Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Pondering the Potential of Mind-Detecting Computers

Imagine a world where computers can read our minds and offer psychological and cognitive evaluations and interventions. A team of researchers recently explored the use of physiological and behavioral computing to achieve this remarkable feat. By analyzing data from brain waves, heart rate variability, and facial expressions, these mind-detecting computers could potentially identify signs of […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Tutorial: using NEURON for neuromechanical simulations

The brain and body are like a dynamic duo, constantly influencing each other and generating complex behavior. While there are plenty of simulation tools for studying neural dynamics or biomechanics separately, there are few options for integrated brain-body modeling. Luckily, the widely-used NEURON simulation platform comes to the rescue! In this tutorial, we show you […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Delving into the Power of Visual Heuristics for Verb Production

Imagine trying to capture the essence of a story by looking at the cover of a book. In a similar way, speakers rely on visual cues to identify features of verbs, such as tense and aspect morphology. To explore this phenomenon, researchers conducted experiments with Japanese speakers who were asked to describe computer-generated animations depicting […]

Published on July 31, 2023