On a trip to Siberia in 2019, cognitive scientist Pablo Fernandez Velasco attended a raffle drawing with the region’s Evenki reindeer herders. Prizes included a soccer ball, tea, a portable radio, a ...

A new study published in Nature suggests that the neural foundations of spatial navigation—the brain's internal "GPS"—may have emerged far earlier in evolution than previously believed. The research, ...

People at risk of Alzheimer’s disease have impaired spatial navigation prior to problems with other cognitive functions, including memory, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The research, ...

New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar ...

Grid cells are a class of specialized neurons in a brain region called the entorhinal cortex, which is known to support spatial navigation and some memory processes. Past neuroscience studies have ...

Neurons become active when mice exploring a maze correct after making a wrong turn. During routine navigation in daily life, our brains use spatial mapping and memory to guide us from point A to point ...

As we age, it becomes more difficult to remember where things are—whether it’s recalling where we left the keys or where we parked the car. This spatial memory deteriorates further with the onset of ...

People who live in walkable cities are less likely to develop dementia, experts say, as the simple act of crossing a busy road is found to protect against cognitive decline. The study builds on ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed countless industries, from healthcare diagnostics to autonomous vehicles. Yet, one significant dimension remains underexplored: spatial intelligence.