We like to think we are objective observers of reality—that we see things exactly as they are. But the truth is, we mostly see what we expect to see. The brain is not a passive recorder of experience, ...

A theory that links memory encoding to expectations of future relevance may better explain how human memory works, according to psychologists. A theory that links memory encoding to expectations of ...

Gene-editing is in the news again, this time with headlines about a study that reported how scientists can alter viable embryos genes. The gene-editing development is a reminder that we need to have a ...

Communicating complex science in a way that the public can understand is crucial. A new study from the University of Adelaide reveals that in scientific societies, women are shouldering the bulk of ...