Scientists in San Diego are developing a new brain interface for use with mobile phone devices.

The brand new system could enable users to dial a number simply by thinking it, participants in a trial run revealed that it was almost 100% accurate, although some individuals achieve higher accuracy than others. How practical such a device would be remains to be seen but it is being hailed as particularly necessary to individuals with disabilities.

Have you ever got up to do something, entered a room and forgotten exactly what it was you were doing?

According to scientists, this is not just popular but a direct result of something referred to as “location-updating effect”. Whenever you walk in to a new room your brain will basically refresh in to take in your new location and surroundings, making you more prone to forget what it was you were doing when you came in.

Called “location-updating effect,” the phenomenon also causes people transitioning between rooms (even virtual ones) to take additional time while attempting to recall items from memory.

The concept that some murderers can verbally influence other individuals to kill isn’t a new one.

Author and criminologist Donato Carrisi continues to be investigating this unusual topic which implies the belief that some convicted murderers appeared to be behaving under the subconscious influence of another individual. But do these whisperers actually exist, or perhaps it is merely a method for criminals to pass fault for their actions upon someone else?