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Ever wonder how fast your brain can predict what’s coming next in a sentence? Scientists conducted online mouse cursor-tracking experiments to study this very question. Participants saw visual arrays with objects while listening to sentences that were either predictive or non-predictive. By analyzing participants’ mouse cursor movements, researchers found that people were able to anticipate […]
Imagine you’re trying to catch a fast-flying ball with your hands while simultaneously trying to listen for a specific sound in a crowded room. It can be challenging, right? Well, our brains also face similar challenges when it comes to processing information from multiple senses, such as seeing and hearing. In this study, scientists wanted […]
Imagine you’re a detective in a movie, trying to crack a case. In this case, your mission is to predict cognitive impairment risk in elderly illiterate Chinese women. To achieve this, researchers used a powerful tool called a prediction model. Just like how the detective gathers clues and evidence to uncover the truth, the scientists […]
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