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Scientists recording 90,000 neurons simultaneously discover that minds wandering aimlessly through environments create internal maps that accelerate future learning when tasks arise.
Jun 25, 2025
Animals Use "Good Enough" Strategies to Solve Problems Efficiently Neuroscientists often propose a single, optimal model for how an animal might carry out a task, such as finding food or navigating a maze.
Jun 25, 2024
Scientists at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing that animals, like humans, possess the ability to imagine.
Nov 3, 2023
How useful a memory is for future situations determines where it resides in the brain, according to a new theory proposed by researchers at HHMI"s Janelia Research Campus and collaborators at UCL.
Jul 20, 2023
One recipe for longevity is simple, if not easy to follow: eat less. Studies in a variety of animals have shown that restricting calories can lead to a longer, healthier life.
May 5, 2022
