Mar 24, 2025 | Electrodermal, Electroencephalography, Life Science Data, magnetic resonance imaging, neuroscience, optical brain imaging, psychology, psychophysiology, Stimulators, Virtual Reality
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....
Feb 25, 2025 | electrocardiography, Electrodermal, HRV, Life Science Data, magnetic resonance imaging, psychology, psychophysiology, respiration, Stimulators
Humans by their nature are social creatures. A sense of community, daily interactions, and shared experiences are tied to our overall mental and physical well-being. Few events in modern history have shut down such interactions more thoroughly than the outbreak of...
Jan 22, 2025 | cardiography, Electrodermal, Eye tracking, HRV, Life Science Data, magnetic resonance imaging, Virtual Reality
“Dry January,” the cutting out of alcohol consumption during the first month of the calendar year, entered the public vernacular a little over a decade ago. The idea was first promoted in 2013 by a British charity to encourage alcohol abstinence, or at the very least,...
Dec 16, 2024 | Life Science Data, neuroscience, physiology, psychophysiology
As 2024 winds down and we ready the confetti to ring in 2025, we at BIOPAC Systems Inc. want to toot our horn after wrapping up an exciting year of growth and innovation. This year brought some big wins for the research community, thanks to BIOPAC’s efforts to make...
Nov 20, 2024 | electrocardiography, Electrodermal, Electroencephalography, Life Science Data, neuroscience, Photoplethysmography, respiration, Stimulators, Virtual Reality
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...
Oct 18, 2024 | Electrodermal, EMG, HRV, Life Science Data, psychology, psychophysiology, Stimulators
In many countries, October ushers in the season of ghosts, goblins, and all manner of frightening things that inhabit our deepest fears. While the popularity of Halloween reflects the thrills many derive from a good scare, facing one’s fears is not always fun and...
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