FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·May 16, 2020New Ways to Nudge the BrainNew neurostimulation technology works safely and non-invasively to modify brain activity. The findings may provide some foundational knowledge for the development of future technologies that could expedite cognitive processes. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 4, 2019Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young childrenStudy reveals lower microstructural integrity in white matter tracts supporting language and emergent literacy skills in prekindergarten aged children exposed to excessive screen time media. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 14, 2019Emotional journey of a digital detox while travelingA new study looks at the effect of digital detox on travelers. Initially, people experience anxiety, frustration, and symptom of withdrawal from technology while traveling. As their trip progresses, people experience more enjoyment and feelings of liberation after spending extended time away from the digital world. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyRobotics·May 19, 2019Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’Children consider technologies that pose an ambiguous threat as 'creepy'. Researchers pinpoint five aspects of technology that contribute to the feeling of ambiguity, examples of which are lack of control, ominous physical appearance and mimicry. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechPsychology·April 9, 2019How technology can help prompt positive memories for people with depressionResearchers propose adapting computer technologies to help those with depression recall positive memories. Most existing technologies focused on supporting memory impairments are geared towards episodic memory recall and cognitive impairments related to neurodegenerative diseases. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 6, 2019Screen time, even before bed, has little impact on teen well-beingContrary to previous findings, a new study reports little evidence for a substantial negative link between screen time use before sleep and adolescent wellbeing. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 3, 2018Broadband Internet May Be to Blame For Sleep DeprivationResearchers report those with DSL internet sleep, on average, 25 minutes less than people without DSL. The study also reports those with broadband are significantly less likely to sleep between 7 to 9 hours per night. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceneurotechOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyRobotics·July 12, 2018Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the BrainResearchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018What Do Animals Want?A new machine learning study reveals behavioral strategies in worms. The study, researchers say, may shed light on how humans make decisions. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 29, 2018Face Recognition Experts Perform Better with AI as PartnersA new study reports facial recognition experts perform better with deep convolutional neural networks assisting them in their jobs rather than other humans. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 15, 2018Why We Need to Figure Out a Theory of ConsciousnessA new article looks at theories of consciousness and novel research aimed at providing a better understanding of the roots of consciousness. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018Ultrasound Helmet Would Make Live Images, Brain Machine Interface PossibleVanderbilt researchers have been awarded a new grant to develop a novel brain machine interface that utilizes both an ultrasound helmet and EEG. Read More
