When we watch someone move, get injured, or express emotion, our brain doesn’t just see it—it partially feels it. Researchers ...
New research reveals that numbers in our visual field can subtly distort how we judge spatial positions, showing that perception is shaped by both numerical magnitude and object-based processing.
When we are awake, we seem to experience a continuous stream of sensations, reflections, memories, and impressions that make ...
Researchers at Neuro-Electronics Research Flanders (NERF), led by Prof. Vincent Bonin, have published two new studies uncovering how visual information is processed and distributed in the brain. The ...
The 1950s were a relatively rudimentary era for experimental neurophysiology. Recording the electrical activity of neurons wasn’t uncommon, but the methods often demanded considerable patience and ...
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When the mind goes blank — what happens when your brain briefly goes offline
Learn how brain recordings reveal a distinct state in which conscious awareness briefly drops out — even while people remain awake.
Talking while driving slows eye movement and visual focus. New research shows even simple conversation can delay noticing danger on the road.
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