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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:41:48 +0100 Why teenagers find learning a drag http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3384470&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F994d222%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186780Ewhy0Eteenagers0Efind0Elearning0Ea0Edrag0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The brain molecules behind a learning deficit that sets in during puberty have been identified in mice – and blocked (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3384470 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:03 +0100 3384470 Innovation: Market research wants to open your skull http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3380835&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9943acc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186770Einnovation0Emarket0Eresearch0Ewants0Eto0Eopen0Eyour0Eskull0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Your brainwaves betray what you really think about brands and their products – and marketeers want to tune into them (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3380835 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:50:06 +0100 3380835 How to move the brain with a Japanese line drawing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3376171&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F98f6156%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5275230B10A0A0Ehow0Eto0Emove0Ethe0Ebrain0Ewith0Ea0Ejapanese0Eline0Edrawing0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Brain scans suggest how an 18th-century Japanese artist was able to evoke movement so well (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3376171 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:33:40 +0100 3376171 Amputees could get a helping hand in the virtual world http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3368061&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F98743ba%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5275160B0A0A0A0Eamputees0Ecould0Eget0Ea0Ehelping0Ehand0Ein0Ethe0Evirtual0Eworld0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The rubber hand illusion is even more powerful in virtual environments, where people adopt virtual appendages as their own without physical stimuli (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3368061 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:31:59 +0100 3368061 Mind-reading gorillas love a good game http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3368062&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F986aaa5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186580Emindreading0Egorillas0Elove0Ea0Egood0Egame0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Not only humans cajole bored friends to keep playing with them – it shows that gorillas may have "theory of mind", and maybe even a sense of humour (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3368062 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:16:00 +0100 3368062 If mum is happy and you know it, wave your fetal arms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3368063&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F986aaa7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5275140B0A0A0A0Eif0Emum0Eis0Ehappy0Eand0Eyou0Eknow0Eit0Ewave0Eyour0Efetal0Earms0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Not only food and oxygen pass from woman to fetus – fleeting sadness or happiness can also be transmitted to an unborn baby (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3368063 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:08:00 +0100 3368063 We feel your pain: Extreme empaths http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3364714&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F982e57d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5275110B70A0A0Ewe0Efeel0Eyour0Epain0Eextreme0Eempaths0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm For some people, horror films are literally agonising to watch. Finding out why could reveal the roots of compassion (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3364714 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:53:36 +0100 3364714 Mom and dad, stop stifling me - it's damaging my brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3352162&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9759041%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186330Emom0Eand0Edad0Estop0Estifling0Eme0E0Eits0Edamaging0Emy0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Overprotective parents don't just limit their children's freedom – they may also slow brain growth in an area linked to mental illness (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3352162 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:42:05 +0100 3352162 Music and lyrics: How the brain splits songs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348479&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F96f0385%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186260Emusic0Eand0Elyrics0Ehow0Ethe0Ebrain0Esplits0Esongs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm When you sing along to the radio, is your brain processing the words and music separately or as one? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348479 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:41:57 +0100 3348479 Decision-makers betrayed by their wide eyes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348480&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F96e21c0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A40B0A0A0A0Edecisionmakers0Ebetrayed0Eby0Etheir0Ewide0Eeyes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm When people make a decision, their pupils dilate – a cue that could betray intentions, or even converse with people with locked-in syndrome (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348480 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:27:00 +0100 3348480 Beyond torture: the future of interrogation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3340593&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F967f5cc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A10B40A0A0Ebeyond0Etorture0Ethe0Efuture0Eof0Einterrogation0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Coercive techniques like waterboarding can inflict as much psychological harm as crude physical torture. But do they work? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3340593 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:13:11 +0100 3340593 For a long life, smile like you mean it http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336930&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9614e73%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186150Efor0Ea0Elong0Elife0Esmile0Elike0Eyou0Emean0Eit0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Players with honest grins lived an average of seven years longer than players who didn't smile and five years longer than those who faked it (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336930 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:47:23 +0100 3336930 Baseballers with bona fide smiles live to ripe old age http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3333274&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9614e73%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186150Ebaseballers0Ewith0Ebona0Efide0Esmiles0Elive0Eto0Eripe0Eold0Eage0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Players with honest grins lived an average of seven years longer than players who didn't smile and five years longer than those who faked it (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3333274 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:38:44 +0100 3333274 Where do atheists come from? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3328977&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F95a596c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A60B10A0A0Ewhere0Edo0Eatheists0Ecome0Efrom0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Social scientists have long wondered why so many people believe in God. We should ask why the rest don't, say Lois Lee and Stephen Bullivant (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3328977 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:09:39 +0100 3328977 The brain scanner that feels your pain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3328978&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F95a5966%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A30B40A0A0Ethe0Ebrain0Escanner0Ethat0Efeels0Eyour0Epain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A new technique for determining pain intensity has reignited debate over whether it can be measured objectively (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3328978 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3328978 Oldest 'writing' found on 60,000-year-old eggshells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324988&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9596ad8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A40B30A0A0Eoldest0Ewriting0Efound0Eon0E60A0A0A0Ayearold0Eeggshells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Could lines etched into the ancient ostrich shells be the earliest examples yet found of humans using graphic art to communicate? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324988 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:08:39 +0100 3324988 Mind-controlled prosthetics without brain surgery http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324989&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9569dd5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1860A30Emindcontrolled0Eprosthetics0Ewithout0Ebrain0Esurgery0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Intricate, three-dimensional hand motions have been "read" from the brain using nothing but scalp electrodes (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324989 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3324989 Brain scans now catch chemicals too http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3324990&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F955e9f6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1860A20Ebrain0Escans0Enow0Ecatch0Echemicals0Etoo0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A way to visualise chemicals washing through the brain could vastly extend the power of fMRI, a workhorse of neuroscience (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3324990 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:09:00 +0100 3324990 Women and children first? How long have you got? