Humans have a good memory, but it doesn't compare to some of our animal counterparts. Indeed, birds are able to follow the same migration routes, elephants retain watering holes, and dogs retain ...

Analogical reasoning, the process of identifying correspondences between seemingly disparate domains, is fundamental to human cognition. It facilitates problem solving and learning by allowing ...

Northwestern Engineering’s Ken Forbus is closing the gap between humans and machines. Using cognitive science theories, Forbus and his collaborators have developed a model that could give computers ...

This investigation examined the effects of training on four-year-olds' ability to solve geometric analogy problems. Twenty children participated in three consecutive training sessions that were based ...

Scientists have developed a structure-mapping engine (SME) model that could give computers the ability to reason more like humans and even make moral decisions. The SME is capable of analogical ...

The use of visual displays is seen as a supportive tool for solving design problems. Throughout the design process, and particularly in the early stages of the process, designers are exposed to vast ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research provides evidence that sleep, particularly rapid eye movement (REM) ...

A new study suggests afternoon naps boost the brain's problem-solving skills, with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – the ...

Using the power of analogy, a new structure-mapping engine gives computers the ability to reason like humans and even solve moral dilemmas. Northwestern University's Ken Forbus is closing the gap ...

Northwestern University's Ken Forbus is closing the gap between humans and machines. Using cognitive science theories, Forbus and his collaborators have developed a model that could give computers the ...