Scicon Review
Scicon Review
Scicon Review
Nature Network group on consciousness
Alfredo Pereira has initiated a Nature Network group on consciousness, termed Brain Physiology, Cognition and Consciousness. From the description of the group, we can read that: This group is aimed at discussing recent findings...
SciVee — YouTube for scientists
A website being dubbed the YouTube for scientists has been launched, raising new hopes of bringing science closer to the people. SciVee allows scientists to upload published papers, as well as a podcast presenting the paper. As...
Nature Neuroscience special issue
Nature Neuroscience is running a on emotions and disorders of emotion. It includes papers on brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its role in depression and anxiety, the social learning of fear, and how the circuitry ...
Get introduced to consciousness science now!
It is now time for the annual and popular on-line introductory course to consciousness science. Professors Baars and McGovern will lead you through the basic steps in this field, highlight important topics and findings, and inv...
Cognition & Emotion — new issue
A new issue of Cognition & Emotion is out, including articles on affective processing, affection as a form of cognition, and the interdependence of emotion and cognition. Cognition & Emotion, Volume 21 Issue 6 2007 How ...
New books on consciousness
It’s been a while since we announced new books, but here we present some of the most recent titles that should grab your attention.
Latest Articles
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Treating Sciencephobia – Or, how to read real science without getting a nervous breakdown.
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Women not to blame for obesity – but estrogens might be.
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The Kim Kardashian hypothesis of beauty.
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Is ROBO2 really a language gene? Hmmm…
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Cat bug changes behavior – NY Times Science Section
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Be nice to your Precuneus – it might be your real self…
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Acupuncture triggers neurotransmitters in the body
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Flatworm ejaculation is triggered by dopamine… a lesson in ultraconservation.
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Turn the lights off when you sleep: Melatonin and cancer treatment.
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You couldn’t be cuter — the power of the baby schema.
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From The Web – 7 kittens and a flying toy
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The sexiest mammal on earth?
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Microbes may trigger Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Has the Turing test really been cracked?
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Where does visual input become conscious? (Baars, hat tip to Prof. Alumit Ishai)
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Flow in the Zone 2013
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Winter SADness? Stick a light in your ear!
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Love a Gradient
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AD-ENM server: computing with elastic network models
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Fun with oscillations