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3319786&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F9523348%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185920Ewomen0Eand0Echildren0Efirst0Ehow0Elong0Ehave0Eyou0Egot0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm When the Titanic went down, many women, children and older people were saved – it was a different story in the much faster sinking of the Lusitania (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3319786 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:06:34 +0100 3319786 Happiness ain't all it's cracked up to be http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3313230&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F94895a2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185850Ehappiness0Eaint0Eall0Eits0Ecracked0Eup0Eto0Ebe0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Being cheery can make you selfish, and that's just the latest in a series of findings that happiness changes you – not in a good way (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3313230 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:26:19 +0100 3313230 Atul Gawande: 'Lists have saved patients and saved me' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3296375&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F937a9b9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274850B80A0A0Eatul0Egawande0Elists0Ehave0Esaved0Epatients0Eand0Esaved0Eme0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The surgeon who wrote The Checklist Manifesto tells us why lists save us on planes, in the operating theatre and in daily life (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3296375 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:00:47 +0100 3296375 Memory-melting protein is key to fly forgetfulness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3285767&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F92f0011%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185530Ememorymelting0Eprotein0Eis0Ekey0Eto0Efly0Eforgetfulness0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm If it plays a similar role in mammals, we can look forward to new techniques for memory enhancement or erasure (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3285767 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:35:56 +0100 3285767 Solved: The mathematics of the Hollywood blockbuster http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281509&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F92a6706%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274830B90A0A0Esolved0Ethe0Emathematics0Eof0Ethe0Ehollywood0Eblockbuster0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Movie directors seem to have hit upon the mathematical formula that keeps us glued to the screen (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281509 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:43:45 +0100 3281509 The writing on the cave wall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281510&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F927e6dc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274810B20A0A0Ethe0Ewriting0Eon0Ethe0Ecave0Ewall0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A group of 26 symbols crops up at Stone Age sites throughout the world – are these the origin of the written word? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281510 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3281510 A gene for Alzheimer's makes you smarter http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3274220&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F91ea62b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274740B0A0A0A0Ea0Egene0Efor0Ealzheimers0Emakes0Eyou0Esmarter0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Paradoxically, young people with a gene variant that increases the risk of Alzheimer's have better memories than their peers (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3274220 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:51:46 +0100 3274220 Damaged brains escape the material world http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264694&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F912cf9f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185130Edamaged0Ebrains0Eescape0Ethe0Ematerial0Eworld0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm People who lose a specific part of their brain have more transcendental feelings (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264694 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:56:58 +0100 3264694 Giving the 'unconscious' a voice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3237622&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8f4aa6e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274630B50A0A0Egiving0Ethe0Eunconscious0Ea0Evoice0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm It is now possible to communicate with people who seem to be in a vegetative state, by tapping into their brain activity (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3237622 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:11:43 +0100 3237622 'Imaginary rabbit' breaks out of the body http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3237623&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8f3d230%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18472%2Fstory01.htm A classic tactile illusion can spread to objects outside the body, suggesting our brain's body map is more malleable than once thought (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3237623 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0100 3237623 'Imaginary rabbit' illusion breaks out of the body http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3237624&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8f6a870%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn184710Eimaginary0Erabbit0Eillusion0Ebreaks0Eout0Eof0Ethe0Ebody0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A tactile illusion can spread to objects outside the body, suggesting our brain's body map is more malleable than once thought (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3237624 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:18:00 +0100 3237624 Matthieu Ricard: Meditate yourself better http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3233606&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8f16cd1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274550B90A0A0Ematthieu0Ericard0Emeditate0Eyourself0Ebetter0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The Buddhist monk explains how meditation improves mind and body alike, and how altruism could transform economics (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3233606 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:55:09 +0100 3233606 Draw! The neuroscience behind Hollywood shoot-outs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3233607&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8f07599%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn184630Edraw0Ethe0Eneuroscience0Ebehind0Ehollywood0Eshootouts0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm In Hollywood westerns, the bad guy always draws first, but gets shot. Niels Bohr had a theory to explain why, and it's now been tested (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3233607 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:01:00 +0100 3233607 The comedy circuit: When your brain gets the joke http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3233608&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8ea9b56%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274510B40A0A0Ethe0Ecomedy0Ecircuit0Ewhen0Eyour0Ebrain0Egets0Ethe0Ejoke0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Why do some gags leave us rolling in the aisles, while others have us rolling our eyes? Neuroscientists finally think they know how to make us laugh (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3233608 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:45:00 +0100 3233608 Drug for depression tried on stressed-out rats http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3214318&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8ddabc1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn184420Edrug0Efor0Edepression0Etried0Eon0Estressedout0Erats0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm An anti-inflammatory drug that keeps brain cells coming could be the key to treating some kinds of stress and depression (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3214318 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:21:55 +0100 3214318 Why older brains stand to lose more http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3210238&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8d80be9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn184350Ewhy0Eolder0Ebrains0Estand0Eto0Elose0Emore0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Ageing may cloud financial judgement, thanks to "noise" in an area of the brain critical for predicting pay-offs (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3210238 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:07:35 +0100 3210238 Brain-cell grid gives references for mental maps http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3191244&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8c0841b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274450B30A0A%2Fstory01.htm A grid of brain cells that fire as we navigate through space may have been discovered – such grids had only been seen in rats before (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3191244 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:14:22 +0100 3191244 Brain asymmetry eases hypnotic trance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3191245&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8c0841a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274440B40A0A0Ebrain0Easymmetry0Eeases0Ehypnotic0Etrance0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm People who are easily hypnotised may have one brain hemisphere that works more efficiently than the other (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3191245 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3191245 Early signs of Alzheimer's are in the eye http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3169349&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8888b14%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183850Eearly0Esigns0Eof0Ealzheimers0Eare0Ein0Ethe0Eeye0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A new way of counting dying eye cells could allow Alzheimer's disease to be diagnosed before other symptoms show up (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3169349 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:16:31 +0100 3169349 Five emotions you never knew you had