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New Study Reveals Brain's Intricate Space-Time Perception

1/28/2025

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New research from SISSA uncovers a fascinating hierarchy in how our brains perceive space and time. The occipital cortex seamlessly blends these dimensions, while the frontal cortex crafts distinct "time maps." Meanwhile, the parietal cortex showcases a mix of both. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the intricate ways our brains weave together spatial and temporal experiences.

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New research from SISSA uncovers a fascinating hierarchy in how our brains perceive space and time. The occipital cortex seamlessly blends these dimensions, while the frontal cortex crafts distinct "time maps." Meanwhile, the parietal cortex showcases a mix of both. This groundbreaking study sheds light on the intricate ways our brains weave together spatial and temporal experiences.