Scientists scan brains to solve 'Where's Waldo?' puzzle
NCT ID NCT07572630
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study investigates how the brain identifies important locations in a visual scene, like finding Waldo in a crowded picture. Researchers will use fMRI to scan healthy adults while they perform tasks involving color and motion. The goal is to understand which brain regions help us focus on what matters.
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University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California, 93117, United States