Cutting-edge Brain Research Among 14 UBC Projects to Gain $1.3 Million CFI...
The ability to help people observe their own brain function with a view to modifying their thought processes will be one outcome from a $1.3 million federal investment in 14 research projects at the...
View ArticleBrain’s problem-solving function at work when we daydream
A new University of British Columbia study finds that our brains are much more active when we daydream than previously thought. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of...
View ArticlePeople control thoughts better when they see their brain activity: UBC study
As humans face increasing distractions in their personal and professional lives, University of British Columbia researchers have discovered that people can gain greater control over their thoughts with...
View ArticleDoes watching the World Cup drain our economy?
How the World Cup affects workplace productivity is discussed on CBC The Current. “If we’re engaged in a task that we’re not interested in, then a secondary distraction may help the first task as...
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Understanding mind-wandering could shed light on mental illness: UBC research
Credit: Flickr If you think the mind grinds to a halt when you’re doing nothing, think again. A University of British Columbia-led review of mind-wandering research, published in the November issue of...
View ArticleIs daydreaming at work good for your career?
Yahoo Finance cited research from UBC’s department of psychology which found that our brains are more active when our minds wander. “This study shows our brains are very active when we daydream — much...
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