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Just like a burst of confetti, our perception of color is an exhilarating display of wonder. The captivating names given to the colors of the year add an intriguing twist to this phenomenon. While we can measure color using numerical codes that represent the activity of our cones, this trichromatic system fails to capture the […]
Imagine the brain as a communication network, with cortical regions sending messages to each other through white matter fibers. Just like a telephone wire can degrade over time, the age-related degeneration of white matter in the brain can affect communication between these regions. In this study, researchers investigated how the blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) […]
Imagine you have a bag of mixed candies, but you’re not sure which ones are the best. Using a super-smart candy classifier and a special gadget that analyzes each candy’s flavor, texture, and color, we’ve discovered the top predictors that determine which candies will become your favorites and which ones will end up being just […]
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