For decades, neuroscientists have known that specific regions in the brain’s left hemisphere are responsible for processing language. However, a new study from MIT shows that language processing also occurs in many other parts of the brain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data from more than 700 people, the researchers identified 17 additional regions […]
MIT has appointed McGovern faculty members Sven Dorkenwald and Josh McDermott to named professorships that will provide additional support for their “outstanding research and educational careers.” Named professorships at MIT are prestigious endowed faculty chairs that provide crucial financial support for both junior faculty and senior scholars, enabling them to pursue bold research and global […]
If you are crossing an unfamiliar room in the dark, you may grope around a bit to get a sense of your space. But for many animals, feeling out a space comes more naturally. A mouse, for instance, can efficiently navigate in the dark just by grazing its whiskers against walls and other obstacles. Fan […]
When a friend buys you a cup of coffee, it’s likely that next time, you’ll return the gesture. This type of reciprocal generosity has been well-documented in behavioral economic studies. However, anthropologists and other social scientists have known for decades that in the context of relationships where one person has more power, status, or influence, […]
