Cognition

4 articles

Abstract visualization of a brain with interconnected glowing nodes, representing working memory processing multiple thoughts to form consciousness.

Neuroscience & Mind

What Is Working Memory and How It Powers Your Consciousness?

Imagine holding seven distinct thoughts at once.

Juliana Campos·July 20, 2026

Close-up of a glowing human brain with electrical sparks showing neural pathways and brain ripples, symbolizing memory formation and retrieval.

Neuroscience & Mind

How Memory Formation & Retrieval Works in the Brain in 2026

Neuroscientists observed tiny bursts of electrical activity, known as "brain ripples," flowing between neurons in 14 people immediately after exercise, according to the BBC .

Juliana Campos·July 5, 2026

An orangutan with intelligent eyes sits in a sun-dappled jungle, contemplating its surroundings, symbolizing the complex cognitive abilities of great apes.

Neuroscience & Mind

What Is Great Ape Intelligence and Why Does It Matter?

A 2024 experiment, published in the journal Science in February, documented pretend play in a great ape species.

Juliana Campos·June 18, 2026

An artistic representation of the human brain during sleep, illustrating neural pathways and memory consolidation, with the hippocampus glowing.

Neuroscience & Mind

How Does the Human Brain Form and Retrieve Memories?

Every night, as you drift into slow-wave sleep, your hippocampus repeatedly reactivates and replays the day's experiences, effectively rewriting them into your long-term memory.

Juliana Campos·June 5, 2026