http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3169350&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F87c245e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274310B30A0A0Efive0Eemotions0Eyou0Enever0Eknew0Eyou0Ehad0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm There are six emotions that we know everyone feels. But others may also be universal – and for good biological reasons (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3169350 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3169350 Seats of emotional intelligence found in the brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3165585&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F877a25e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274250B60A0A0Eseats0Eof0Eemotional0Eintelligence0Efound0Ein0Ethe0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Studies on Vietnam veterans with head injuries have revealed that certain parts of the brain are vital for two types of emotional intelligence (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3165585 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:02:04 +0100 3165585 Brain 'entanglement' could explain memories http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3165586&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8740834%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18371%2Fstory01.htm A neuronal version of Einstein's "spooky action at a distance" could explain how our minds combine experiences from different senses into one memory (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3165586 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:42:00 +0100 3165586 Why the blame game shouldn't be played in public http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3161507&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F87251f5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274250B90A0A0Ewhy0Ethe0Eblame0Egame0Eshouldnt0Ebe0Eplayed0Ein0Epublic0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Just seeing someone blame others makes the onlookers more likely to point the finger themselves (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3161507 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:47:02 +0100 3161507 Songs in the key of life: What makes music emotional? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3161508&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F87151b7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183670Esongs0Ein0Ethe0Ekey0Eof0Elife0Ewhat0Emakes0Emusic0Eemotional0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm As with tunes, speech in a major key sounds cheerful, while minor-key tales sound gloomy and depressing (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3161508 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:59:00 +0100 3161508 Could popping a pill stop you hitting the bottle? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3158585&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F86a26d6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274220B10A0A%2Fstory01.htm Convention says you shouldn't treat alcohol addiction with drugs – but alcoholism's "Prozac moment" is on the way (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3158585 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:55:55 +0100 3158585 Boys will be boys when it comes to toys http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3151016&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F85cf4d4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274250B20A0A0Eboys0Ewill0Ebe0Eboys0Ewhen0Eit0Ecomes0Eto0Etoys0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Why are boys so keen on cars and construction kits? Hormones, not upbringing, could be the explanation (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3151016 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:31:16 +0100 3151016 Optogenetics: controlling brain cells with lasers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3151017&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8586979%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183530Eoptogenetics0Econtrolling0Ebrain0Ecells0Ewith0Elasers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Brain cells can be switched on and off like light bulbs using microbial proteins – we explain the process and its implications (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3151017 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:37:00 +0100 3151017 The psychological tricks that scammers use http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3151018&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F85835b7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18352%2Fstory01.htm TV show The Real Hustle contains a lot of lessons for avoiding scams in real life, as Frank Stajano can tell you (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3151018 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:34:00 +0100 3151018 You won't find consciousness in the brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3151019&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F8577798%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274270B10A0A0Eyou0Ewont0Efind0Econsciousness0Ein0Ethe0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm We have failed to explain how consciousness equates to neural activity inside the skull because the task is self-contradictory, argues Ray Tallis (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3151019 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:25:00 +0100 3151019 Cellphone radiation is good for Alzheimer's mice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3147520&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F85649c0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183510Ecellphone0Eradiation0Eis0Egood0Efor0Ealzheimers0Emice0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm After years of demonisation, mobile phones might actually do us more good than harm (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3147520 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:33:45 +0100 3147520 Sugar-free satisfaction: Finding the brain's sweet spot http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3122810&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F81d5ff4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273910B90A0A0Esugarfree0Esatisfaction0Efinding0Ethe0Ebrains0Esweet0Espot0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Don't rely on zero-calorie drinks to offset that festive feast. Sugar-free sweeteners might fool your taste buds, but your brain knows better (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3122810 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:10:09 +0100 3122810 Pain or prayer? Two ways to grow a religion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3117072&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F811ad5b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273920B40A0A0Epain0Eor0Eprayer0Etwo0Eways0Eto0Egrow0Ea0Ereligion0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Some religious rituals are traumatic one-offs, others are soothing and repetitive - but it's best to stick to one or the other (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3117072 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:08:04 +0100 3117072 Foot-in-mouth syndrome: Pitfalls of the party season http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3098446&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7ece62a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273920B10A0A0Efootinmouth0Esyndrome0Epitfalls0Eof0Ethe0Eparty0Eseason0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The more you try not to think of something, the more it comes to mind – now psychologists are starting to understand why (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3098446 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:13:40 +0100 3098446 Is synaesthesia a high-level brain power? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094373&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7e87129%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273930B80A0A0Eis0Esynaesthesia0Ea0Ehighlevel0Ebrain0Epower0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The cross-sensory condition requires attention, which suggests it reveals special ability in "higher" brain areas responsible for language and attention (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094373 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:00:47 +0100 3094373 Five laws of human nature http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094374&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7e57bcb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1830A10Efive0Elaws0Eof0Ehuman0Enature0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Why is there always so much work to do? Will I become immortal? There are laws to answer such questions – New Scientist examines the evidence for them (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094374 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3094374 Why your boss is incompetent http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094375&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7e55c17%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273920B60A0A0Ewhy0Eyour0Eboss0Eis0Eincompetent0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The Peter principle says people get promoted until they reach the level of their own incompetence – now mathematics proves it (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094375 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100 3094375 Locked-in man controls speech synthesiser with thought http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3091054&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7dae1c5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182930Elockedin0Eman0Econtrols0Espeech0Esynthesiser0Ewith0Ethought0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm If the repertoire of signals the brain implant can translate is widened, it could revolutionise communication for people with complete paralysis (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3091054 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:30:47 +0100 3091054 Trust firstborns to show their selfish side http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3086926&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7d7df47%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273840B0A0A0A0Etrust0Efirstborns0Eto0Eshow0Etheir0Eselfish0Eside0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Firstborn children are more likely to achieve greatness, but when they play a game for money they are mistrustful and uncooperative (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3086926 