neurology
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A Simple Computer Test Shows The Limitations Of Our Free Will
The question of whether or not human beings possess free will is a source of much contention, particularly between neuroscientists and philosophers. A new study pitted humans against a computer to test whether our conscious decisions are actually determined by unconscious processes. Perhaps, the premise suggests, we only think we have free will when making…
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Oliver Sacks Showed Us The Human Side Of Neurology
Neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks passed away today at the age of 82. Sacks is best known for his writing, which brought neurological case studies to life for a general audience.
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Scientists Find Striking Similarities Between Human And Dog Brains
It’s funny watching dogs do human things. It’s funny to watch them drive cars. It’s funny to watch them sit in chairs. But, seriously, new research shows that dogs actually are just like us. At least they are when it comes to processing voices and emotion — and, now, we have the brain scans to…
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Microsoft’s Kinect Can See Inside Your Skull With Its Almost X-Ray Vision
Kinect’s potential for gaming might not have been thaaaat great, but it’s applications for other things, like cheating at pool and medicine, have been pretty impressive. The team Microsoft Research Cambridge, for instance, have rigged one up to peek inside skulls and look at brains with kindasorta x-ray vision.