When faced with navigating back somewhere we have been before we might either retrace
our steps or seek a shorter path. Both choices have costs. Here, we ask whether it is …

Introduction The hypothalamus plays a pivotal role in supporting motivated behavior,
including aggression. Previous work suggested differential roles of the medial hypothalamus …

Detecting visual features in the environment is crucial for animals' survival. The superior
colliculus (SC) is implicated in motion detection and processing, whereas how the SC …

One of the most important tasks in neuroscience is the search for theoretical foundations for
the development of methods for diagnosing and treating neurological pathology, and for …

A key goal of the behavioral sciences is to understand how agents decide between
rewarding, hazardous, and conflicting options. Foraging theory, which is rooted in ecology …