Mapping the Brain’s Response to Art
New research finds a brain network linked to solitary introspection gets switched on when we encounter particularly moving artworks.
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Bored by Botticelli? Hook Up the Electrodes
New research finds stimulating a specific part of the brain can increase appreciation of certain types of art.
Crime-Stopping Cars of the Future
New computer technology could prevent hijacking, drunk driving, and high-speed chases.
The Muse: True Inspiration or Total Nonsense?
Your muse might actually be real, but it doesn't descend from the heavens. Instead, it's sitting inside your skull.
Our Cyborg Overlords May Arrive Sooner Than Expected
A group of scientists recently created a genuine mouse cyborg. It's only a matter of time until those same advances are applied to humans.
Brain Activity Provides Window to the Emotions
Carnegie Mellon researchers have identified distinct patterns of brain activity linked to specific emotions.
Brands Are Imprinted on Our Brains
Research from Germany finds people like the taste of brand-name colas more than generic ones—even when the soft drinks are identical.
‘The Internet Made Me Do It’: Stop Blaming Social Media for Our Behavioral Problems
At the most fundamental level, all the Internet really does is make it possible for people to share information and ideas faster and more efficiently than earlier modes of communication.