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What's behind phantom cellphone buzzes?

  • Written by Daniel J. Kruger, Research Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
imageThis is your brain on plugs.'Brain' via www.shutterstock.com

Have you ever experienced a phantom phone call or text? You’re convinced that you felt your phone vibrate in your pocket, or that you heard your ring tone. But when you check your phone, no one actually tried to get in touch with you.

You then might plausibly wonder: “Is my...

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