All articles tagged with #perception
Originally Published 15 days ago — by ScienceAlert
Research shows that individuals with visual snow syndrome experience heightened face pareidolia, seeing faces in random patterns more frequently due to hyperexcitability in the visual cortex, which amplifies false perceptual signals and offers insights into how the brain interprets visual information.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by ScienceAlert
Recent research suggests humans may have over 30 senses, including traditional ones like sight and hearing, as well as others like proprioception and interoception, all working together to create a unified experience of the world. Our perception is multisensory and influenced by various factors, with ongoing studies exploring the complexity of human sensory systems.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Conversation
Modern research suggests humans have between 22 and 33 senses, including traditional senses like sight and hearing, as well as others like proprioception, interoception, and the sense of ownership, all working together to create a unified perception of the world.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by BuzzFeed
Since 2020, many aspects of life such as prices, social decency, public behavior, and the job market have changed significantly, with people feeling that time, social interactions, and everyday experiences have been altered or worsened post-pandemic.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
Scientists have confirmed that humans possess a 'seventh sense' of remote touch, allowing them to detect objects buried in loose materials like sand with about 70% accuracy, outperforming robots in subtlety. This ability, akin to certain shorebirds' prey detection, suggests that humans can perceive faint pressure ripples in granular media, opening new possibilities for applications in archaeology, forensics, and planetary science. Future research aims to explore different materials, improve robotic sensing, and understand the underlying neural mechanisms.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Brighter Side of News
Research reveals humans possess a 'seventh sense' called remote touch, allowing them to detect buried objects beneath sand before contact, a capability supported by experiments and robotic models, which could have applications in archaeology, search and rescue, and planetary exploration.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PsyPost
The article explores higher states of consciousness, or awakening experiences, which temporarily expand awareness and alter perception of reality. These experiences can be triggered by psychological distress, contact with nature, or spiritual practices, and often lead to lasting positive changes in outlook. While neuroscientific explanations exist, psychological factors like relaxation and mental quietness play a significant role. Cultivating stillness through meditation and nature contact can increase the likelihood of such transformative experiences.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A study shows that despite individual differences in neural activity, humans share a common relational structure in brain responses that explains how we perceive the world similarly, which could inform AI development.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by OregonLive.com
Most Portlanders interviewed see the city as peaceful and community-oriented, disputing portrayals of it as a war zone or burning, and note that protests have not significantly disrupted their daily lives, though some are affected emotionally or concerned about city issues.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Neuroscience News
Déjà vu is a normal brain glitch caused by temporary misfires in memory and perception, involving activity in the hippocampus and temporal lobe, and can be triggered by subconscious processing of familiar patterns or subtle sensory cues, rather than any supernatural phenomenon.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PsyPost
A study shows that familiarity with words influences how loud we perceive them to be, with real words sounding louder than nonsense words at the same volume, and this effect occurs in both native and second languages, highlighting how top-down cognitive processes shape sensory perception.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Road to VR
Some VR users experience a temporary sensation of being 'stuck in VR' after removing their headsets, caused by discrepancies in proprioception and the brain's adaptation to virtual environments. This phenomenon, known as 'proprioceptive-disconnect,' is linked to the imperfections of VR tracking and latency, and generally fades within a few hours. Studies suggest these effects can also influence memory and physical perception, highlighting the need for further research into VR's long-term impacts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Drop Site News
A leaked report reveals Israel's efforts to improve its image abroad through targeted messaging and propaganda, highlighting the disparity between public perception and reality regarding Gaza casualties and Israel's actions, amid ongoing conflicts and international criticism.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Slate
A recent review of over 100 years of perception research challenges the long-held belief that visual illusions like the Müller-Lyer are culturally based, providing evidence that such illusions are likely universal across humans and even other animals, suggesting shared perceptual processes rather than cultural artifacts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Big Think
The article explores the complex and evolving scientific and philosophical understanding of consciousness, highlighting debates on shared perception, the potential for higher forms of consciousness, and the challenges in scientifically cracking the 'hard problem' of consciousness, including insights from experts across various fields.