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Seeing fast, acting slow
In a nutshell: Identifying an object in an unexpected location is quick, but responding to it is slowed down. Read more
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Studying a syndrome caused by a DNA deletion could provide insights into how schizophrenia develops
In a nutshell: A syndrome that increases the risk of developing schizophrenia is also linked to increased sensitivity to repeated sounds. Read more
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Greater flexibility in brain networks helps you solve harder puzzles
In a nutshell: The more different your brain networks are between resting and reasoning, the better your chances of solving difficult tasks. Read more
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Brain stimulation reverses the effects of fast music on learning
In a nutshell: Listening to high-tempo music can impair learning, but electrical brain stimulation reverses the effects. Read more
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Learning to look faster
In a nutshell: Repetitive training can improve what was thought to be an entirely reflexive behaviour. Read more
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Attention and conscious awareness: similar or opposing?
In a nutshell: Attention and perceptual awareness can have similar or opposing effects, depending on the circumstances. Read more
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Grasping how the brain controls reaching behaviour
In a nutshell: The brain area responsible for visually guided movements – such as reaching, pointing and grasping – is divided into three subregions with distinct yet complementary roles. Read more
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Electrically stimulating the brain while training also enhances performance on untrained tasks
In a nutshell: Electrical stimulation applied to the brain during training can boost performance on new, untrained tasks mediated by the same brain areas. Read more
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Honeybees could teach drones a thing or two about safe landing
In a nutshell: Bees use the speed at which images move across their eyes to control safe landing. Read more
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Uncertainty helps the brain to learn
In a nutshell: Adding uncertainty to an established brain-stimulation method may boost its effectiveness. Read more
