It is generally believed that children’s visual perception basically reaches adults’ level at the age of 6–7. But a new
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Unlock your smartphone with earbuds: Novel biometric tool, EarEcho, uses sound waves to identify the ear canal’s unique geometry
Visit a public space. Chances are you’ll see people wearing earbuds or earphones. The pervasiveness of this old-meets-new technology, especially
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What makes a good excuse work? A philosopher may have the answer: Intentions are the key to making sense of our everyday morality
We’ve all done it, offered an excuse for our poor behaviour or rude reactions to others in the heat of
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Habitual coffee drinkers really do wake up and smell the coffee
Regular coffee drinkers can sniff out even tiny amounts of coffee and are faster at recognising the aroma, compared to
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Mice reveal 38 new genes involved in hearing loss: Molecular pathways revealed could identify potential drug targets for restoring hearing
Multiple new genes involved in hearing loss have been revealed in a large study of mouse mutants by researchers from
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Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate the brain
Just looking at something that reminds us of coffee can cause our minds to become more alert and attentive, according
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Emotionally attuned managers are better at judging workgroup effectiveness: Novel experiment shows an ability to detect others’ reactions is critical
People who are naturally more attuned to others’ emotions are better able to judge how well small groups are performing,
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The sweet spot: Scientists discover taste center of human brain
Researchers long ago mapped sight, hearing and other human sensory systems in the brain. But for taste, which could be
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Researchers design technology that sees nerve cells fire: Technique could be used to monitor visual function through the optic nerve in the eye
Researchers at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, have created a noninvasive technology that detects when nerve cells fire based on
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A comprehensive ‘parts list’ of the brain built from its components, the cells: In-depth analysis sorts cells from the cerebral cortex into 133 types, lays groundwork to explore function
Neuroscientists at the Allen Institute have moved one step closer to understanding the complete list of cell types in the
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