Further, viewing art can enhance critical thinking (Bolwerk et al., 2014). Neuroimaging studies also support this type of cognitive engagement. They reveal increased activity in brain areas ...

"Admiring the beauty of art may be the ideal way to trigger the abstract cognitive processes increasingly lost in a world of screens and smartphones." ...

We spoke about the film with University of Texas cognitive psychologist Art Markman. He's the author of the book “Smart Change” and one of the voices behind the podcast "Two Guys on Your Head ...

Thousands of years ago, an early human ventured deep within a cave, where sound reverberated off the walls. Perhaps by either speaking or walking, they generated the sound reminiscent of a hoof.

In this TEDx Talk, magician Kyle Eschen theatrically explains how he isn't tricking our eyes he's simply manipulating what we pay attention to. Using two classics of magic, Kyle Eschen explores the ...