No Memory Means No Imagination

This Rice University study addresses the need to clarify and standardize the terminology used to describe Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. Current BCI terminology is complex and confusing, so this study aims to create a clear system for classifying different types of BCIs based on each device’s primary purpose and invasiveness.

This Leiden University study examined how sleep affects college students' academic performance and ability to concentrate. It found that chronic sleep reduction (ongoing tiredness, sleepiness, and irritation) leads to lower grades and worse concentration. While sleep quality and knowledge of good sleep habits positively affected academic performance, the most significant finding was that students who consistently didn't get enough sleep performed worse academically, indicating that consistency plays a big role in sleep schedules.

This University of Minho study examined how regular coffee consumption affects the brain's functional networks and connectivity patterns. Researchers found that coffee drinkers showed decreased neuronal connectivity, particularly in areas controlling emotions and sensory processing. Coffee drinkers also showed higher stress levels, yet their brain patterns suggested improved alertness and sensory processing. Interestingly, when non-coffee drinkers consumed a single cup of coffee, their brains temporarily mimicked the pattern of regular coffee drinkers.