Challenging the classic view, two cognitive scientists argue in a new review that categorization is not a late, specialized ...

The human brain is a relentless processor of sensory information, yet only a small fraction of this input reaches the level of conscious awareness. The ...

A new study challenges a decades-old hypothesis on adaptation, a key feature in how sensory cells of the inner ear (hair cells) detect sound. A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz ...

A team of scientists has uncovered a neurological synergy that occurs in visual adaptation, a phenomenon in which perception is altered by prolonged exposure to a stimulus. A team of scientists has ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...