FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2013·5 min readTraumatic Brain Injury Research Advances with $18.8M NIH AwardThe NIH is awarding researchers $18.8 million to help support global research into concussions and TBI.Read More
Featured·October 18, 2013·2 min readTwo-Legged Robots Learn to Walk Like a HumanResearchers are attempting to teach two-legged robots a stable, and robust human way of walking.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 16, 2013·1 min readSmart Glasses Can Improve Gait of Parkinson’s PatientsResearchers are exploring the possible clinical potential of using smart glasses, such as Google Glass, to help improve the gait of patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2013·2 min readFacial Recognition is More Accurate in Photos Showing Whole PersonPeople use body cues to recognize people, even when the face is obscured, a new study shows.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·October 2, 2013·2 min readScientists Develop New Process to Create Artificial Cell MembranesResearchers have developed a new process to create synthetic cell membranes.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 27, 2013·2 min readBrain Processes ‘Big’ Words Faster Than ‘Small’ WordsWords which refer to 'big', abstract things are processed more quickly by the brain than 'smaller' words, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 23, 2013·3 min readBrain May Rely on Computer Like Mechanism to Make Sense of Novel SituationsOur brains could process new situations by relying on a method similar to a "pointer" system used by computers, new research suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2013·4 min readCovert Operations: Your Brain Digitally Remastered for Clarity of ThoughtNeurofeedback which enhances the signal-to-noise ratio of brain activity, could have positive implication for rehabilitation following brain injury.Read More
Featured·September 17, 2013·4 min readEmotional Attachment to Robots Could Affect Outcome on BattlefieldWhen an explosive ordnance robot is destroyed, soldiers feel loss, sadness and anger, a researcher discovers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 9, 2013·3 min readCapturing Brain Activity with Sculpted Light Researchers develop a new imaging technique which allows them to study the function of the entire nervous system.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 19, 2013·2 min readBuilding Better Brain Implants: The Challenge of LongevityNew brain implant technologies could help bioengineers create a device which can withstand the physiological conditions in the brain on a long-term basis.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 31, 2013·3 min readRobots Strike Fear in the Hearts of FishResearchers use bio-inspired robots to elicit fear response in zebrafish. They also discover the reaction can be modulated by alcohol.Read More