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:52:38 +0100 3086926 Pregnant women develop emotion-reading superpowers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3086927&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7d1a26d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273840B20A0A0Epregnant0Ewomen0Edevelop0Eemotionreading0Esuperpowers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Being pregnant seems to make women better at reading threatening facial expressions – perhaps because it makes mothers-to-be hyper-vigilant (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3086927 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:40:00 +0100 3086927 Brain scan reveals who will keep their promises http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3077485&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7bb8474%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182660Ebrain0Escan0Ereveals0Ewho0Ewill0Ekeep0Etheir0Epromises0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The finding raises the possibility of using brain scans to determine the true intentions of criminals who are up for early release on parole (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3077485 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:45:29 +0100 3077485 Women on testosterone only think they're macho http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3069037&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7ac93d9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182550Ewomen0Eon0Etestosterone0Eonly0Ethink0Etheyre0Emacho0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Women who receive a testosterone boost act more generously than women on a placebo – but only when they don't know what they've been given (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3069037 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:25:10 +0100 3069037 Eat protein to heal a damaged brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3064961&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7a63a99%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182440Eeat0Eprotein0Eto0Eheal0Ea0Edamaged0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A diet of chicken, fish and protein shakes might be just the thing for people with brain injuries, suggests a study in mice (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3064961 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:03:34 +0100 3064961 Avatar's gaze illuminates social brain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3058522&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F795308d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182360Eavatars0Egaze0Eilluminates0Esocial0Ebrain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm From inside a brain scanner, an interactive avatar is helping to unravel the brain activity underlying complex social interactions (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3058522 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:11:22 +0100 3058522 How our brains build social worlds http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3050191&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F786f2d5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A427370A0B50A0A0Ehow0Eour0Ebrains0Ebuild0Esocial0Eworlds0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm What does a meeting of minds really mean? To understand how people interact, we need to think of their brains as a single system, say Andreas Roepstorff, Chris Frith and Uta Frith (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3050191 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:12:18 +0100 3050191 Dear God, please confirm what I already believe http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041799&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7784f52%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182160Edear0Egod0Eplease0Econfirm0Ewhat0Ei0Ealready0Ebelieve0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Experiments on people who believe in God suggest they endow the deity with their own views on controversial issues such as abortion (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041799 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:01:55 +0100 3041799 The world looks different if you're depressed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3037871&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F775b440%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273650B0A0A0A0Ethe0Eworld0Elooks0Edifferent0Eif0Eyoure0Edepressed0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm People with the condition find it easy to interpret large images or scenes, but struggle to "spot the difference" in fine detail (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3037871 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:20:33 +0100 3037871 Steven Laureys: How I know 'coma man' is conscious http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3032232&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F767fa40%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1820A90Esteven0Elaureys0Ehow0Ei0Eknow0Ecoma0Eman0Eis0Econscious0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The physician who diagnosed Rom Houben as conscious after 20 years as a coma patient has no time for those who doubt Houben's abilities (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3032232 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:00:25 +0100 3032232 Sleep success: How to make ZZZs = memory http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3028211&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F7608f78%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181990Esleep0Esuccess0Ehow0Eto0Emake0Ezzzs0E0Ememory0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm From playing sounds to sniffing roses to dreaming of computer games, we are learning how to optimise sleep for better learning and memory (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3028211 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:50:00 +0100 3028211 Better-looking sportsmen more likely to win http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3010438&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F73f818e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18176%2Fstory01.htm New research, along with a Twitter-facilitated study conducted by New Scientist, reveals an important trait of the best jocks: a handsome face (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3010438 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:22:33 +0100 3010438 Gene change in cannibals reveals evolution in action http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3006089&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F73e877e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181720Egene0Echange0Ein0Ecannibals0Ereveals0Eevolution0Ein0Eaction0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Devastating brain disease caused by human cannibalism promoted protective gene mutation to emerge just 200 years ago (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3006089 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:31:09 +0100 3006089 Toddlers insensitive to fear go on to commit crimes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2997596&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F730b911%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181620Etoddlers0Einsensitive0Eto0Efear0Ego0Eon0Eto0Ecommit0Ecrimes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Adult criminals tend to be fearless, but whether this quality emerges before or after their crimes wasn't clear until now (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2997596 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:36:49 +0100 2997596 NASA to restart primate irradiation testing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2994575&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F72a3df8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181560Enasa0Eto0Erestart0Eprimate0Eirradiation0Etesting0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The effect of space radiation on astronauts is still a big question mark for deep space exploration – primate research is meant to cut it down to size (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2994575 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:17:59 +0100 2994575 Signature of consciousness captured in brain scans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986979&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F718594b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18150A0Esignature0Eof0Econsciousness0Ecaptured0Ein0Ebrain0Escans0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Consistent patterns linked to awareness of particular images could be used to detect consciousness in brain-damaged people (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986979 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:12:09 +0100 2986979 The Peeriodic Table of Illusions http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2986980&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F71797b9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A427330A0B90A0A0Ethe0Epeeriodic0Etable0Eof0Eillusions0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Illusions can tell us much about how our brains work, but first we need to know how each one works, says Richard L. Gregory (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2986980 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:45:00 +0100 2986980 Suite of chatterbox genes discovered http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2982994&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F710c721%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18140A0Esuite0Eof0Echatterbox0Egenes0Ediscovered0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A set of 116 genes influenced by Foxp2 could have coevolved to give humans language (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2982994 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:03:17 +0100 2982994 Why smells from childhood mean so much http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979335&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F70e6ccd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181320Ewhy0Esmells0Efrom0Echildhood0Emean0Eso0Emuch0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The first scent you associate with an object may be given privileged status in the brain (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979335 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:07:33 +0100 2979335 Head-mounted microscope sees brain beneath the skull http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2975448&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F70316da%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18123%2Fstory01.htm