-
The Cognitive Abilities of Crows
Crows have long been portrayed as uniquely intelligent birds, but how much of this is based on fact? Studies have revealed that crows possess remarkable cognitive abilities, with a recent report suggesting that they may even have a form of consciousness.
-
Learning Under Pressure: How Stress Alters Memory
The past year has been a uniquely stressful time for all of us. How does stress impact our ability to learn and form new memories?
-
The Neuroscience of Altruism
At times, it is tempting to take a rather cynical view of human nature. After the latest revelation of political corruption, exposure of fraud, or swiping of the last space in the crowded supermarket parking lot that you had been waiting 10 minutes for, we may want to conclude that people are fundamentally selfish. A…