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Inquiry into the history of science shows an early 'inherence' bias

Early scientific theories—such as those explaining basic phenomena like gravity, burning, and the movement of molecules in water—centered on presumed inherent properties rather than external factors, ... read more

Why Humans Adapt Faster Than AI

Humans rely on abstraction and conceptual frameworks, whereas AI systems apply statistical or rule-based methods, each with limits. Bridging these approaches could pave the way for more flexible, ... read more

Why machines struggle with the unknown: Exploring the gap in human and AI learning

How do humans manage to adapt to completely new situations and why do machines so often struggle with this? This central question is explored by researchers from cognitive science and artificial ... read more

The Power of Cognitive Computing in Artificial Intelligence

Cognitive computing is a key driver in improving artificial intelligence by enabling machines to reason and process high-level information. read more

Humans and machines learn differently

Bielefeld researchers analyze in Nature Machine Intelligence how humans and AI systems learn new things and what this means for the future of Artificial Intelligence. read more

Linguistics and Cognitive Science M.A.

The M.A. in linguistics and cognitive science was established at the University of Delaware in 1994–95. It is a flexible program of study that provides training in both linguistics (applied or ... read more

Six study habits that boost memory, backed by cognitive science

Six habits, supported by research in psychology and neuroscience, enhance memory: forming meaningful connections, spacing study sessions with deliberate effort, reading aloud, engaging multiple senses ... read more

How does AI affect how we learn? A cognitive psychologist explains why you learn when the work is hard

When OpenAI released "study mode" in July 2025, the company touted ChatGPT's educational benefits. "When ChatGPT is prompted to teach or tutor, it can significantly improve academic performance," the ... read more

Is Cognitive Science Really Helping in the Classroom?

Modern classrooms are filled with the language of cognitive science. We talk about student engagement, working memory, attention, mindset, and cognitive load as if we can observe these things directly ... read more

Invisible influence: How cultural cognitive biases influence visuomotor adaptations

The process of improving the synchronization between visual perception and motor skills is called visuomotor learning. It entails adaptation of movements based on visual information. This kind of ... read more

Mind games: Discover the cognitive impact of puzzles

Whether solving a crossword, tackling a Sudoku or completing a jigsaw puzzle, engaging with brain teasers allows many to sharpen their minds by challenging them to think critically, solve problems and ... read more

Linguistics and Cognitive Science

The Ph.D. program in linguistics was established at the University of Delaware in 1985. Its mission is to provide students with the intellectual ability to understand, create, integrate and apply ... read more