A microscope fitted to rats' heads watched the animals' brains in action as they roved freely (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2975448 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:01:32 +0100 2975448 How your brain sees virtual you http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2965331&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6f49ee1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181170Ehow0Eyour0Ebrain0Esees0Evirtual0Eyou0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The way the brain regards the virtual "you" may help explain why some people spend large chunks of their life online playing immersive games (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2965331 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:55:08 +0100 2965331 Skin helps heartbeat creep into consciousness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2961213&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6efbbc5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181110Eskin0Ehelps0Eheartbeat0Ecreep0Einto0Econsciousness0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Tests on a brain-damaged man suggests that nerves in the skin may play a role in our self-awareness (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2961213 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:03:07 +0100 2961213 Jung's Red Book: The art of psychology http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2956768&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6e83fa8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273210B30A0A0Ejungs0Ered0Ebook0Ethe0Eart0Eof0Epsychology0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Carl Jung's "lost" book – just published for the first time – is a cornerstone of our intellectual history, says its editor Sonu Shamdasani (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2956768 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:09:05 +0100 2956768 Clever fools: Why a high IQ doesn't mean you're smart http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2949307&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6e21316%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273210B0A0A0A0Eclever0Efools0Ewhy0Ea0Ehigh0Eiq0Edoesnt0Emean0Eyoure0Esmart0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm IQ measures the brightness of our mental searchlight. But where we point it also matters (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2949307 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:31:18 +0100 2949307 Dreams of Doom help gamers learn http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2945529&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6da121e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A820Edreams0Eof0Edoom0Ehelp0Egamers0Elearn0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The dreams of video game players suggest that nocturnal visions have a practical role: helping us to learn new skills (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2945529 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:44:30 +0100 2945529 Multiplying universes: How many is the multiverse? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2936694&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6d1c73a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273230B70A0A0Emultiplying0Euniverses0Ehow0Emany0Eis0Ethe0Emultiverse0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Imagine 10 to the power of 10 to the power of 10 million universes – oh, sorry, quantum physics says you can't (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2936694 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:06:42 +0100 2936694 Brain scanners can tell what you're thinking about http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2936695&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6d1c738%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273230B50A0A0Ebrain0Escanners0Ecan0Etell0Ewhat0Eyoure0Ethinking0Eabout0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A real-time scan can reveal what you are looking at and recalling – is this mind reading? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2936695 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2936695 Lost limb leads to flexible new body image http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2932836&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6cce0d7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A520Elost0Elimb0Eleads0Eto0Eflexible0Enew0Ebody0Eimage0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Amputees who feel the presence of a phantom limb can be trained to move it in impossible ways, which could allow new ways to ease phantom pain (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2932836 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:29:03 +0100 2932836 High testosterone linked to miserly behaviour http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2929096&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6c964d4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A450Ehigh0Etestosterone0Elinked0Eto0Emiserly0Ebehaviour0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A cream that boosted levels of the sex hormone in men made them less generous when playing an economic game, a study found (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2929096 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:18:20 +0100 2929096 Memory and forgetting in the digital age http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2921954&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6bfe09d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273110B70A0A%2Fstory01.htm Do you want to remember everything? Total Recall by Gordon Bell and Jim Gemmell says you do; Delete by Victor Mayer-Schonberger says you don't (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2921954 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:13:11 +0100 2921954 What's the point of a fake 500-day Mars mission? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2918154&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6bb2718%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A250Ewhats0Ethe0Epoint0Eof0Ea0Efake0E50A0Aday0Emars0Emission0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Volunteers are being asked to play astronauts on a simulated Mars mission – but it's not the only way to learn how long-haul spacefarers will cope (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2918154 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:40 +0100 2918154 Mona Lisa's smile a mystery no more http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914224&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6b81c2e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A19%2Fstory01.htm Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic portrait works by sending mixed signals to the brain (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914224 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:24:16 +0100 2914224 Timewarp: How your brain creates the fourth dimension http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2914225&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6b7cc57%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273110B30A0A0Etimewarp0Ehow0Eyour0Ebrain0Ecreates0Ethe0Efourth0Edimension0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Time is an illusion: your brain stitches it together until it seems continuous. But what happens when it goes wrong? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2914225 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2914225 Bouncing back: How we deal with bereavement http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2900616&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6a7af40%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A42730A60B40A0A0Ebouncing0Eback0Ehow0Ewe0Edeal0Ewith0Ebereavement0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm In The Other Side of Sadness, clinical psychologist George Bonanno asks the best way of coping with grief and why some feel it more than others (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2900616 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:10:53 +0100 2900616 Time isn't what it used to be http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2896693&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6a26d0d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A42730A60B30A0A%2Fstory01.htm From physics to biology to neuroscience, Time by Eva Hoffman poetically explores the many faces of the mysterious dimension (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2896693 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:05:28 +0100 2896693 Laser creates 'false memories' in fly brains http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2896694&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6a1d272%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17990A%2Fstory01.htm Flies with brains genetically engineered to respond to light learned to avoid certain smells as if they had experienced pain (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2896694 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:19:00 +0100 2896694 Approaching footsteps boost seeing in the dark http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2896695&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6a1cd33%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179890Eapproaching0Efootsteps0Eboost0Eseeing0Ein0Ethe0Edark0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The sound of something getting closer increases the sensitivity of the visual part of your brain – before you're even conscious of hearing it (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2896695 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2896695 It's official: Your bullying boss really is an idiot http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2896696&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6a0c847%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179840Eits0Eofficial0Eyour0Ebullying0Eboss0Ereally0Eis0Ean0Eidiot0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Psychologists show that people turn nasty when influence and incompetence collide (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2896696 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:28:00 +0100 2896696 'Matrix for mice' probes how mental maps are made http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2892498&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F69cfde3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A42730A40B90A0A0Ematrix0Efor0Emice0Eprobes0Ehow0Emental0Emaps0Eare0Emade0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Virtual