As you read this sentence, think about where your eyes fall on each word. The optimal placement, according to Assistant Professor Andriana Christofalos, is just left of center.

Is birdwatching a magic anti-aging pill? No, but neuroscience shows that it reinforces sustained, effortful learning changes the adult brain.

It’s quite the understatement to say that at this point in time we don’t quite understand how even the tiniest brain works exactly. Much of this is due to the sheer complexity and ...