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Better multitasking takes practice
In a nutshell: New research shows that multitasking involves more of the brain than previously thought, which might also explain why practice improves performance. Read more
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Evidence of a link between learning errors and psychotic-like experiences
In a nutshell: Poor predictive models may hinder the brain’s ability to perceive our environment correctly, potentially leading to psychotic-like experiences. Read more
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Attention and decision-making are closely related
In a nutshell: New research disproves a commonly held belief that attention and decision-making are two independent processes. Read more
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Beneath the Surface and Inside Out: exploring neuroscience through art
In a nutshell: Artworks combining textiles and neuroscience explore the connection – and the potential disconnect – between the brain’s internal and external worlds. Read more
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Dream Catcher: finding the link between brain and mind
In a nutshell: Conducting the Dream Catcher test for the first time suggests that we don’t understand electroencephalography (EEG) data enough to explain how our minds work. Read more
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The fractal properties of brain activity are part of a bigger picture
In a nutshell: In the primate visual system, fractal-like patterns of activity are found in brain cells that help to detect danger. Read more
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Electricity and biology combine to control the effects of brain stimulation
In a nutshell: Brain structure and chemical concentration influence the effects of brain stimulation. Read more
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Developing a reliable measure of consciousness
In a nutshell: A new approach based on statistical modelling suggests that brain activity alone could be used to determine levels of consciousness. Read more
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Visual processing relies on a balance between selectivity and invariance
In a nutshell: In the earliest stages of visual processing, the brain detects and processes specific visual features by recognising a simple set of patterns. Read more
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A potential disadvantage of fast brain processing
In a nutshell: The brain shortcuts that help us respond quickly to threats might also be involved in psychiatric disorders like anxiety, ADHD and autism. Read more
