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Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2019

Domestication transformed the facial muscle anatomy of dogs specifically for facial communication with humans. The muscular movement around the eyebrows resembles expressions humans produce when upset, triggering a nurturing response from the dog's owners. ... Read More...

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Fussy, hungry, or even in pain? Scientists create an AI tool to tell babies’ cries apart

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2019

A new deep learning algorithm, based on automatic speech recognition, is able to accurately identify features in an infant's cry and differentiate between normal versus abnormal cry signals. ... Read More...

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Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2019

Being extroverted may be a clear advantage in the workplace. A new study reveals extroverts tend to be more motivated, conscientious, emotionally positive and better communicators than their more introverted peers.... Read More...

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Research rules out mental flexibility, attention as advantages for some bilingual children

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2019

While learning a second language has positive benefits for children, there is little evidence that bilingual children have more advanced executive function or improved attention over those who are monolingual.... Read More...

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‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2019

Eye tracking and EEG may help to assess vocabulary knowledge in those on the autism spectrum. ... Read More...

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Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

The common myth that Anne Boleyn tried to speak after her untimely demise at the hands of her executioner may have scientific evidence behind it. Researchers explore how consciousness may remain intact for a period of time after death, and what that may mean for medical sciences.... Read More...

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Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

A neural decoder is able to use sound representations encoded in human cortical activity to synthesize audible speech. The technology could be used to help those with difficulties speaking to communicate freely.... Read More...

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Brain Response to Mom’s Voice Differs in Kids with Autism

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 26, 2019

In children with autism, the sound of their mom's voice creates a weaker brain response than in their peers not on the autism spectrum, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2019

Fitting musicians with motion capture sensors and applying mathematical techniques, researchers discover how musicians communicate non-verbally while performing different pieces of music.... Read More...

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‘Deep Squeak’ Helps Researchers Decode Rodent Chatter

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Using a deep learning algorithm dubbed 'DeepSqueak', researchers have been able to pick up and decode rodent vocalizations.... Read More...

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Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2018

Researchers identify the top ten funniest words in the English language and determine there are two main kinds of predictors for the funniness of the words; those related to the form and those related to the word's meaning.... Read More...

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Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2018

A new deep learning algorithm may help children affected by abuse to disclose information about their experiences.... Read More...

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News

Dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies activate to generate new brain cells

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspective

Neuroscience

Dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies activate to generate new brain cells

Afraid of food? The answer may be in the basal forebrain

The fractal brain, from a single neuron’s perspective

Neurology

Stem cells reprogrammed into neurons could reveal drugs harmful to pregnancy

Immune system can slow degenerative eye disease: Mouse study

Sleep history predicts late-life Alzheimer’s pathology

AI

3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Researchers link gene to cannabis abuse

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

communication

Puppy love: Why puppy dog eyes evolved to benefit communication with humans

Fussy, hungry, or even in pain? Scientists create an AI tool to tell babies’ cries apart

Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they are

Research rules out mental flexibility, attention as advantages for some bilingual children

‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests

Off with her head! Did Anne Boleyn really try to speak after being beheaded?

Scientists translate brain signals into speech sounds

How Musicians Communicate Non-Verbally During Performance

‘Deep Squeak’ Helps Researchers Decode Rodent Chatter

Wriggly, Giggle, Puffball: What Makes Some Words Funny?

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Abuse Victims Disclose Traumatic Testimony?