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Are You Ready For Mind-Control Warfare?

Posted by Nic Halverson 5 HOURS AGO | 0

New report cites military interest in neuroscience in future defense applications. Read more

SmartCap Monitors Trucker Fatigue

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jan 31, 2012 01:15 PM ET | 0

SmartCap uses sensors to monitor brain activity so workers don't fall asleep at the wheel. Read more

Matrix-Style Learning Infiltrates Your Mind

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Dec 15, 2011 04:47 PM ET | 0

Scientists developed a neurofeedback method of learning eerily similar to the famous movie franchise. Read more

Matrix-Style Learning Infiltrates Your Mind

Brain-controlled Computer Tracks Attention

Posted by Jesse Emspak Sun Dec 11, 2011 09:10 AM ET | 0

A brainwave monitor helps train people to pay attention and boosts performance. Read more

Brain-controlled Computer Tracks Attention

Computer Chip Works Like Artificial Brain

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Nov 16, 2011 03:01 PM ET | 0

Analog circuits simulate the way the brain works, and may open computers to learning. Read more

Computer Chip Works Like Artificial Brain

Flexible Brain Implant Could Treat Epilepsy

Posted by Jesse Emspak Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:08 PM ET | 0

A new ultra-thin coating for the brain could generate hi-res images of neural activity needed to treat epilepsy. Read more

Flexible Brain Implant Could Treat Epilepsy

One Step Closer to the Borg

Posted by Trace Dominguez Wed Nov 2, 2011 02:15 PM ET | 0

Researchers are using the same material found in crab and shrimp shells to make tiny devices that interface with human bodies. Read more

Brain Scans Reveal Lucid Dreaming's 'Sleep Cinema'

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Nov 2, 2011 09:40 AM ET | 0

Lucid dreamers experience similar brain activity when they're asleep as when they're awake. Read more

Brain Scans Reveal Lucid Dreaming's 'Sleep Cinema'

Alarm Clock Syncs With Your Sleep Cycle

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Oct 21, 2011 08:26 AM ET | 0

An alarm clock could be set to sync up with your sleep cycle, making it easier -- and healthier -- to wake up. Read more

Now Showing: Movie Clips From Your Mind

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:01 PM ET | 0

Blurry images taken from the human brain reveal movie clips just watched by test subjects. Read more

Energy From Cyborg Bugs

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Sep 2, 2011 10:10 AM ET | 0

Hybrid robot-bugs that carry electronics could power devices with their own wing beats. Read more

Bicycle Equipped With Thought-Controlled Gear Shifting

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Jul 5, 2011 04:29 PM ET | 0

Concept bicycle would use a neurotransmitter helmet to measure brain waves and a transmitter to send that info to a gear shifter. Read more

Bicycle Equipped With Thought-Controlled Gear Shifting

Phase Change Materials Bring Us Closer to 'Brain-like' Computers

Posted by Emad Hanna Thu Jun 30, 2011 09:12 AM ET | 0

Materials store memory and process information simultaneously, just like real neurons. Read more

Phase Change Materials Bring Us Closer to 'Brain-like' Computers

Brainwaves Control Cat-Ear Hat

Posted Wed Jun 8, 2011 10:29 AM ET | 0

Fluffy headwear reads a user's brain activity and turns it into ear movement. Read more

High-Tech Nightshirt Monitors Your Sleeping Pattern

Posted by Emad Hanna Thu Jun 2, 2011 08:31 AM ET | 0

This shirt measures your breathing to determine your sleep patterns. Read more

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