Technology can change lives. Need proof? Researchers have proved that long-term training with a brain-machine system can induce partial recovery in paraplegic patients. The results were astonishing. After training, the patients regained voluntary motor control in key muscles. The study, led by Duke University neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis, noted, “…at the end …
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Internet can help you lose weight. There’s no doubt about it. The key is to use the disruptive medium to your advantage. Internet offers the ability to connect to almost anyone which is its biggest strength. But how does it help with weight loss? While we’re in the process of …
Read More »Games make learning new languages easier
Learning a new language is difficult but not impossible. Interaction is the key concept in learning new languages faster. And, a bunch of people from Cornell University have created a game for just that — interacting with others to grasp a foreign language quicker. The interactive game, called ‘Crystallize’, is a …
Read More »Can online games alter our prejudices?
We do not summarize or talk about researches that talk about ideas that people are generally aware of. We want to put forward articles that empower people, giving them insights or information that is not readily available in the public domain. In many ways, this article stands as an example …
Read More »Pokemon Go: The science behind its popularity
Everyone seems to be going gaga over Pokemon Go, the latest game from the Nintendo stable. The augmented reality game allows people to catch Pokemons based on locations. Launched for the U.S., Australia and New Zealand markets, it has gone on to become the top-grossing app on the appstore. The …
Read More »After Oculus Rift, will virtual reality finally take off?
We are on the threshold of the next big leap, one that promises to revolutionize the way we perceive all things digital. Yes, we are talking about virtual reality and the big strides it has taken to reach mass market in the recent years. The march towards this technology became …
Read More »Anxiety disorder: all you need to know
Anxiety disorder is a catchall term that encompasses everything from fear, panic, nervousness and worrying. We get nervous when forced to do an activity that requires us to go well out of our comfort zone. The fear of a negative consequence is a major factor. We all go through times …
Read More »How virtual reality can help confront your fears
Virtual reality is getting bigger by the day and its benefits are now felt across sectors. We always associate virtual reality with games and entertainment, in the way how it can recreate real-life situations and give a completely immersive experience, but the technology has moved forward in great speed and …
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