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conscious mental activities; the activities of thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering
disabilities affecting cognition and judgment
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How to Trick a Bird (Knowable) by Betsy Mason
Stage magic depends on exploiting quirks of human cognition.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Even a walk in the woods—a practice known as shinrin–yoku or forest bathing in Japan—has been proven to lower stress hormones, decrease blood pressure, and improve cognition.
—Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
But yes, that type of cognition uses a particular level of energy, and may only be needed for certain higher-level workloads.
—John Werner, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: Reading not only improves cognition, but also self-esteem and empathy when finding stories both similar and dissimilar to our own, studies show.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
Even a walk in the woods—a practice known as shinrin–yoku or forest bathing in Japan—has been proven to lower stress hormones, decrease blood pressure, and improve cognition.
—Richard E. Cytowic, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
But yes, that type of cognition uses a particular level of energy, and may only be needed for certain higher-level workloads.
—John Werner, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Between the lines: Reading not only improves cognition, but also self-esteem and empathy when finding stories both similar and dissimilar to our own, studies show.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
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The verdict could signal the public’s perception of CNN, which didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, as President Donald Trump comes into office after years of denouncing the network for allegedly biased coverage.Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2025
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Their answers reflected a broader shift in the public perception of Notre Dame, which has been known as one of the most polarizing programs in the sport for much of its history.Austin Meek, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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The desert's arid climate and high altitude ensure clear skies for over 300 nights a year, with minimal light pollution, allowing the best possible conditions for the observation of the cosmos from the ground.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The report includes the observation that civil discourse is critical to colleges and universities.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Tennant always brought his own intellection to Disco’s throbbing hedonism yet was hedonistic nonetheless, perfecting a musical idiom that his forerunner Noel Coward was too early to enjoy.Armond White, National Review, 10 May 2024
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The school board’s legal counsel thought the book could be in conflict with a recent state intellection freedom rule, and recommended it be removed from circulation, according to a spokeswoman.tcrain, al, 26 Jan. 2023
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But last season, Earps conceded 32 times in the WSL — partly a reflection of United’s poor performance rather than her own, though mistakes started to creep into her own game.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect's plan appeared genuine, but the previous proposal by Democratic Mississippi state Representative Steve Holland in 2012 was seen as a reflection of his sense of humor.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The hilltop monument wasn’t anywhere near the destructive blazes that night — the fires were too busy destroying residential communities then — but the thought pulled focus from real relief efforts.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
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Here were the highs and lows of Dallas’ first 41 games, plus some thoughts as the Feb. 6 trade deadline draws closer.Christian Clark, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Robert Eggers is taking the concept of a bloody Valentine quite literally for an upcoming program at New York City’s Film at Lincoln Center.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
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Clients benefit from seamless collaboration, as the firm oversees every aspect of a project, from initial concept to final construction, and even procurement of furnishings and artwork.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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The country offers lower costs and a simplified process for prospective parents, including parental rights from conception, without court proceedings.Lili Rutai, The Dial, 7 Jan. 2025
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Arguably, no other single work of literature has done more to establish our modern conception of Santa Clause.Erik Kain, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Cognition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognition. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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