Mar. 27, 2019 — A synaesthesia-like effect in which people ‘hear’ silent flashes or movement, such as in popular ‘noisy GIFs’ and memes, could be due to a reduction of inhibition of signals that travel between visual and auditory areas of the brain, according to a … read more 

Mar. 26, 2019 — Immersive virtual reality (VR) may enable interventional radiologists to improve treatments using real-time 3D images from inside a patient’s blood vessels. New research shows that the interactive technology could provide faster, more efficient treatment, with less radiation exposure and greater precision, ease and … read more 

Mar. 25, 2019 — A research team has developed an innovative computational tool offering researchers an efficient method for detecting the different ways RNA is pieced together (spliced) when copied from DNA. Because variations in how RNA is spliced play crucial roles in many diseases, this new analytical tool will provide greater capabilities for discovering … read more 

Mar. 27, 2019 — Historical tortoiseshell trade routes may have established the groundwork for modern illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, according to new research. The study also concludes that the tortoiseshell trade harvested nine million turtles, … read more 

Mar. 25, 2019 — A new study used a targeting strategy that tracks where, when, and for how long consumers are in a shopping mall to determine how shoppers’ physical movements affect their economic choices. The study found that targeting potential customers in this way can significantly improve advertising via mobile … read more