Scientific out-of-body experiences
“Scientists have induced the age-old phenomenon of out-of-body experiences in healthy volunteers for the first time.
The technique, which uses a virtual-reality-style set up of cameras linked to a head-mounted video display, will help researchers understand how the brain assimilates sensory information to determine the position of its body.
The technique could also improve virtual reality games and remote surgery by creating the illusion that a person is somewhere other than in their own body.”
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Scientists develop technique to induce out-of-body experiences
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/aug/24/2
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The technique, which uses a virtual-reality-style set up of cameras linked to a head-mounted video display, will help researchers understand how the brain assimilates sensory information to determine the position of its body.
The technique could also improve virtual reality games and remote surgery by creating the illusion that a person is somewhere other than in their own body.”
For the rest of the article, go to:
Scientists develop technique to induce out-of-body experiences
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2007/aug/24/2
Facebook is also in the news again, this time for its use by students campaigning against HSBC Bank who were going to withdraw their interest-free overdrafts to students. Student campaigners set up a group on Facebook, and the bank paid attention.
Bank's U-turn on student charges
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/6970570.stm
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