Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the speech perception process is typically dominated by the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Effective communication is the cornerstone for success in the dynamic landscape of leadership. However ...

“When left-brain thinkers dominate, media products face a value proposition crisis — funnels and operations are optimized, but creativity is stifled.” The real divide in newsrooms isn’t between editorial and advertising — it’s between left ...

In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding left-handedness were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Have you ever been in a situation where you think you are clearly communicating a message, only to have the other ...

According to the right-brain vs. left-brain theory developed by Roger Sperry in 1981, people are naturally inclined to use one side of their brain more than the other. Sperry theorized that people who predominantly use the left side of their brain are ...

A 24-year-old man who died over Christmas due to dementia has left his brain to researchers. Andre Yarham, who lived in Dereham, Norfolk, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia due to a protein mutation a month before his 23rd birthday.

Thorough market research and data-backed proposals are essential for attracting venture capital investors. A persuasive and memorable story that weaves the startup’s vision can strongly influence investor decisions. Fostering relationships and honing ...

What does it mean to be left-handed? Well, first and foremost, it is a behavioral preference. Left-handers have the subjective feeling that they prefer to write or perform other complex fine motor tasks with their left hand, rather than their right.

Brain scans can teach us a lot. For example, some believe that certain markers in brain scans can determine if someone is a psychopath. Others use brain scans to detect disease. This latest research uses brain scans to try to determine why some people are ...