Semiotics is the study of nature and the role of signs in the world. It was developed by scholars such as Charles Peirce, Ferdinand de Saussure, and Yuri Lotman. Through these studies, it is ...

Kaizen, Japan’s philosophy of continuous improvement, focuses on steady, daily progress. Learning bit by bit builds mastery ...

There are many changes in our body as we age, and one such change is decreasing cognitive abilities. As we grow older, our ...

This project is not being offered for the current term. Please check back next semester for updates. Two undergraduates will be first learning to work with mice under the supervision of a postdoc in ...

DURHAM, N.C. – A simple shift from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory. New research from Duke found that people who imagined being a thief scouting a virtual art museum ...

One of the most actively debated questions about human and non-human culture is this: under what circumstances might we expect culture, in particular the ability to learn from one another, to be ...

Scientists now know that while we snooze, our brains help solidify the memories we made during the day. In this Special Feature, we investigate whether simple techniques might help improve memory ...

Every parent wants their child to do well in class, memorize things quickly, and be confident during exams. But sometimes, no ...

Here are seven timeless Chinese techniques rooted in Taoist and Confucian wisdom that can sharpen your memory, boost focus, ...