Mind Over Matter: Cognitive Neuroscience and Aging
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” — Mark Twain. While American author and humorist Mark Twain suggested that mental attitude could make aging less daunting, modern science shows that the changes our...
Aesthetically Pleasing: Exploring How the Brain Perceives the Arts
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder—a mostly subjective experience, so the saying implies. While we may share many common ideals about beauty and aesthetics, our reactions to art, music, and literature can diverge, converge, and overlap to a myriad of degrees....
Everybody Hurts: Studying the Physiological and Neurological Components of Pain
A Buddhist saying states, “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.” Pain’s dual nature has presented a conundrum for philosophy and the sciences. As a warning system, it protects us from harm, but it can also be the source of profound psychological and...
Free Your EEG: Wireless and Wearable Systems for the Lab and Beyond
The evolution of wearable technology for recording physiological signals represents a transformative leap for research, particularly when it comes to electroencephalography (EEG). These advancements allow researchers to capture brain activity data in real-world settings, moving beyond the confines of laboratory-based experiments. Mobile and wearable EEG devices utilize wireless technology to transmit data, offering significant advantages over traditional methods.
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