reality created specially for mice could help explain how the brain creates internal maps (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2892498 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:00:32 +0100 2892498 Psychopaths are distracted, not cold-blooded http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2892499&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F69bfe0b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A42730A40B0A0A0A0Epsychopaths0Eare0Edistracted0Enot0Ecoldblooded0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm An attention deficit, rather than an inability to feel emotion, may make psychopathic people seem fearless (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2892499 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:05:00 +0100 2892499 Out of your head: Leaving the body behind http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2884623&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F695b4e9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272910B10A0A0Eout0Eof0Eyour0Ehead0Eleaving0Ethe0Ebody0Ebehind0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm It's surprisingly easy to lose touch with your physical being – such out-of-body experiences reveal how our brain generates a sense of self (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2884623 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:32:56 +0100 2884623 Learning to juggle grows brain networks for good http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881927&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6901693%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179570Elearning0Eto0Ejuggle0Egrows0Ebrain0Enetworks0Efor0Egood0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm People who did regular juggling training developed fresh connections in the brain's "white matter" – and they stayed even when the juggling stopped (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881927 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:15:03 +0100 2881927 Innovation: The psychology of Google Wave http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2877909&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F68aaaf8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179550Einnovation0Ethe0Epsychology0Eof0Egoogle0Ewave0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm It's "what email would look like if it were invented today", say its inventors – but how will people use it? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2877909 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:50:59 +0100 2877909 Look into my eyes: The power of hypnosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2877910&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F68983e8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272910B20A0A0Elook0Einto0Emy0Eeyes0Ethe0Epower0Eof0Ehypnosis0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Hypnotism is becoming invaluable to psychologists as a tool to reveal some of the bizarre ways in which our brains misbehave (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2877910 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:34:00 +0100 2877910 CSI: Doodle – lie detection through art http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2877911&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F689614d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272930B30A0A%2Fstory01.htm How you draw a crime scene can give away whether you really saw it or made the whole thing up (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2877911 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:10:00 +0100 2877911 Wake up at the back! http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870434&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F6846aa4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272920B0A0A0A0Ewake0Eup0Eat0Ethe0Eback0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Are you asleep? If the answer seems obvious, think again (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870434 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:31:03 +0100 2870434 Are you asleep? Exploring the mind's twilight zone http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870435&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F681b280%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272910B0A0A0A%2Fstory01.htm You think you're awake, yet vital parts of your brain might be sleeping. That's bad news if you're trying to concentrate – or flying a plane (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870435 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2870435 Think yourself a better picture http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2867515&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F67fbcfd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17930A0Ethink0Eyourself0Ea0Ebetter0Epicture0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Just tell people they are watching in high definition and they'll say the picture is sharper even when it's not (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2867515 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:12:08 +0100 2867515 Brain-wave boost sets us to slow motion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853792&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F66da56a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1790A2%2Fstory01.htm Running an electric current through the brain boosts beta waves and slows movement, which could suggest new treatments for diseases like Parkinson's (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853792 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:36:41 +0100 2853792 Sports jocks are oh-so predictable http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2853793&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F66ab033%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1790A10Esports0Ejocks0Eare0Eohso0Epredictable0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm According to game theory, professional baseball pitchers and American football players do not keep their opponents guessing enough (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2853793 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:09:00 +0100 2853793 'Poetic' autism film divides campaigners http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2844618&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F660073e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178780Epoetic0Eautism0Efilm0Edivides0Ecampaigners0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A short film that suggests autism breaks apart families and relationships is causing a spat between people with autism and a charity (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2844618 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:59:08 +0100 2844618 Gamers are more aggressive to strangers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2840611&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F65b2681%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178680Egamers0Eare0Emore0Eaggressive0Eto0Estrangers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Levels of testosterone in computer gamers surged when they were competing against strangers, but not friends – as you'd expect in real warfare (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2840611 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:31:40 +0100 2840611 Concepts are born in the hippocampus http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2837396&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F65a2f88%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178620Econcepts0Eare0Eborn0Ein0Ethe0Ehippocampus0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Brain regions have been identified that allow us to sort the world into separate concepts – a defining feature of human intelligence (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2837396 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:30:02 +0100 2837396 Smacking hits kids' IQ http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2830184&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F64fc7ed%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178560Esmacking0Ehits0Ekids0Eiq0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Toddlers who were smacked regularly developed lower IQs than kids whose mothers didn't hit them (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2830184 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:23:26 +0100 2830184 Lack of sleep linked to Alzheimer's http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2830185&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F64ca3c5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178530Elack0Eof0Esleep0Elinked0Eto0Ealzheimers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Sleep deprivation in mice causes more plaques to form in their brains – an insomnia drug reduced the amount of plaque-forming protein (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2830185 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2830185 Gene for memory and IQ gives students low grades http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822389&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F64635a5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17837%2Fstory01.htm Taiwanese students with a gene mutation linked to better memory and IQ – but also anxiety and mental illness – get worse results in high-pressure exams (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822389 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:00:40 +0100 2822389 Free will is not an illusion after all http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822390&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F645d6a9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178350Efree0Ewill0Eis0Enot0Ean0Eillusion0Eafter0Eall0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A landmark 1980s experiment that purported to show free will doesn't exist is being challenged (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822390 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:52:00 +0100 2822390 Minimally conscious patients can learn http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2813572&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F63a042f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178130Eminimally0Econscious0Epatients0Ecan0Elearn0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm This might mean that learning new associations could help patients with consciousness disorders recover (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2813572 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:11:19 +0100 2813572 Break promises if you like but treat your workers well