Human Eyes Play 'Tricks' On Minds: Study
The findings demonstrate that the human visual system is highly flexible - sometimes capable of accurate perception of size by exploiting what is known as 'defocus blur', but at other times subject to other influences and failing to make sense of real-world object size.
May 10, 2023, 10:38 AM IST
Are you acting selfish? Sleep more, says study
A study, led by UC Berkeley research scientists adds to a growing body of evidence demonstrating that insufficient sleep not only harms an individual`s mental and physical well-being but also jeopardises interpersonal bonds and even the altruistic sentiment of an entire nation.
Aug 24, 2022, 11:34 AM IST
Quantum experiment: Scientists to find out if human consciousness is material or immaterial
Lucien Hardy, a theoretical physicist from the Perimeter Institute in Canada, has deviced an experiment involving quantum entanglement that could finally prove whether our minds are controlled by something that may be potentially separate from the material world.
May 26, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Over 100 genes linked to memory in humans identified
The study is part of the nascent but growing field of "imaging genetics," which aims to relate genetic variation to variation in brain anatomy and function.
Mar 28, 2017, 00:42 AM IST
