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Electrically Stimulating the Brain Can Boost Visual Memory 110 Percent

Popular Science - August 14, 2010 - 5:46am
EEG Electrodes via Flickr/ delta avi delta

Literally donning an electrode-studded thinking cap can improve your memory by 110 percent, according to a new study by Australian researchers. The method applies electricity to the head to inhibit a specific region of the brain that has been implicated in autism. Read more »

Video: Play Super Mario Bros. on NES Using Nothing But Eye Movements

Popular Science - August 5, 2010 - 6:26am
Eye Mario

The people that brought you such fringe DIY projects as the "first person shooter with real guns" and "driving your car with an iPhone" have come up with yet another project that you probably shouldn't try at home: a means of placing electrodes all over your face so you can play NES using only your eyes. Read more »