News tagged with reference frame


Study of congenital, acquired blindness reveals new understanding of brain's early spatial development

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Bath have uncovered a new understanding of how the brain develops its sense of space by working with blind people.

Neuroscience created Jan 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Older patients have lower risk of hip fracture after cataract surgery

Medicare patients 65 years and older who underwent cataract surgery had a lower odds of hip fracture 1 year after the procedure when compared with patients with cataract who did not have cataract surgery, according to a study ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Which Direction Now? Just Ask the North-Facing Map in Your Head

(Medical Xpress) -- You’re driving from work to pick up your kids at school. The drive is familiar; you’ve done it almost every day for years. But how do you know in which direction the school is from your home? ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 2 | with audio podcast