New research shows that the human brain automatically recognizes what actions an environment affords—like walking, climbing, or swimming—even without conscious thought.

American psychologist Joseph Jastrow made this illusion in 1899 – to make a point about how the brain perceives what is in ...

The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding and hiring freezes at colleges and universities come at a crucial time, ...

For decades, scientists have used near-infrared light to study the brain in a noninvasive way. This optical technique, known ...

The Indiana Pacers pulled out a thrilling 116-107 Game 3 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the 2025 NBA Finals. In their first home game of the series ...

The Grizzlies, Clippers, Lakers, Rockets, Heat, Bucks, Pistons and Magic lost in the first round, and the Nuggets, Warriors, Cavaliers and Celtics made it to the second round before bowing out.

Videos showed the headquarters of the Iranian state broadcaster burning under a thick column of black smoke, on the fourth day of back-and-forth attacks. How Tough Is Iran? A String of Military ...

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