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Periodic rhythms—whether seen, heard, or generated—may engage rotational dynamics in how the brain models experience.” — Brad ...

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The primary visual cortex (V1) is probably the best characterized area of primate cortex, but whether this region contributes directly to conscious visual experience is controversial.

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There’s a place in Pennsylvania where a groundhog predicts the weather, where time seems to slow down, and where $50 in your pocket makes you feel like royalty – it’s Punxsutawney, the small town with ...