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On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

Around the world, many teachers still believe longstanding—but long-debunked—myths about learning and cognition. A study published this month in the journal Trends in Neuroscience and Education finds ...

The way pigeons problem solve is very similar to AI, researchers say. Pigeons use the same "brute force" method often seen in artificial intelligence. Researchers found that this method helps pigeons ...

There's a line of thought that equates intelligence with “pattern recognition.” How do you stack up on this unique cognitive ...

Hands of a child learning about patterns of size and color with colorful wooden blocks. Source: myboys/Shutterstock Part of what makes us human is the need for our brains to search for meaning. Good ...

Nature follows mathematical rules and creates repeating patterns across completely different organisms and environments.