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• Educational Psychology
  Child Psychology
  Computer Science
  Distributed Computing
  Child Development
  Information Technology
   
  

  Human Factors Researchers Show That Tablet PCs Belong In Classrooms

  Human factors researchers determined that tablet personal computers can be used to aid students in classrooms. They offer a single platform that can include a student’s notes, textbook, ... > more
• Hearing Loss
  Hearing Impairment
  Perception
  Tinnitus
  Disability
  Child Psychology
   
  

  Hearing And Acoustics Researcher's Mannequin Rocks To Test Safe Volume Levels

  Otology research shows that many teens and adults set their headphones at volumes that can cause hearing damage. Listeners set their headphones at a preferred volume, then place them on a mannequin ... > more
• Intelligence
  Neuroscience
  Psychology
  ADD and ADHD
  Behavior
  Brain Injury
   
  

  Cognitive Scientists Use fMRI To Watch Brains While Eyes Search

  Cognitive scientists ran an experiment to understand how the brain searches for an object with a known shape. They asked subjects to track the movement of dots, and used fMRI to see which parts of ... > more
• Software
  Computer Science
  Artificial Intelligence
  Communications
  Language Acquisition
  Computer Programming
   
  

  Electrical Engineers Create Voice-controlled Mouse

  Computer scientists worked with electrical engineers to move the cursor on a computer screen with the userýs voice instead of a mouse. Software interprets vocal commands to move the cursor, ... > more
• Educational Psychology
  Child Development
  Child Psychology
  Intelligence
  Alzheimer's
  Language Acquisition
   
  

  Teachers Face Off To Prove Their Mettle

  Science teachers gather to compete in a parody of the television program Iron Chef. From a “secret ingredient” such as a soda can or paint contestants piece together a compelling science ... > more
• Virtual Environment
  Transportation Science
  Educational Psychology
  Mental Health
  Intelligence
  ADD and ADHD
   
  

  Psychologist Uses Driving Simulator To Test The Dangers Of Distraction

  Human factors researchers test drivers to measure the risks of driving while distracted. The researchers control the environment by adding turns and changing road conditions, all the while measuring ... > more
• Robotics
  Artificial Intelligence
  Robotics Research
  Engineering
  Computational Biology
  Optics
   
  

  Computational Neuroscientists And Engineers Build Robot That Teaches Itself To Walk Up And Down Hills

  Computational neuroscientists designed a robot that teaches itself how to walk on differing terrain. The RunBot uses an infrared eye to detect slopes, and adjusts its gait for the smoothest walk. ... > more
• Brain Injury
  Optics
  Intelligence
  Child Development
  Neuroscience
  Medical Technology
   
  

  Radiologists Use Light To Scan The Inner Workings Of The Brain

  Radiologists have developed a new device to understand brain activity. It is a collection of fiber optic cables attached to a flexible cap placed atop the head. The cables send near-infrared light ... > more
• Nutrition Research
  Nutrition
  Staying Healthy
  Foodborne Illness
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Dieting and Weight Control
   
  

  Food Psychologist Explains The Mindless Way People Overeat

  A food psychologist has found that people overeat unconsciously, due to numerous factors. Studies show that larger plates result in larger servings. Also, watching television while eating leads to ... > more
• Parkinson's
  Parkinson's Research
  Eye Care
  Elder Care
  Optics
  Caregiving
   
  

  Podiatrist Invents Device To Make Walking Easier For Parkinson's Sufferers

  Working with electrical engineers, a podiatrist has designed a pair of glasses that helps people with Parkinson's to walk with less difficulty. Parkinson's can cause people to freeze, or to take many ... > more

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