A new doctoral dissertation shows that gambling disorder is linked to brain networks involved in self-control and brain reward functions. By combining several brain imaging methods, the research provides new biological insight into the disorder…
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Study links gambling addiction to altered brain networks for self-control and reward
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No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery
They intuited that molecules near the surface behave differently from those deep within the ice. Ice is a crystal, which means each water molecule is locked into a periodic lattice. However, at the surface, the water molecules have fewer…
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Google Glass has found yet another lease of life — but is it too little too late for smart glasses?
It has been over a decade since Google Glass smart glasses were announced in 2013, followed by their swift withdrawal — in part because of low adoption. Their subsequent (and lesser known) second iteration was released in 2017 and aimed at…
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Quantum physicists just supersized Schrödinger’s cat
Schrödinger’s cat just got a little bit fatter. Physicists have created the largest ever ‘superposition’ — a quantum state in which an object exists in a haze of possible locations at once.
A team based at the University of Vienna put…
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How ‘shared decision making’ for kids’ vaccines could limit access : NPR
A child holds a toy bear with a band-aid after receiving a flu shot during an immunization event in Los Angeles. Flu is one…
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Different types of brain tumors: What they are, how they present and what to expect
Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in or around the brain. They can be primary (originating in the brain) or secondary (metastatic, spreading to the brain from cancer elsewhere).
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The pandemic's hidden toll: Millions of chronic conditions left undiagnosed
When COVID hit, health care systems around the world were turned upside down. Hospitals cleared beds, routine appointments were canceled and people were told to stay at home unless it was urgent. In England, visits to family doctors and hospital…
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US firm takes reservations for its non-existent premise
A new startup, GRU Space, has begun to take reservations for a future Moon-based hotel project they have in the works. Tickets cost anywhere between $250k–$1m, but are more like unsecured deposits or investments in the company than actual…
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Former Banking Insider Makes Strange Warning About Discovery of Alien Life
alien-life-financial-collapse In today’s complex financial environment, governments need to juggle any number of security threats while keeping the global markets functioning smoothly. From AI attacks to
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Best Vegan Meal Delivery of 2026: We Tried the Top Vegan Meal Kits
When trying to find a vegan meal delivery service, several factors should be considered to find your perfect fit.
Prepared meals versus meal kits: Prepared meals come ready to heat in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop. Meal kits, on the…
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