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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A wearable electroencephalogram device with several nodes in contact with a person’s head.

Brain wave synchronization enhances classroom learning, NYU study finds

A new study shows that greater brain wave synchronization between students and teachers produces better learning.
Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer April 26, 2023

Students who exhibit the same brain activity patterns as their classmates and instructors, also known as brain-to-brain synchronization, are likely to retain information learned...

An illustration of a woman with her eyes closed laying down against a red background. Numerous connectors and cords are attached to her face via white patches.

Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds

The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer December 6, 2022

One in five people who survive cardiac arrest have conscious lucid experiences during the episode, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at NYU’s Grossman School...