FeaturedNeuroscience·April 14, 2020Advanced, high-res MRI scans reveal link between cognitive abilities and ‘tree ring’ layers in the brainObject and facial recognition abilities are associated with the same brain area but are characterized by different depths of cortical layers, which form at the age each ability was acquired. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceRoboticsvisual neuroscience·June 21, 2019Spotting objects amid clutterResearchers have developed a new algorithm that enables robots to identify objects hidden in 3D data. The new system may help with improving robotic vehicles and autonomous robots. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articlesvisual neuroscience·May 29, 2019Hands that see, eyes that feel? Brain study reveals the mathematics of identifying objectsOur brains need only perform a few fast statistical calculations to detect the key properties of an unknown object. Findings challenge existing views of how our brains extract and learn about our environment. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articlesvisual neuroscience·May 9, 2019“Number sense” arises from the recognition of visible objectsResults from a new artificial intelligence study indicate number sense is spontaneously created by the visual system, without prior experience of counting. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 8, 2019Histamines Can Boost Long Term Memory of ObjectsResearchers report histamines can help improve memory of objects up-to 25 days longer than normal in mice, as well as improving people's long term memory test scores. The study suggests taking histamines may help alleviate symptoms of memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and other dementias. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience Articlesvisual neuroscience·January 7, 2019Can AI Tell a Polar Bear From a Can Opener?A new study from UCLA researchers demonstrates the limitations of some current deep learning algorithms. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechvisual neuroscience·September 21, 2018Teaching Computers to See Optical IllusionsResearchers have created a deep learning algorithm that can be tricked by optical illusions, just like humans. The findings shed new light on the human visual system and may help improve artificial vision. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyvisual neuroscience·November 8, 2017Visual Intelligence Not the Same as IQA new study reveals differences in a person's visual ability to recognize objects is not associated with their general intelligence. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencevisual neuroscience·November 1, 2017Babies Can Use Context to Look For ThingsAt 6 months of age, babies are capable of memory guided attention, a new study reveals. Young infants are able to learn and remember contextual visual cues to find objects of interest, researchers report. The findings shed new light on both typical and atypical brain development. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articlesvisual neuroscience·September 19, 2017The Brain at Work: Spotting Half Hidden ObjectsResearchers have identified how signals from the visual and prefrontal cortices may interact to help us recognize shapes that are not entirely visible. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articlesvisual neuroscience·June 8, 2017How the Brain Recognizes What the Eyes SeeResearchers analyze V2 neurons to provide a better understanding pf how the brain processes what we see. Read More
artificial intelligenceFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 1, 2017Take A Look and You’ll See Into Your ImaginationResearchers have developed a neural network based AI system that can decode and predict what a person is seeing or imagining. Read More
