Differences in brain activity between ADHD and neurotypical adults
Elaine Pinggal from Monash University, and colleagues assessed how sleep-like brain activity in awake adults influences sustained attention during a task.
Mar 16, 2026
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Investigative Techniques: News and Research on Physical Stimulation
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How sound—but not touch—shapes rhythm in the brain
How do people keep the beat to music? When people listen to songs, slow waves of activity in the brain correspond to the perceived beat so that they can tap their feet, nod their heads, or dance along.
Oct 13, 2025
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How the brain synchronizes itself with rhythmic stimuli
Our brain is adept at synchronizing with rhythmic sounds, whether it's the beat of a song or the steady patter of rain. This ability helps us recognize and process sounds more effectively.
Jun 10, 2025
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VR subway experiment highlights role of sound in disrupting balance for people with inner ear disorder
The vestibular system is a network of organs in the inner ears that detects the motions and position of the head. The brain uses this information, along with inputs from the eyes and joints, to maintain the body's balance.
Jan 24, 2025
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Scientists show electrical stimulation could be key to healthy tendons
A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists
Lucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better health. If you ever experience a dream while knowing that you are dreaming—that's what's called a lucid dream.
Oct 24, 2024
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How uncertainty builds anxiety
Alfred Hitchcock observed that "There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it." A common way to build suspense in a movie scene is for the audience to know something bad is going to happen, but not when it ...
Jun 25, 2024
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New technique uses sound to influence brain waves and sleep in dementia
Using sound to stimulate certain brain waves has the potential to help those with dementia or cognitive decline sleep better, reveals a new study. Sleep disturbances are a common feature in dementia and may affect up to half ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Researcher has studied time for 15 years—here's how her perception of it has changed
Time is one of those things that most of us take for granted. We spend our lives portioning it into work-time, family-time and me-time. Rarely do we sit and think about how and why we choreograph our lives through this strange ...
Nov 2, 2023
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Fiber-infused ink enables 3D-printed heart muscle to beat
Over the last decade, advances in 3D printing have unlocked new possibilities for bioengineers to build heart tissues and structures. Their goals include creating better in vitro platforms for discovering new therapeutics ...
Jul 27, 2023
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