Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used to promote altruistic behavior, yet its mechanisms for enhancing altruistic behavior remain underexplored. This study investigates how cognitive ...

Randy Pugh, Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force subject matter expert, speaks to leaders assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) HQ, NAVSUP Weapon Systems ...

If we want to understand the human mind in its entirety, we must move from domain-specific theories to an integrated one. The importance of such a unified approach has already been recognized by the ...

Specific cognitive skills like reading, math, and processing speed are strongly influenced by genetics, even when separated ...

Multimodal models and world models are emerging as promising frameworks for extending language-based AI beyond text, towards ...

This is Part 2 of a five-part blog series exploring the nature of cognition and its relationship with consciousness. In Part 1, we considered the surprisingly elusive definition of cognition as well ...

A new study introduces choice engineering—a powerful new way to guide decisions using math instead of guesswork. By applying carefully designed mathematical models, researchers found they could ...

At its core, public health communication is about connecting with people—not just delivering facts, but designing messages that reflect what people need, fear and value. What’s often overlooked is ...