We tend to think of memory as exclusively the brain’s domain, but new research suggests that this view may be far too narrow.

Two brain regions, M2 and OFC, work together to balance steady habits with flexible learning when choices become uncertain.

For the first time, scientists can freeze-frame the exact moment an animal makes up their mind and commits to a choice—simply ...

"I have been wondering if it would have been more likely to be struck by lightning," said the biologist who spotted the rare ...

The “Amish Experience Theater” presents “Jacob’s Choice,” a multimedia presentation that helps visitors understand the decisions facing Amish youth during Rumspringa, the period when teenagers ...

A new study reveals guppies are easily tricked by optical illusions, while ring doves see clearly, highlighting differences ...

Have you ever looked at two circles of exactly the same size and sworn one was larger? If so, your eyes have been tricked by ...

Lemurs first arrived on the island of Madagascar 53.2 million years ago, probably hitching a ride on a vegetation raft from ...

Brains guide group movement by sharing world-centered direction cues, explaining how animals align without strict rules.

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Joshua Plotnik: For about 20 years, I have been studying Asian elephant cognition. The biggest issue for the conservation of ...