http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2802504&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F63059a6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1780A30Ebreak0Epromises0Eif0Eyou0Elike0Ebut0Etreat0Eyour0Eworkers0Ewell0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Employees care most about the rewards and opportunities they end up getting, regardless of what they were initially promised (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2802504 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:10:40 +0100 2802504 Brain science to help teachers get into kids' heads http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2802505&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F62be5f5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272650B80A0A0Ebrain0Escience0Eto0Ehelp0Eteachers0Eget0Einto0Ekids0Eheads0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Neuroscience is set to bring fresh insight to teaching – and banish a few myths about the brain (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2802505 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2802505 Human brains better tooled up than monkeys http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2798740&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F62a8d21%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177960Ehuman0Ebrains0Ebetter0Etooled0Eup0Ethan0Emonkeys0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Our brains respond to tools in a way that macaque brains don't, which could explain how human ingenuity suddenly leapt ahead (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2798740 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:12:17 +0100 2798740 Icy stares and dirty minds: Hitch-hiking emotions http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2794822&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F624ba24%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272520B20A0A0Eicy0Estares0Eand0Edirty0Eminds0Ehitchhiking0Eemotions0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Complex emotions may have emerged from basic physical sensations like cold or disgust (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2794822 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:28:59 +0100 2794822 Brain cells slicker than we thought http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2787443&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F617a6a2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177730Ebrain0Ecells0Eslicker0Ethan0Ewe0Ethought0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Signalling in mammalian brains uses much less electrical energy than pioneering experiments on squid cells suggest (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2787443 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:39:30 +0100 2787443 Eye movements reveal processing of hidden memories http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2780372&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F60f1a7a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17762%2Fstory01.htm By relating eye movements to brain activity, researchers have shown that the brain can retrieve memories of past experiences even without conscious recollection (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2780372 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:11:55 +0100 2780372 Brain can access forgotten memories http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2776521&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F60f1a7a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177620Ebrain0Ecan0Eaccess0Eforgotten0Ememories0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm By relating eye movements to brain activity, researchers have shown that the brain can retrieve memories of past experiences even without conscious recollection (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2776521 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:11:04 +0100 2776521 Carrots are better than sticks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2764270&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5fa0683%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177320Ecarrots0Eare0Ebetter0Ethan0Esticks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Rewarding cooperative behaviour makes for more effective collaboration than punishing freeloaders (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2764270 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:15:48 +0100 2764270 Bionic brain chips could overcome paralysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2749409&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5ed73ec%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272320B30A0A0Ebionic0Ebrain0Echips0Ecould0Eovercome0Eparalysis0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Implants that beam brain signals around a break in the spinal cord may let paralysed people walk again (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2749409 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:23:47 +0100 2749409 Psoriasis cuts sensitivity to disgust http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2742862&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5e1a84d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1770A20Epsoriasis0Ecuts0Esensitivity0Eto0Edisgust0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm This adaptation may protect people with the skin disorder from hurtful responses to their appearance (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2742862 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:57:29 +0100 2742862 Winners wear red: How colour twists your mind http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739573&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5e0cdac%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272320B40A0A0Ewinners0Ewear0Ered0Ehow0Ecolour0Etwists0Eyour0Emind0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The colour of your clothes can influence the outcome of a fight, a soccer match, or even your mark in an exam (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739573 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:56:23 +0100 2739573 Girls are primed to fear spiders http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2739574&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5dee725%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17697%2Fstory01.htm Once baby girls have learned to associate spiders with fear, they don't forget – but boys do (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2739574 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:44:00 +0100 2739574 Many degrees of separation in dementia brains http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2736029&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5db6bbd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272350B10A0A0Emany0Edegrees0Eof0Eseparation0Ein0Edementia0Ebrains0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm The network structure of healthy brains allows very efficient communication between different brain regions – but people with dementia don't have it (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2736029 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:05:02 +0100 2736029 Expanding waistlines may cause shrinking brains http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723747&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5ccd2b5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272220B40A0A0Eexpanding0Ewaistlines0Emay0Ecause0Eshrinking0Ebrains0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Brain regions important for cognition are smaller in obese older people, making their brains look up to 16 years older than they are (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723747 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:06:37 +0100 2723747 Tone-deaf people have fewer brain connections http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2722015&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5cb1772%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272230B30A0A0Etonedeaf0Epeople0Ehave0Efewer0Ebrain0Econnections0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm As the same connections are involved in language, rehabilitation strategies for tone deafness may also help with speech and language disorders (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2722015 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:11:31 +0100 2722015 We can't help walking in circles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2722016&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5c817cd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176580Ewe0Ecant0Ehelp0Ewalking0Ein0Ecircles0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Without landmarks or the sun to guide them, people really do veer off in one direction – but it's not because one leg is longer than the other (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2722016 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:49:00 +0100 2722016 How psychology can help the planet stay cool http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2714273&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5c18222%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272220B10A0A0Ehow0Epsychology0Ecan0Ehelp0Ethe0Eplanet0Estay0Ecool0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Insights from marketing and psychology can encourage us all to do our bit to combat global warming (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2714273 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:13:06 +0100 2714273 Why humans can't navigate out of a paper bag http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706812&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5ba383a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272110B0A0A0A0Ewhy0Ehumans0Ecant0Enavigate0Eout0Eof0Ea0Epaper0Ebag0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Birds, rats and even hamsters are able to find their way around with ease, without maps or satnav. So how come we get lost so often? