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·October 4, 2017·4 min read

Animals That Play With Objects Learn How To Use Them as Tools

A new study reveals birds can learn how to use objects to solve tasks by first playing with them.

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·November 15, 2016·4 min read

Autism and Human Evolutionary Success

A new study reveals people with autism played an important role in their social groups through human evolution because of their unique skills and talents.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Brain Activity Shows Development of Visual Sensitivity in Autism

Researchers report sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood in those with ASD.

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·June 17, 2019·3 min read

Breakthrough in understanding how human eyes process 3D motion

Two distinct pathways in the visual system allow us to process 3D motion.

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·February 18, 2019·3 min read

Catch Me If You Can: Disguises are Surprisingly Effective

Researchers report small, but deliberate changes in a person's facial appearance are effective in identity deception.

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·March 14, 2018·3 min read

Compassion Helped Neanderthals Survive

Compassion and helping care for their injured may have been key to Neanderthal survival, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Exposure to a Common Visual Illusion May Enhance Your Ability to Read Fine Print

According to University of York researchers, the ability to read fine print may be enhanced following exposure to a common visual illusion. The researchers found visual acuity may be enhanced by the expanding motion aftereffect optical illusion.