Maybe, maybe not.

Originally shared by Joe Carter

Maybe, maybe not.

Why a 'genius' scientist thinks our consciousness originates at the quantum level

"...This theory is not appreciated by everyone in the scientific community, with many critics saying the brain is too “warm, wet, and noisy" and cannot sustain a quantum process. Another physicist, Max Tegmark, even calculated that the brain cannot possibly think as fast as this idea requires. Hawking is also not on board, suggesting Penrose should stick with his field of expertise."

https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/why-a-genius-scientist-thinks-our-consciousness-originates-at-the-quantum-level
https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/why-a-genius-scientist-thinks-our-consciousness-originates-at-the-quantum-level

We're beginning to understand what animals are saying.

Originally shared by John Hagel

We're beginning to understand what animals are saying. Researchers announced the creation of “DeepSqueak,” a deep learning system that can detect and analyze the vocalizations of rodents
http://bit.ly/2tIYmrG

Archived in Blogger Posts prior to 26 February 2019 in G+ Mass Migration have been downloaded via Google+ Exporter...

Originally shared by Jeff Diver

Archived in Blogger Posts prior to 26 February 2019 in G+ Mass Migration have been downloaded via Google+ Exporter and archived at [ https://gplusmigration.blogspot.com/ ] No attempt has been made to index or organize, but you can get easy access to the information using "Search this Blog" and the labels.

I have not resized images to fit or done any of the "finishing touches" I would do for one of my other blogs. I think there are over 1,000 posts going back to the beginning of the community, but I have not confirmed that figure. At least some comments have been included.

This is offered to you as a learning resource and should give you a good idea of the Exporter results you might have to refine for yourself if you use G+Exporter [ http://bit.ly/GooglePlusExporter ] to retrieve your data. All I did was add "Search this Blog" and "Labels" to the standard basic sidebar. Hope you will find it useful!
https://gplusmigration.blogspot.com/

Hacking the Mind Just Got Easier With These New Tools

Originally shared by Futuristech Info

Hacking the Mind Just Got Easier With These New Tools

https://singularityhub.com/2018/11/12/hacking-the-mind-just-got-easier-with-these-new-tools/

#neuroscience #brain #health #lifehack #srsly #science #tech #technology #future

Fasting ramps up human metabolism, study shows

Originally shared by Ward Plunet

Fasting ramps up human metabolism, study shows

Research uncovers previously unknown effects of fasting, including notably increased metabolic activity and possible anti-aging effects.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/01/190131113934.htm

Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Exercise training alters brain blood flow and improves cognitive performance in older adults, though not in the way you might think.

Exercise was associated with improved brain function in a group of adults diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and a decrease in the blood flow in key brain regions.
https://neurosciencenews.com/exercise-blood-flow-aging-10670/

ScienceAlert: The Risks of Advanced AI Are Real. We Need to Act Before It's Too Late, Warn Experts.

Originally shared by Rob Jongschaap

ScienceAlert: The Risks of Advanced AI Are Real. We Need to Act Before It's Too Late, Warn Experts.
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-risks-of-advanced-artificial-intelligence-are-real-we-need-to-act-now
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-risks-of-advanced-artificial-intelligence-are-real-we-need-to-act-now

Medical Marijuana Relieves Symptoms in Children with Autism

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Medical Marijuana Relieves Symptoms in Children with Autism

Cannabis as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be a well-tolerated, safe and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness, and rage attacks.

The research is in Scientific Reports. (full open access)
https://neurosciencenews.com/medical-marijuana-autism-10669/

Sleep Apnea Creates Gaps in Life Memories

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Sleep Apnea Creates Gaps in Life Memories

People with sleep apnoea struggle to remember details of memories from their own lives, potentially making them vulnerable to depression.

The research is in Journal of the International Neuropsychology Society. (full access paywall)
https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-apnea-memory-10668/

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

This breakthrough, which harnesses the power of speech synthesizers and artificial intelligence, could lead to new ways for computers to communicate directly with the brain.

It also lays the groundwork for helping people who cannot speak, such as those living with as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or recovering from stroke, regain their ability to communicate with the outside world.

The research is in Scientific Reports. (full open access)
https://neurosciencenews.com/brain-signals-speech-10660/

Learning New Vocabulary During Sleep

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

Learning New Vocabulary During Sleep

Researchers report new foreign words and their translation words could be associated during a midday nap with associations stored into wakefulness.

The research is in Current Biology. (full open access)
https://neurosciencenews.com/sleep-vocabulary-learning-10667/

Robot combines vision and touch to learn the game of Jenga: Machine-learning approach could help robots assemble...

Originally shared by ScienceDaily
http://dlvr.it/QxzTg8

What Vegans Need to Know About B12

https://chooseveg.com/blog/what-vegans-need-to-know-about-b12/