A sweeping study shows that "brain training" games are not effective
These games are popular and fun, but there is no evidence that they improve cognitive function
A human-elephant conflict video game may bolster conservation efforts
The multiplayer game tests conservation strategies for farmers interacting with elephants in Gabon, but its lessons reveal a need for human equity
An artificial intelligence algorithm designed to beat a video game takes on ecology and evolution
The algorithm Alphastar was originally developed to play Starcraft II
How do predators learn to avoid the colors and patterns of poisonous prey?
Using video games, scientists show it has to do with the environment and network of prey available
Being a Pokémon Master in childhood permanently alters your brain
Hours spent catching 'em all primes the brain to recognize familiar, pixelated Pikachus
Scientists sent thoughts from brain to brain with nothing in between
It's not sci-fi, it's not mind control, but a real world attempt at telepathy
That bossy GPS voice isn't actually necessary for navigating
New research suggests our brains update an internal 'cognitive map' when the environment changes