Quick links from the past week in mind and brain news:
PBS has a TV programme, with online video, about stimulating the brain through nanowires implanted into blood vessels.
Neuroscientist, artist, author and stroke survivor Dr Jill Bolte Taylor is interviewed on Neurofuture.
The brain’s visual system can adapt and develop later in life, even if cataracts block all visual input during childhood, reports BBC News.
Mixing Memory reports on a curious study suggesting that the suggestion of a ghostly presence makes people less likely to cheat.
The Washington Post wonders whether teenage multi-tasking and ‘flitting from task to task’ could affect their long-term ability to focus.
Neural Development is a new open access journal, which is reviewed by Neurophilosopher.
Lack of sleep may impact upon moral judgement, reports New Scientist.
The BPS Research Digest examines research that suggests childhood experiences could increase the risk for PTSD later in life.
Do voters based their choice on facial features rather than message? The Toronto Star considers some recent research that suggests this might be the case.
Edge features Marvin Minsky with an essay on artificial intelligence and the psychology of love.
Another great demo from Cognitive Daily: using word prompts to help change blindness.
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