How the Brain Decides What to Remember
Electric ripples in the resting brain tag memories for storage and add credence to advice about the importance of rest......»»
Study shows maternal microbiota can affect fetal development
In a Finnish study, significant differences in the gene activity of the fetal intestine, brain and placenta were identified, depending on the microbes in the mother's body and the compounds produced by them. The findings indicate that maternal microb.....»»
Apollo for Reddit developer launches iOS widget to help users learn a new language
You may remember Apollo for Reddit, one of the most popular third-party clients for Reddit that was shut down after Reddit changed its business model regarding offering access to its API. Christian Selig, the developer behind Apollo, is now launching.....»»
Scientist, after decades of study, concludes: We don"t have free will
Before epilepsy was understood to be a neurological condition, people believed it was caused by the moon, or by phlegm in the brain. They condemned seizures as evidence of witchcraft or demonic possession, and killed or castrated sufferers to prevent.....»»
Results are in for novel rhythm program giving preschoolers a "brain boost"
Preschool-aged children gain a "musician's advantage" by participating in a specialized rhythm program, investigations by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) researchers have found......»»
Scientists combine evolution, physics, and robotics to decode insect flight
Some insects' wings flap without brain input. Robots help us understand how. Enlarge / A hawk moth in flight. (credit: Gregory Dubus) Different insects flap their wings in different manners. Understanding the variations.....»»
Thousands of programmable DNA-cutters found in algae, snails, and other organisms
A diverse set of species, from snails to algae to amoebas, make programmable DNA-cutting enzymes called Fanzors—and a new study from scientists at MIT's McGovern Institute for Brain Research has identified thousands of them. Fanzors are RNA-guided.....»»
Even with no brains, jellyfish can learn from their mistakes
In a changed environment, jellyfish change their response to potential collisions. Enlarge / No brain, but still some smarts. (credit: Bielecki, et. al.) They don't have a brain or spinal cord. They float around in a way.....»»
A Groundbreaking Human Brain Cell Atlas Just Dropped
The comprehensive collection of 21 studies attempts to map all the brain’s cell types and offers hope of one day being able to trace brain diseases to their genetic roots......»»
How UX designers can use brain science to influence user experience
Understanding the science behind the fine art of balancing users’ attention and intention. As a UX designer deeply invested in the world of apps and user experience, there’s a subject that has been occupying my mind lately—the f.....»»
Your Brain Finds It Easy to Size Up Four Objects But Not Five--Here"s Why
Neuron activity shows that the brain uses different systems for counting up to four, and for five or more.....»»
People Who Speak Backward Reveal the Brain"s Endless Ability to Play with Language
Argentine researchers studied a regional slang that reverses the order of word syllables or letters. Their findings give insight into our natural ability to engage in wordplay.....»»
Apple explains why iPhone 12 was always safe to use in France, iOS 17.1 to address non-standard test that triggered non-issue
Remember the iPhone 12 radiation limit story out of France? We thought it was concluded, but Apple just dropped a bit of knowledge about exactly how it satisfied regulators in the country. more….....»»
Unifying matter, energy and consciousness: Applying physics to a thorny topic
With the rise of brain-interface technology and artificial intelligence that can imitate brain functions, understanding the nature of consciousness and how it interacts with reality is not just an age-old philosophical question but also a salient cha.....»»
What You Need To Know After Suffering From A TBI In Las Vegas
Did someone else’s carelessness cause your traumatic brain injury (TBI)? You can not afford to ignore the problem while the expenses pile up, the agony persists, and your income is cut. Contact a brain injury attorney in Las Vegas if you.....»»
Extracellular vesicles study outlines new strategies to combat neurodegenerative diseases
A new study by the University of Barcelona could drive the design of future strategies to regenerate damaged brain areas in neurodegenerative diseases. The study emphasizes the role of neuron-derived extracellular vesicles in the processes that modul.....»»
How Neuralink Keeps Dead Monkey Photos Secret
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup conducted years of tests at UC Davis, a public university. A WIRED investigation reveals how Neuralink and the university keep the grisly images of test subjects hidden......»»
A Lab Just 3D-Printed a Neural Network of Living Brain Cells
Mini-brains that work and grow like their full-sized counterparts could offer an alternative to animal testing, and advance the quest for personalized medicine......»»
Psychedelics plus psychotherapy can trigger rapid changes in the brain
Research delves into how the brain facilitates accelerated change. Enlarge / New research hints at how psychedelics can trigger rapid, lasting change. (credit: wildpixel/Getty Images) The human brain can change—but usu.....»»
How Insect Brains Melt and Rewire During Metamorphosis
Do fruit flies remember their larval lives? To find out, scientists made the neurons inside larvae glow, then tracked how they reshuffled as they formed adult brains......»»
Apple’s iPhone 15 is having a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 moment
A photo on X has revealed an iPhone 15 with a bulging battery. Is Apple about to experience what Samsung did all those years ago? The post Apple’s iPhone 15 is having a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 moment appeared first on Phandroid. Remember a.....»»