A cognitive bias is a mental shortcut or heuristic intended to spare us time, effort, or discomfort—often while reinforcing our self-image or worldview—but at the cost of accuracy and reliability.

As the researchers write, “Moments of unoccupied rest should be recognized as a critical contributor to human waking cognitive functions rather than a waste of time.” It sounds like they were ...

San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has signed defenseman Noah Beck to a one-year, entry-level contract starting in the 2025-26 season.

“The Let Them theory is based on ideas from psychology, like radical acceptance and cognitive behavioral therapy, helping people feel less stressed,” she explains. “It can reduce ...

But certain kinds of brain activities could, potentially, strengthen your cognitive skills as you age. Very little research has been done on whether a specific brain stimulating activity ...

Ten national organizations — including the Association of American Medical Colleges — have teamed up to develop a new funding model for indirect costs related to medical research, which they ...

Leaders are eyeing expansion to other specialties as interest grows. The model means 12 emergency medicine residents will get the chance to rotate through Bemidji per year, a higher number than ...

Quantum entanglement can link two objects even when they are separated by extremely large distances. But a new study has found a limit at which such quantum correlations stop – and surprisingly ...

A warm front will pass through New Brunswick on Monday, turning snow to freezing rain that will sweep the entire province. Most of the province will see between five to 10 millimetres of freezing ...

The fact that the Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling vehicle for two years in a row is no accident. For a while now, it’s offered a nearly unbeatable combination of range, tech ...