FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 19, 2026·7 min readDopamine GPS: Visual Guidance Beyond RewardMore than just a reward. New research reveals that dopamine acts as a biological GPS, sending real-time "guidance signals" to the brain to ensure you stay on the right path.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 10, 2026·8 min readAI Models Predict New Vision Mechanisms in Real BrainsScientists discover a new type of brain cell that uses "dual-frequency" processing to separate objects from their backgrounds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 10, 2026·8 min readMind’s Eye Cinema: Reconstructing “Movies” Directly the BrainScientists develop a "brain-to-video" algorithm that reconstructs exactly what a mouse is seeing in high-quality 10-second clips.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 8, 2026·10 min readHow Invasive Moths Use Magnetic and Visual Cues to MigrateScientists discover that fall armyworms use a sophisticated internal compass to integrate magnetic fields and visual landmarks for long-distance travel.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 4, 2026·12 min readTacit Knowledge: Your Eyes Reveal the Secrets of Your ExpertiseResearchers have found a way to track the "unspoken" secrets of expertise, allowing novices to master complex tasks faster than ever before.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 3, 2026·9 min readBrain’s “On-Switch” for Imagination FoundImagination's "Off" switch. Scientists identify a specific brain node that, when damaged or disconnected, causes the "mind's eye" to go dark.Read More
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