What happens when your foot falls asleep?
An exercise physiologist explains how it’s a problem of communication between your brain and your body.
September 13, 2021
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Technology
How 'engagement' makes you vulnerable to manipulation and misinformation on social media
You have evolved to tap into the wisdom of the crowds. But on social media your cognitive biases can lead you astray.
September 10, 2021
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9/11 survivors' exposure to toxic dust and the chronic health conditions that followed offer lessons
Those directly exposed to toxic dust and trauma on and after 9/11 carry with them a generation of chronic health conditions,…
September 10, 2021
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SpaceX Inspiration4 mission will send 4 people with minimal training into orbit – and bring space to
The Inspiration4 mission is sending four civilians to space for three days. Though still funded by a billionaire, the mission…
September 10, 2021
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Data science education lacks a much-needed focus on ethics
Undergraduate programs are springing up across the US to meet the burgeoning demand for workers trained in big data. Yet…
September 8, 2021
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Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, leading to catastrophic flooding –
An atmospheric scientist and sailplane pilot describes why large areas of burned land can produce clouds and rainstorms.
September 7, 2021
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Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot raises serious concerns – but probably not the ones you think
If you see the Tesla Bot as a joke or a harbinger of a dystopian future, you could be missing the real threat, which has…
September 7, 2021
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Why are planets round?
Gravity, mass and centrifugal force all contribute to the final shape of a planet.
September 7, 2021
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Dance and movement therapy holds promise for treating anxiety and depression, as well as deeper psyc
The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing global refugee crisis have shone a light on the ever-increasing need for new approaches…
September 3, 2021
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5 reasons video games should be more widely used in school
While China has taken steps to rein in the playing of video games among students during the school week, a U.S. scholar…
September 3, 2021
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Researchers trained mice to control seemingly random bursts of dopamine in their brains, challenging
Mouse brains produce random, strong bursts of dopamine and are able to control them. This may challenge many long-held ideas…
September 2, 2021
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Feds are increasing use of facial recognition systems – despite calls for a moratorium
Politicians of all stripes, computer professionals and even big-tech executives are calling on government to hit the brakes…
September 1, 2021
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Zinc-infused proteins are the secret that allows scorpions, spiders and ants to puncture tough skin
Many small animals make their teeth and claws from a smooth blend of proteins and heavy elements. These materials can form…
September 1, 2021
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Hurricane Ida turned into a monster thanks to a giant warm patch in the Gulf of Mexico – here's what
Ida exploded from a weak hurricane to a powerful Category 4 storm in less than 24 hours, thanks to heat from an ocean eddy.…
August 31, 2021
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Breathing wildfire smoke can affect the brain and sperm, as well as the lungs
Here are some of the ways wildfire smoke particles or the inflammatory signals they cause could reach the brain and what…
August 30, 2021
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What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body – a road map for kids and grown-ups
An infectious disease doctor explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines at a level that children – and adults – of…
August 30, 2021
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Data privacy laws in the US protect profit but prevent sharing data for public good – people want th
Profit-friendly data privacy laws in the U.S. are out of step with public sentiment and hinder uses the public supports,…
August 30, 2021
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The Taliban reportedly have control of US biometric devices – a lesson in life-and-death consequence
The potential failure of the U.S. military to protect information that can identify Afghan citizens raises questions about…
August 30, 2021
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Poison ivy can work itchy evil on your skin – here's how
Two dermatologists explain the itchy and unpleasant allergic reaction this plant can cause in up to 90% of people who encounter…
August 27, 2021
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Vaccines could affect how the coronavirus evolves - but that's no reason to skip your shot
A 2015 paper on chicken virus evolution is being taken out of context and used to fuel fears about COVID-19 vaccines. Its…
August 27, 2021
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