FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2016·3 min readHow Animals Find Their Way in the DarkA new study reveals how animals are able to find vital resources in novel environments, even when there are no cues, such as light or sound, to guide them.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 7, 2016·4 min readEye Cells Use Math to Detect MotionA new study reinforces theory about how neurons process information.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 26, 2016·3 min readLink Between ADHD and Vision Impairment in ChildrenA new study reports on a link between an increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in children with vision problems which are not correctable with glasses or contacts.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·February 22, 2016·3 min readAnalyzing the Complexity of Our PerceptionA new study aims to answer questions about how the brain perceives objects.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·February 3, 2016·4 min readA Virtual ‘Guide Dog’ For NavigationResearchers have developed a low power chip for processing 3D camera data that could be used to help visually impaired people to navigate their environment.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 2, 2016·5 min readOut of Sight Not Always Out of Mind, Especially for RavensResearchers report ravens share some human ability to think abstractly about other ravens, and adapt their behavior by attributing their own perceptions to others.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 27, 2016·5 min readCRISPR Used to Repair Genetic Mutation Responsible for Retinitis PigmentosaA team of researchers used CRISPR, a new gene editing technology, to repair a genetic mutation responsible for retinitis pigmentosa.Read More