A new theory for what’s happening in the brain when something looks familiar This novel concept from the lab of neuroscientist Nicole Rust brings the field one step closer to understanding how memory functions. Long-term, it could have implications for treating memory-impairing diseases like Alzheimer’s. How can the brain distinguish between something new and something familiar? Research from the Visual Memory Lab led by Nicole Rust has a new theory, replacing one long-held by the field. (Image: Julia Kuhl)
When a person views a familiar image, even having seen it just once before for a few seconds, something unique happens in the human brain.
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TAMIS helps uncover memories from forgotten family films
Bailey Hanson wanted a way to preserve and view her family s old home videos. Knox County s TAMIS stepped in to help. Author: Katie Inman Updated: 7:48 PM EST February 19, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. After a Knoxville woman posted a plea on Facebook asking how she could convert family films she found, a Knox County resource stepped in to help.
The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, or TAMIS, specializes in preserving history. In their vault inside of the East Tennessee History Center are thousands of reels, clips and footage from the past.
Bailey Hanson got a glimpse into a hidden part of her family s history on Friday. Her dad had a box of 8mm film and no one knew exactly what was on the four reels.
Orrville Public Library has Christmas reads for everyone
ORRVILLE Looking to curl up with a good book this holiday season? The public library has several suggestions for families and adults alike to read by the glow of the Christmas lights.
For families and children, the Orrville Public Library is recommending the books “Dasher” by Matt Tavares, “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore with illustrations by Loren Long, and “Pick a Pine” by Patricia Toht with illustrations by Jarvis.
“Dasher” follows a young reindeer named Dasher who is confined in a traveling circus until she dares to break free one day. She heads north, hoping to pursue the kind of life her mother remembers from long ago. Along the way, she meets a nice man in a red suit with a horse-drawn sleigh. Could they have a future together, helping each other, and making children all over the world happy as well?