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.
Mind and Machine: Exploring Brain-Computer Interfaces
In neuroscience, the frontier of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) holds the promise of bridging the gap between the human brain and external devices, offering revolutionary applications in fields ranging from robotics and prosthetics to communication and beyond. In the...
Noise Proof: Attack Artifacts Before They Ruin Data
After investing months of time, funds, and personal effort into your electrodermal activity (EDA) study, you begin combing through your data recordings when something catches your eye. Several of the recorded signals don’t look quite right. Rather than a narrow...
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