Brain Monitoring Could Be the Dystopian Future of Work
Advocates say neurotechnology can encourage economic growth and the betterment of society. Others say it could fuel inequity ...
EurekAlert!7 天
The future of research into decision-making under stress
The book Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman, put forward the idea that we reason using not one but two systems, ...
Frontiers7 天
Brain near-infrared study of upstairs movement after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
In this study, we employed functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to investigate the characteristics of brain activation in patients after ACLR during a repetitive upstairs task, and compared ...
Using machine learning to predict how people diagnosed with major depressive disorder ...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental health condition characterized by persistent low mood, loss of ...
Science Daily11 天
A team with diverse expertise produces novel ideas -- but are they practical?
A first-of-its-kind study shows that while teams with differing skill sets and perspectives bring fresh, unique ideas to the table, they often struggle to create practical, workable solutions -- ...
Neuroimaging uncovers why diverse teams excel in ideas but falter in execution
Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint ...
Armed robbery in Revesby11 天
Diverse Team Sparks Novel Ideas, Practicality Questioned
Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint team of researchers from ...
Interesting Engineering16 天
US military acquires world’s first mini infrared wearable for pilot neuro monitoring
The fORE system, which stands for fNIRS Operational Readiness Estimation, utilizes functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology. This cutting-edge solution is embedded in a compact and ...
SciELO16 天
Near-infrared spectroscopy and accelerated ageing in evaluating the vigour of lentil seeds
Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a promising, non-destructive ... processing with the 2nd Savitzky-Golay derivative Figure 5 shows the peaks of importance in the wavelength ranges corresponding to ...
OPB19 天
In-N-Out Burger is eyeing site near PDX for first Portland-area restaurant
Since then locations have opened in Grants Pass, Keizer and Roseburg. The proposed development near Portland International Airport just off Interstate 205 would include around 60 parking spaces ...
Fast Company24 天
Neurotechnology could revolutionize work—but it comes with big risks for workers
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy, or fNIRS, measures changes in metabolic activity. It does this by passing infrared light through the skull to monitor blood flow. Both methods can monitor ...
The New York Times24 天
‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences
By Ash Wu I didn’t fully understand the limits of my body until this past June, when I fell down my fire escape and floated outside myself in a near-death experience, much like the ones Peter ...