neuroscience
Thought-reading headset lets users speak their mind
Posted in Medicine on 12th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
Combining a wireless connected EEG headset from Emotiv and an assistive communication app, Smartstones is bringing speech to those who have difficulty communicating verbally.
Researchers develop electronic devices that can melt in the brain
Posted in Hardware on 10th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
Bioresorbable devices promise to help eliminate the risks, cost, and discomfort associated with surgical extraction of current devices.
Music improves baby brain responses to music and speech
Posted in Science on 8th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
'This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.'
Bee model could be breakthrough for autonomous drones
Posted in Featured, Software on 6th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
A computer model of how bees use vision to avoid hitting walls could be a breakthrough in the development of autonomous drones.
Bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism, a new study shows
Posted in Science on 6th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new study suggests there may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism.