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The accelerating pace of scientific publishing and the rise of open access , as depicted by xkcd.com cartoonist Randall Munroe.

Via KurzweilAI.net Keio University scientists have developed a “neurocam” — a wearable camera system that detects emotions, based on an analysis of the user’s brainwaves. The hardware is a combination of Neurosky’s Mind Wave Mobile and a customized brainwave sensor. The algorithm is based on measures of “interest” and “like” developed by Professor Mitsukura and the neurowear...

Via IEET Philosopher Nick Bostrom is a Swedish at the University of Oxford known for his work on existential risk and the anthropic principle covered in books such as Global Catastrophic...

A high-fidelity virtual environment for the study of paranoia. Schizophr Res Treatment. 2013;2013:538185 Authors: Broome MR, Zányi E, Hamborg T, Selmanovic E, Czanner S, Birchwood M,...

Effects of the addition of transcranial direct current stimulation to virtual reality therapy after stroke: A pilot randomized controlled trial. NeuroRehabilitation . 2014 Jan 28; Authors:...