggests link between working memory and reactive parenting

We've all been in situations before where we get so frustrated or angry about something, we will lash out at someone without thinking. This lashing out — reactive negativity — happens when we can't control our emotions. Luckily, ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Changes in brain architecture may be driven by different cognitive challenges

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists trying to understand how the brains of animals evolve have found that evolutionary changes in brain structure reflect the types of social interactions and environmental stimuli ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0




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Study shows religion is a potent force for cooperation, conflict

Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in a special issue of Science.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 17, 2012 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (9) | comments 119 | with audio podcast

Rock analysis suggests France cave art is 'oldest'

Experts have long debated whether the sophisticated animal drawings in a famous French cave are indeed the oldest of their kind in the world, and a study out Monday suggests that yes, they are.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 07, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (17) | comments 3

Learned, not innate human intuition: Study finds twist to the story of the number line

Tape measures. Rulers. Graphs. The gas gauge in your car, and the icon on your favorite digital device showing battery power. The number line and its cousins – notations that map numbers onto space and ...

Other Sciences / Mathematics

created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (11) | comments 9 | with audio podcast

Scanning the brain for impending error

(Phys.org) -- UA computer science doctoral student Federico Cirett is using new technology to predict, in advance, when people will make a mistake. He's been testing subjects taking the SAT exam in math.

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Robots in the classroom

Tore Fløan smiles at me: “In the past we competed with European organizations, but now we have the Chinese breathing down our necks,” he says.

Electronics / Robotics

created Apr 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Engineering research brings seven adult-sized humanoid robots together for first time in US

Seven adult-sized humanoid robots took the stage during Drexel University's celebration of National Engineers Week, in a first-of-its-kind assembly of robotic technology. A showcase event on Feb. 20 introduced all seven of ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

New insights into how to correct false knowledge

The abundance of false information available on the Internet, in movies and on TV has created a big challenge for educators.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 9 | with audio podcast

PhET simulations provide interactive learning tools

(PhysOrg.com) -- What causes a balloon to stick to a sweater? How do microwaves heat coffee? How is electricity generated from a bar magnet?

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

High school whiz kids may face reading comprehension issues in university

Everyone knows a high-school high achiever who has floundered in university. Now U of A researcher and Reading Research Lab director George Georgiou may have an explanation for the problem.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 25, 2012 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Notre Dame psychologist developing new math learning strategies

What do children know about mathematics before they start learning it in school? How do external factors like language, education and culture affect children’s understanding? What is the best way to structure ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jan 20, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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