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In the Zone: How We Achieve Brain Flow
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2021 01:28
Brain flow occurs when a person participates in an activity that is engaging enough to involve someone to a point of barely being distracted, but not so difficult that the task becomes frustrating. Flow, researchers say,...
Alien organisms could hitch a ride on our spacecraft and contaminate Earth, scientists warn
Live Science - 24 Nov 2021 14:00
Scientists warn that increased space exploration raises the risk that alien organisms will invade Earth and that Earth organisms will invade other planets.
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Live Science - 24 Nov 2021 12:44
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Red light therapy could improve eyesight that has declined due to age
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 12:00
Exposure to deep red or near-infrared light can improve the function of the eye's mitochondria, the powerhouses in cells, resulting in slight but lasting improvement to declining eyesight
Psilocybin Reduces Relapses for Those With Alcohol Use Disorder
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2021 03:07
Psilocybin can restore mGluR2 levels in the prefrontal cortex, and this leads to a reduced risk of relapse for those with alcohol use disorder.
Psychedelic Microdosing Improves Mental Health
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2021 02:48
Microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving feelings of wellbeing.
New Link Between a Disrupted Body Clock and Inflammatory Diseases
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2021 23:42
Study identifies a significant way in which a disrupted circadian clock drives inflammation in the body's immune cells.
For the Brain, Context Is Key to New Theory of Movement and Memory
Neuroscience News - 24 Nov 2021 23:20
A new mathematical model explains how the brain has the ability to continuously acquire new skills, specifically movement-based skills, without forgetting or degrading old ones. The theory, dubbed COIN, suggests identify...
Only alcohol -- not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep -- might trigger heart rhythm condition
Science Daily - 24 Nov 2021 22:41
New research that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of t...
Save 15% on Whatafit Resistance Bands Sets this Black Friday
Live Science - 24 Nov 2021 21:21
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Probiotics may prevent bacterial infection of the blood in mice
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 21:00
Feeding mice a probiotic of harmless bacteria helps prevent harmful microbes entering the blood where they could build up and potentially cause a condition called sepsis
Atlantic Ocean water began warming the Arctic as early as 1907
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 21:00
A sediment core from Svalbard has revealed a sudden influx of warm water in the Arctic in 1907, which is evidence of a process that is spurring ice loss
Take 55% off these lightweight, compact binoculars from Eyeskey with this early Black Friday deal
Live Science - 24 Nov 2021 20:30
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Tech companies don't get science fiction - and that's deeply troubling
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
Facebook's parent company wants to build a 'metaverse'. The fact that it doesn't grasp the name's connotations is symptomatic of a wider problem, writes Annalee Newitz
How to slash the shipping industry's enormous carbon emissions
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
The climate crisis means we must urgently cut the huge emissions from sea transport. Engineering tricks, cleaner fuels and a return to the age of sail could all help swab the decks clean
Don't miss: The Robinson family's last stand in Lost in Space
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
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Break the Internet review: How influencers will take over the world
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
Don't be too quick to write off influencers as vacuous kids, they are much more important than that, writes Olivia Yallop in her book Break the Internet: In pursuit of influence
Black lava from this bizarre volcano could reveal Earth's deep secrets
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
Tanzania's Ol Doinyo Lengai is the only volcano known to spew out carbonatite lava, which could offer fresh clues about Earth's mysterious mantle - but getting hold of a sample is no simple matter
Animal review: Netflix's immersive journey into nature is a must-see
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
Breathtaking footage and celebrity narrators make Animal a rare treat, says Gregory Wakeman
Why maths should move on from the ancient Greeks
New Scientist - 24 Nov 2021 20:00
Many people experience maths anxiety and some even mention feelings of "rage and despair". One way to improve the subject's perception is by playing down the Platonists, suggests Michael Brooks
On-chip frequency shifters in the gigahertz range could be used in next generation quantum computers and networks
Phys.org - 24 Nov 2021 19:59
The ability to precisely control and change properties of a photon, including polarization, position in space, and arrival time, gave rise to a wide range of communication technologies we use today, including the Interne...
Rare Einstein manuscript sells for record-smashing $13 million at auction
Live Science - 24 Nov 2021 19:54
A 54-page document co-written with engineer Michele Besso sold for a record-breaking $13 million at auction on Tuesday, Nov 23.