Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage
Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, is making its next big move. The company behind…
Record-Breaking Heat’s Hidden Costs—6 Habits Worsening Mental Health
Woman cooling her sweaty neck with an ice cube during hot summer weather getty Summer is supposed to…
Research reveals live music brings peace to dementia patients | Health
The Apasionado Duo performs at the Musical Museum July 7, 2026, on the Northwestern University campus in Chicago.…
Fish Oil Pills May Not Boost Brain Health After All
Popping a daily fish-oil capsule may feel like a smart brain move, but the science keeps refusing…
How the Brain Looks When You Exercise vs. When You Don’t
2 min read SCIENTISTS HAVE JUST given you one more reason not to skip your workout. Regular exercise…
Cognition’s Scott Wu says AI coding agents shouldn’t replace humans
Cognition CEO Scott Wu made headlines again this week when his two-year-old AI coding agent startup raised $1…
Sugary Diets May Cause Long-Term Memory Problems Even after Eating Improves
An analysis of 27 animal studies found that switching to a healthier diet improved memory performance, though the…
Childhood Adversity Blunts the Social Benefits of Intelligence
Summary: A large-scale analysis of over 24,000 people in the UK reveals that childhood disadvantage has a lasting…
Do Parrots Really Use Names? Scientists Say the Answer May Surprise You
Researchers studying nearly 900 parrots found evidence that some birds may use names to refer to specific people…
Discovery Redefines the Architecture of Thought
Summary: The assumption that the brain processes information like a one-way conveyor belt, moving from sensory input at…
Early Imaginative Play Predicts Better Mental Health
Summary: Toddlers who excel at pretend play are significantly less likely to experience emotional and behavioral difficulties by…
Secrets of Human Intelligence Unlocked
Summary: In a massive collaborative effort, researchers have released EVApeCognition, the largest and most comprehensive open-access dataset of…