Why do people get their best ideas in the shower?
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The benefits of taking a shower might be more than skin deep - and there's a reason why many people get their best ideas daydreaming there.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 13, 2022
Loneliness linked to memory decline, study says
Scientists report certain people who feel lonely over a sustained period of time may experience elevated decline in verbal memory skills.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11, 2022
What makes a voice attractive to others -- study finds
What makes a voice attractive is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our personal lives, workplaces and society
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 10, 2022
What happens in your brain when you daydream?
Science suggests that mind-wandering freely to more pleasant and playful thoughts may improve our mood and foster creativity.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 10, 2022
How does the brain make memories?
In a Cedars-Sinai study, researchers have discovered two types of brain cells that play a key role in dividing continuous human experience.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 10, 2022
Physical activity may protect your brain as you age
New research from UGA shows every extra step counts when it comes to protecting the brain from the harmful effects of aging.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 9, 2022
Beverage-makers innovate with new products to boost brain power
Among the trends in functional beverages are products that provide an edge in managing stress and support better focus and cognition.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 8, 2022
What happens in our brain when we die? Surprising results
Imagine reliving your entire life in the space of seconds. Like a flash of lightning, you are outside of your body, watching your life.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 8, 2022
How does the human brain create memories?
Researchers have identified two types of cells in our brains that are involved in organizing discrete memories based on when they occurred.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 6, 2022
Single test for over 50 genetic diseases will cut diagnosis from decades to days
The diseases covered by the test belong to a class of over 50 diseases caused by unusually-long repetitive DNA sequences in a person’s genes
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 1, 2022
CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction
The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 23, 2022
Researchers artificially reproduce the learning and forgetting functions of the human brain
Researchers managed to emulate learning neuromorphic abilities using thin layers of cobalt oxide - new step towards brain-inspired computers
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