Friday, September 21, 2012

FOR KIDS: Fooling the mind?s eye

Brain scientists find they have much to learn from magicians and their tricks

Web edition : Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Scientists who study the brain have been tapping into the world of magic to learn how its tricks fool our minds. Emerging in just the past five years, this new discipline is often called neuromagic.

Neuroscientists and psychologists study how the mind works and how emotions can affect our responses. These scientists have begun teaming up with magicians to study how tricks can manipulate critical attention and awareness. This research is beginning to give scientists a window into how the mind could be influenced for more than entertainment ? such as improving driver safety or classroom education.

Visit the new?Science News for Kids?website?and read the full story:?Fooling the mind?s eye


Source: http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/345252/title/FOR_KIDS_Fooling_the_mind%E2%80%99s_eye

Talk Like a Pirate Day Chase.com Lady Gaga Shakira iOS 6 Features Endeavor mega millions

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.