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·November 20, 2018·4 min read

To Predict the Future, the Brain Has Two Clocks

Researchers report there are two distinct ways in which we make temporal predictions, and these rely on different parts of the brain. The findings offer a new perspective on how humans calculate when to make a move.

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·February 8, 2017·4 min read

How Does the Brain Make Perceptual Predictions Over Time?

Researchers propose a new framework to help explain how the brain is able to make predictions.

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·September 18, 2018·4 min read

Our Brain Predicts Words Before They Are Pronounced

Researchers report the brain is not only able to anticipate the conclusion of sentences, it can also anticipate an auditory stimulus and determine the phonemes or specific words a speaker is going to pronounce.

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·November 24, 2020·7 min read

Brain Waves Guide Us in Spotlighting Surprises

A dynamic interplay of different brainwave frequencies, not dedicated networks, governs how the brain acts to a novel surprise and downplays predictable stimuli.

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·March 8, 2021·3 min read

Brain Activity Foreshadows Changes in Stock Prices

Increased activity in the nucleus accumbens forecasted an increase in stock price within the next day, whereas increased activity in the anterior insular was predictive of whether a stock price would flip or change direction.

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·July 24, 2020·5 min read

Humans Are Impatient, Even Down to Seconds

Time feels longer when experiencing it, and the amount of reward is devalued when it is delayed, a new study on impatience in humans reveals.

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·June 5, 2023·4 min read

Mastering Motion: How Our Brains Predict to Perfect the Catch

Researchers shed new light on our brain's ability to predict movement, aiding in seemingly simple tasks like grabbing a moving object. The study found an intricate coordination between vision and motor skills, suggesting that the brain can anticipate movement even with an 80-millisecond delay in response time.