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When Elders Can't Hear Words at a Noisy Holiday Gathering, Too Many Brain Cells May Be Firing at Once
Neuroscience News - 24 Dec 2022 21:26
Older mice were less capable than younger mice at "turning off" certain actively firing neurons when exposed to ambient noise. The result causes a fuzzy soundscape that makes it difficult for the brain to focus on one ty...
These Were the Top 10 Most-Read Singularity Hub Stories of 2022
Singularity Hub - 24 Dec 2022 17:00
With the end of 2022 approaching fast, we took a look back at the stories that struck a chord with readers this year. Below, you’ll find Singularity Hub’s 10 most-read articles of 2022. They’re a diverse bunch: fro...
25 breathtaking images of the northern lights
Live Science - 24 Dec 2022 15:01
Auroras paint the skies in eerie hues of green and blue in these stunning images of the northern lights.
How do smelling salts work?
Live Science - 24 Dec 2022 12:00
Smelling salts are found in Victorian novels to rouse fainting women and on the sports field to possibly help athletes. But how do they work?