A Laboratory of the Future Human Experience
Neurocam
Scientists at Keio University have developed a “neurocam” — a wearable camera system that detects emotions, based on an analysis of the user’s brainwaves. (Video)
Continue reading… “Wearable ‘neurocam’ reads your brainwaves and records your interests”
Air Force operator receiving transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) to accelerate learning.
By running a mild electric current through the brains of pilots during lessons, Air Force researchers have cut their personnel’s learning time in half. Pilots were being taught how to identify targets using drones—the practice is increasingly important to modern warfare and one which, due to its difficulty, is holding back the deployment of drones. Caffeine and other stimulants have been tested to aid learning but none work as well as two milliamperes of direct current for 30 minutes to pilot’s brains during training sessions on video simulators.
Continue reading… “Electrical stimulation to the brain speeds up learning”
Near-death experiences may be caused by a surge of electrical activity in the brain moments before death.
The mystery of why people ‘brought back from the dead’ report powerful spiritual experiences may have a biological explanation, according to experts. Researchers who studied brainwaves of dying patients, found there was a surge of electrical activity in their brains just moments before their lives ended.
Continue reading… “Scientists Believe a Near-Death Experience is the Last Gasp of a Dying Brain”
Putting a ball through a hoop is no big deal, unless you’re using your brain to do it.
Continue reading… “Mind Flex Game Uses Brainwaves To Play”
Ever wondered if you can manipulate the abstract images forming inside your head? A human brain, they say, is very powerful and it is close to impossible to realize its true potential.
Continue reading… “Mind Machines”
The guys over at MAKE recently showed visitors how to make a “Brain Machine”, a trippy looking device which reaches into your mind and helps you to chill out. Now, thanks to the miracle of modern science, you can buy one in kit form and try it on for yourself.
Continue reading… “The Brain Machine”
