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·June 5, 2021·4 min read

Is It Time to Give Up on Consciousness as ‘the Ghost in the Machine’?

Giving up the theory that consciousness is like a "ghost in the machine" to focus on the neurobiology of brain mechanisms behind conscious awareness is an essential step to better understand the human mind, researchers argue.

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·May 28, 2021·5 min read

The Robot Smiled Back

Applying AI technology, researchers teach a robot to make appropriate reactive human facial expressions. Scientists say this could help build trust between humans and the humanoid robots they interact with.

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·May 13, 2021·4 min read

Virginia Tech Launches ‘Next Generation’ Human Brain Imaging Lab

Virginia Tech researchers have received a grant to deploy a new brain imaging technology called optically pumped magnetometry which can assist with studying the nuances of social interactions.

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·May 3, 2021·3 min read

Help May Be at Hand for Hair-Pulling

Help may be at hand to assist those with trichotillomania from pulling their hair. A new glove sensor has been developed by students that tracks hand motion and flexing, relaying the information to a smartphone app. The glove is able to sense when a hair has been pulled.

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·April 24, 2021·9 min read

Talking Dogs, Really?

Over the years, many people have reported their pets can communicate with them. There are numerous videos online "demonstrating" animal communication. Researchers investigate whether our pets really can understand what we are saying and communicate back with us.

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·April 17, 2021·5 min read

Female Robots Are Seen as Being the Most Human. Why?

Researchers investigate why feminine robots and AI systems, such as Siri and Alexa, are considered to be more humanistic than their male counterparts.

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·April 13, 2021·6 min read

At What Age Are People Usually Happiest? New Research Offers Surprising Clues

Study reveals those in the throws of "established adulthood", that is to say, those between the ages of 30 - 45, report better life satisfaction.

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·April 7, 2021·3 min read

Brain Regions Respond to Familiar and Unfamiliar Music, Even Without Musical Training

Passive exposure to music is enough to drive the development of music selectivity.

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·March 29, 2021·5 min read

Depression Message on YouTube Videos Are Dangerous and Include Stigmatizing Stereotypes

Studying 327 YouTube videos related to depression, researchers found content providers unknowingly perpetuate stigmas and misconceptions about mental health.

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·March 29, 2021·4 min read

Machine Learning Helps Spot Gait Problems in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Combing gait data from multiple sclerosis patients with machine learning, researchers have developed a new tool to monitor and predict disease progression.

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·March 27, 2021·4 min read

Algorithm Designs Soft Robots That Sense

A new algorithm is allowing researchers to develop soft robots that are better able to collect useful information about their surroundings.

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·March 19, 2021·5 min read

Difficulty Learning Nonsense Words May Indicate a Child’s High Risk of Dyslexia

Children at high risk for dyslexia have trouble learning new words after hearing them, a new study reports. Results show those at risk of dyslexia have border difficulties in processing language in the brain, which may account for why reading difficulties occur.