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Posted by mike6709, at 12:44AM 10/09/08 and by 1 others:
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Gains FDA Approval
Note: Brain stimulation method using electromagnetism gains FDA approval for major depression.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:22PM 10/08/08 and by 1 others:
NeuroSky Unveils Brainwave-Controlled Game
Note: NeuroSky, which develops wearable bio-sensors, is showing off a brainwave-controlled video game as a concept at this week’s Tokyo Game Show 2008. The game, developed in conjunction with Square Enix, involves NeuroSky’s commercial headset, which reportedly looks like regular headphones and is capable of working with several different gaming platforms.
Posted by mike6709, at 11:53PM 09/28/08 :
Can MRI scanner be a lie-detector? Experts debate technology
Note: Discussion on whether brain scans can be used for lie detection.
Posted by mike6709, at 11:51PM 09/28/08 :
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Note: Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is a way of non-invasively electrically stimulating inner brain regions without the need for brain surgery. It can target the reward related regions of the brain.
Posted by mike6709, at 09:13PM 09/28/08 :
Nanomachine to stimulate neurons
Note: Researchers are planning to develop a nanomachine that may be used to stimulate individual neurons.
Posted by diane_court, at 09:50AM 09/26/08 :
Metaphors of the Mind: Why Loneliness Feels Cold and Sins Feel Dirty
Note: A social psychologist explains how abstract concepts can create physical feelings.
Posted by diane_court, at 10:23AM 09/22/08 :
Damn Interesting » Doctor Watson's Phobia Factory
Note: Psychologist John B. Watson had a theory that humans are not afraid of anything until something causes us to fear. To test that theory, in1920 he went through the process of teaching an infant (known as “Little Albert”) to be afraid.
Posted by veltrey, at 06:04PM 09/20/08 :
Traveling the World to Reach a New State of Mind
Note: Seems to make sense.
Posted by g8rrrry, at 10:26AM 09/10/08 and by 1 others:
Humans Have Astonishing Memories, Study Finds
Note: If human memory were truly digital, it would have just received an upgrade from something like the capacity of a floppy disk to that of a flash drive. A new study found the brain can remember a lot more than previously believed.
Posted by thompsn80, at 02:42PM 09/02/08 and by 1 others:
Video game addiction a mental disorder? - GameSpot News Blog ...
Note: video game," the most common to exhibit signs of addiction were players of massively multiplayer online role-playing games, such as World of Warcraft,
Posted by paul1e999, at 02:14PM 09/02/08 and by 1 others:
Is Sex Addiction Real?
Note: Despite Doubters, Psychologist Says Obsession About Sex Is A Very Real And Self-Destructive Disorder. With a sexual addiction, you become so preoccupied that everything else in your life is put on the backburner, including relationships, family, jobs, and even your health...the need to increase the activity...like an alcoholic
Posted by MK, at 06:12AM 08/19/08 :
German report proposes policy options for converging technologies including nanotechnology
Posted by raana41, at 04:59PM 07/01/08 :
Searchles | Show 'Lorenzo, the Flying French Horseman'
Note: 27 year old Lorenzo jumps incredible obstacles at a galop while standing on his 8 grey Lusitano horses. Called "The Flying Frenchman," Lorenzo perfects his routines on the beach near his home town of Saintes Maries de la Mer in southern France. His popularity has led this equestrian prodigy to perform at many prestigious venues, including the World Jumping Championships in Calgary.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 11:45AM 06/20/08 :
Bad guys really do get the most girls
Note: NICE guys knew it, now two studies have confirmed it: bad boys get the most girls. The finding may help explain why a nasty suite of antisocial personality traits known as the "dark triad" persists in the human population, despite their potentially grave cultural costs.
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Posted by mike6709, at 12:44AM 10/09/08 and by 1 others:Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Gains FDA Approval
Note: Brain stimulation method using electromagnetism gains FDA approval for major depression.
Posted by walkertr, at 02:22PM 10/08/08 and by 1 others:NeuroSky Unveils Brainwave-Controlled Game
Note: NeuroSky, which develops wearable bio-sensors, is showing off a brainwave-controlled video game as a concept at this week’s Tokyo Game Show 2008. The game, developed in conjunction with Square Enix, involves NeuroSky’s commercial headset, which reportedly looks like regular headphones and is capable of working with several different gaming platforms.
Posted by mike6709, at 11:53PM 09/28/08 :Can MRI scanner be a lie-detector? Experts debate technology
Note: Discussion on whether brain scans can be used for lie detection.
Posted by mike6709, at 11:51PM 09/28/08 :Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Note: Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is a way of non-invasively electrically stimulating inner brain regions without the need for brain surgery. It can target the reward related regions of the brain.
Posted by mike6709, at 09:13PM 09/28/08 :Nanomachine to stimulate neurons
Note: Researchers are planning to develop a nanomachine that may be used to stimulate individual neurons.
Posted by diane_court, at 09:50AM 09/26/08 :Metaphors of the Mind: Why Loneliness Feels Cold and Sins Feel Dirty
Note: A social psychologist explains how abstract concepts can create physical feelings.
Posted by diane_court, at 10:23AM 09/22/08 :Damn Interesting » Doctor Watson's Phobia Factory
Note: Psychologist John B. Watson had a theory that humans are not afraid of anything until something causes us to fear. To test that theory, in1920 he went through the process of teaching an infant (known as “Little Albert”) to be afraid.
Posted by veltrey, at 06:04PM 09/20/08 :Traveling the World to Reach a New State of Mind
Note: Seems to make sense.
Posted by g8rrrry, at 10:26AM 09/10/08 and by 1 others:Humans Have Astonishing Memories, Study Finds
Note: If human memory were truly digital, it would have just received an upgrade from something like the capacity of a floppy disk to that of a flash drive. A new study found the brain can remember a lot more than previously believed.
Posted by thompsn80, at 02:42PM 09/02/08 and by 1 others:Video game addiction a mental disorder? - GameSpot News Blog ...
Note: video game," the most common to exhibit signs of addiction were players of massively multiplayer online role-playing games, such as World of Warcraft,
Posted by paul1e999, at 02:14PM 09/02/08 and by 1 others:Is Sex Addiction Real?
Note: Despite Doubters, Psychologist Says Obsession About Sex Is A Very Real And Self-Destructive Disorder. With a sexual addiction, you become so preoccupied that everything else in your life is put on the backburner, including relationships, family, jobs, and even your health...the need to increase the activity...like an alcoholic
Posted by MK, at 06:12AM 08/19/08 :German report proposes policy options for converging technologies including nanotechnology
Posted by raana41, at 04:59PM 07/01/08 :Searchles | Show 'Lorenzo, the Flying French Horseman'
Note: 27 year old Lorenzo jumps incredible obstacles at a galop while standing on his 8 grey Lusitano horses. Called "The Flying Frenchman," Lorenzo perfects his routines on the beach near his home town of Saintes Maries de la Mer in southern France. His popularity has led this equestrian prodigy to perform at many prestigious venues, including the World Jumping Championships in Calgary.
Posted by Kimberley McKee, at 11:45AM 06/20/08 :Bad guys really do get the most girls
Note: NICE guys knew it, now two studies have confirmed it: bad boys get the most girls. The finding may help explain why a nasty suite of antisocial personality traits known as the "dark triad" persists in the human population, despite their potentially grave cultural costs.
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