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

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