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Learn To Read Through Sound
Cognitive neuroscientists
monitoring brain activity
with fMRI found that
children with dyslexia are
often unable to process the
fast-changing sounds used in
spoken language. Sound
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Avoiding Rear-end Collisions
Psychologists studied the
way a trailing driver reacts
to a car braking directly in
front of theirs and
researchers developed an
early warning system
algorithm to prevent rear
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Science Of Stress
Dermatologists know that
stress can cause hair to
fall out, acne to break out,
and many other problems.
These manifestations of
stress can cause even more
anxiety. Stress causes
cortisol levels to increase
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New Hope For Stroke Survivors
Using a technology called
haptics, mechanical
engineers can design
physical therapies that
reestablish motor pathways
broken down by strokes. A
motorized joystick guides
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Neuroscientists Find That Men And Women Respond Differently To Stress
Functional magnetic resonance imaging of men and women under stress showed neuroscientists how their brains differed in response to stressful situations. In men, increased blood flow to the left ... > more -
Human Factors Researchers Measure Attention Given To Walking
Psychologists used an infrared camera to record reflections of the cornea to measure the amount of attention paid by someone walking on unfamiliar terrain. They found that even though walking seems ... > more -
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Human Factors Researchers Show That Tablet PCs Belong In Classrooms
Human factors researchers determined that tablet personal computers can be used to aid students in classrooms. They offer a single platform that can include a student’s notes, textbook, ... > more -
Hearing And Acoustics Researcher's Mannequin Rocks To Test Safe Volume Levels
Otology research shows that many teens and adults set their headphones at volumes that can cause hearing damage. Listeners set their headphones at a preferred volume, then place them on a mannequin ... > more -
Cognitive Scientists Use fMRI To Watch Brains While Eyes Search
Cognitive scientists ran an experiment to understand how the brain searches for an object with a known shape. They asked subjects to track the movement of dots, and used fMRI to see which parts of ... > more -
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Electrical Engineers Create Voice-controlled Mouse
Computer scientists worked with electrical engineers to move the cursor on a computer screen with the userýs voice instead of a mouse. Software interprets vocal commands to move the cursor, ... > more -
Teachers Face Off To Prove Their Mettle
Science teachers gather to compete in a parody of the television program Iron Chef. From a “secret ingredient” such as a soda can or paint contestants piece together a compelling science ... > more -
Virtual Environment
Transportation Science
Educational Psychology
Mental Health
ADD and ADHD
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Psychologist Uses Driving Simulator To Test The Dangers Of Distraction
Human factors researchers test drivers to measure the risks of driving while distracted. The researchers control the environment by adding turns and changing road conditions, all the while measuring ... > more -
Computational Neuroscientists And Engineers Build Robot That Teaches Itself To Walk Up And Down Hills
Computational neuroscientists designed a robot that teaches itself how to walk on differing terrain. The RunBot uses an infrared eye to detect slopes, and adjusts its gait for the smoothest walk. ... > more -
Radiologists Use Light To Scan The Inner Workings Of The Brain
Radiologists have developed a new device to understand brain activity. It is a collection of fiber optic cables attached to a flexible cap placed atop the head. The cables send near-infrared light ... > more
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