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706812 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:22:10 +0100 2706812 Photos of cake can keep you slim, say psychologists http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2706813&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5b68867%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176180Ephotos0Eof0Ecake0Ecan0Ekeep0Eyou0Eslim0Esay0Epsychologists0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Rather than encouraging indulgence, appetising images of junk food may actually encourage dieters to eat more healthily (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2706813 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:49:00 +0100 2706813 Why humans can talk and chimps can't http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2693595&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5a7e0af%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1760A0A0Ewhy0Ehumans0Ecan0Etalk0Eand0Echimps0Ecant0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A brain area crucial for language ballooned during human evolution (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2693595 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:29:28 +0100 2693595 Why insults are better taken lying down http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690108&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5a2e060%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17580A0Ewhy0Einsults0Eare0Ebetter0Etaken0Elying0Edown0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm People handle anger differently when they are lying on their backs compared with sitting upright, brain images reveal (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690108 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:30:52 +0100 2690108 Over-confidence leads us into temptation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2686406&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F59f60df%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175740Eoverconfidence0Eleads0Eus0Einto0Etemptation0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm People who think they are vulnerable to temptation are least likely to give into it, because they are more vigilant about keeping it at bay (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2686406 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:05:53 +0100 2686406 Out-of-body experiences help bring avatars to life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2676937&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5943b7d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175640Eoutofbody0Eexperiences0Ehelp0Ebring0Eavatars0Eto0Elife0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A technique that allows people to physically identify with a virtual body could be a boon for paralysed people, game designers – and even pornographers (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2676937 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:57:55 +0100 2676937 'Cuddle chemical' may create green-eyed monster http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2676938&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F592f0e2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175630Ecuddle0Echemical0Emay0Ecreate0Egreeneyed0Emonster0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Oxytocin – a hormone thought to play a role in maternal bonding, trust and even attraction – amplifies feelings of envy and gloating, research suggests (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2676938 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:10:00 +0100 2676938 From butterfly to caterpillar: How children grow up http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2669352&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F58b63c9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271910B70A0A0Efrom0Ebutterfly0Eto0Ecaterpillar0Ehow0Echildren0Egrow0Eup0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Stunning discoveries about how babies and children develop can help answer questions about deeply human concepts such as morality, identity and consciousness, says Alison Gopnik (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2669352 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:35:12 +0100 2669352 'Dostoevsky mice' cured of epilepsy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2665645&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F588a166%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175490Edostoevsky0Emice0Ecured0Eof0Eepilepsy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A strain of mice with epilepsy – named after a character in The Idiot – suggest that some forms of the disorder result from a single genetic mutation (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2665645 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:12:47 +0100 2665645 Did an ice age boost human brain size? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2651934&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5780920%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271940B0A0A0A0Edid0Ean0Eice0Eage0Eboost0Ehuman0Ebrain0Esize0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Why did we humans evolve such big brains? Two new studies suggest it is no fluke that a big boom in brain size coincided with the onset of an ice age (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2651934 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:13:51 +0100 2651934 Why children paint trees blue http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647285&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5765c74%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271840B80A0A0Ewhy0Echildren0Epaint0Etrees0Eblue0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Children up to five years old may colour trees blue or grass red because their memories can't "bind" together the colour and shape of an object (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647285 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:10:24 +0100 2647285 Scent of fear puts brain in emergency mode http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647286&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5748f8f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175270Escent0Eof0Efear0Eputs0Ebrain0Ein0Eemergency0Emode0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm If you have ever felt fear when stuck in a crowded lift or on an aircraft flying through turbulence, you might have been responding to other people's fear pheromones (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647286 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2647286 Synchronised blinking stops viewers missing the action http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647287&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5746f04%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175260Esynchronised0Eblinking0Estops0Eviewers0Emissing0Ethe0Eaction0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm By controlling the timing of blinks moviegoers limit how much of a movie they miss – and even end up blinking in unison (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647287 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:01:00 +0100 2647287 Scary music is spookier with eyes shut http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647288&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5727481%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175210Escary0Emusic0Eis0Espookier0Ewith0Eeyes0Eshut0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A brain centre involved in sensing emotion and fear kicks into action when volunteers listen to horror-movie scores with eyes closed (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647288 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:10:00 +0100 2647288 The blind spot and the vanishing head illusion http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2632370&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F5664731%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175110Ethe0Eblind0Espot0Eand0Ethe0Evanishing0Ehead0Eillusion0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Blind spots are a quirk of the structure of the eye – use yours to "decapitate" psychologist Richard Wiseman (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2632370 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:26:12 +0100 2632370 Is your cat left or right pawed? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2632371&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F56613d4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17510A0Eis0Eyour0Ecat0Eleft0Eor0Eright0Epawed0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Like humans, cats tend to prefer one paw over the other when tackling tricky tasks, find researchers (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2632371 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:28:00 +0100 2632371 'Oprah neuron' hints at nature of memory http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2632372&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F564432b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1750A80Eoprah0Eneuron0Ehints0Eat0Enature0Eof0Ememory0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm Distinct images and sounds of any person – including Oprah Winfrey and Saddam Hussein – can trigger a general concept of them, say researchers (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2632372 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:02:00 +0100 2632372 Apes may imitate but they struggle to innovate http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2628421&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F55f5d00%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17499%2Fstory01.htm They may make simple tools and pass on skills to their groups, but apes seem to have curious limits to what they can learn (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2628421 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:28:55 +0100 2628421 Review: The Root of Thought by Andrew Koob http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623748&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F55c6ad7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271710B60A0A0Ereview0Ethe0Eroot0Eof0Ethought0Eby0Eandrew0Ekoob0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm In the study of brain cells, neurons have always hogged the limelight, even though glial cells make up 90 per cent of the brain – could they have a more important role? (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623748 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:54:30 +0100 2623748 Doctors missing consciousness in vegetative patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2623749&cid=s_32268_25_f&fid=32268&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10917%2Fs%2F55bc49d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn174930Edoctors0Emissing0Econsciousness0Ein0Evegetative0Epatients0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fbrain%2Fstory01.htm A new comparison of tests for detecting consciousness suggests that around 40 per cent of people diagnosed as being in a vegetative state are in fact "minimally conscious" (Source: New Scientist - The Human Brain) New Scientist - The Human Brain journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2623749 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:47:00 +0100 2623749