In higher education classrooms, instructors constantly strive to understand what motivates and shapes student behavior. Yet, many educators remain reluctant to acknowledge one fundamental truth: All ...

The cerebral cortex is the largest part of a mammal's brain, and by some measures, the most important. In humans in ...

A study has uncovered new insights into how the brain processes and integrates pain information. The research goes beyond identifying brain areas that respond to pain, revealing the mechanisms behind ...

Given the rapid pace of technology, one has to wonder whether our brains (and bodies) have been able to keep up with all the new stimulation that is available. What happens when sources of "super" ...

We can pick out a conversation in a loud room, amid the rise and fall of other voices or the hum of an air conditioner. We can spot a set of keys in a sea of clutter, or register a raccoon darting ...

Plants adapt their water consumption to environmental conditions by counting and calculating environmental stimuli with their guard cells. Plants control their water consumption via adjustable pores ...

Researchers analysed mice's D1 and D2 neurons to understand how they code and respond to appetitive and aversive stimuli. The study revealed that, contrary to what was initially thought, these neurons ...

Sensory overload is the overstimulation of one or more of the body’s five senses. People will respond differently to feeling overstimulated, but symptoms often include anxiety, discomfort, and fear.