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cognitive

[kog-ni-tiv] / ˈkɒg nɪ tɪv /






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The findings suggest that important cognitive abilities, including language comprehension and prediction, may not depend on conscious awareness.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

But if we have systems that can perform both cognitive and physical functions at humanlike levels, then we are suddenly no longer scarce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Judd said: "Research shows that if they're really hot, cognitive learning goes down."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The paper reviews research linking regular exercise to a wide range of health benefits, including a lower risk of death, better mental health, stronger cognitive function, and greater resistance to age-related decline.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

My big sister, whom I’ve spent the past fifteen days constantly shoving out of my consciousness like a game of cognitive Whack-A-Mole.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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