Posts Tagged ‘visual perception’
Middle-lane driving keeps seniors safe
U. LEEDS (UK) —Driving in the middle lane is a built-in mechanism older adults use to stay safe behind the wheel. Continue…
Thursday, January 5, 2012 12:57 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Dec 13, 2011 13:13 - 0 Comments
Brain’s view of motion is not so simple
NYU (US) — The relationship between the brain and visual perception varies depending on the type of motion being viewed, a finding that suggests a significantly more complex process than previously thought. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 14, 2011 10:07 - 3 Comments
To see illusion, imagine ‘duck eats rabbit’
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Looking at a classic psychology experiment in a new way suggests that our visual systems are more flexible than previously thought. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 3, 2011 8:27 - 1 Comment
How to make cameras auto-focus like eyes
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — A new algorithm suggests there is information lurking in images that cameras have yet to tap. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 28, 2011 10:50 - 0 Comments
Memories distort what we see today
VANDERBILT (US) — Images held in our working memory may skew perception of current events, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 12, 2011 12:03 - 0 Comments
Why ‘close’ causes some to panic
EMORY (US) — People with a distorted sense of personal space are more likely to experience claustrophobic fear, new research shows. (more…)
