MIT researchers tested the “Spatial Computing” theory and found that brain waves organize neurons into flexible, ...

Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and adjust goals even in the face ...

Humans are able to make relatively stable judgments and swiftly adjust their strategies, even when goals suddenly change or situations become ...

Princeton scientists found that the brain uses reusable “cognitive blocks” to create new behaviors quickly.

Our thoughts are specified by our knowledge and plans, yet our cognition can also be fast and flexible in handling new ...

Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement planning, this ...

Vision shapes behavior and, a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds, behavior and internal states shape vision. The new ...