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Could this ingenious new (and affordable) science-backed gadget end the fear of public speaking?
Could this ingenious new (and affordable) science-backed gadget end the fear of public speaking? | BBC Science Focus Magazine
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Venting Doesn’t Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Study Reveals : ScienceAlert
Venting when angry seems sensible. Conventional wisdom suggests expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing steam from a pressure cooker.
But this common metaphor is misleading, according to a meta-analytic review from 2024….
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Can’t Wrap Your Head Around Pi? Here’s a Cool Visual to Help
Pi is an irrational number, and like some irrational people it just goes on and on. What is it with this crazy, crucial number?
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How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon This Month
Astronomy lovers in America, get ready for a treat! In the early morning of March 14, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the US. This type of eclipse happens when Earth blocks the light from the sun that normally illuminates the moon,…
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This protein could play a key role in treating Parkinson’s, new study finds
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, affecting over 10 million people globally. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, and currently, there is no cure. But…
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Here’s what your waist size says about your future brain health
When was the last time you measured your waist-to-hip ratio? If you’re like most of us, probably never. But here’s a compelling reason to start.
A new study, published in Nutrition, Obesity and Exercise, suggests that this simple measurement may…
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Here’s what night sweats could tell you about your body
You slip into peaceful slumber, snuggled up in a bed that’s just the right temperature, only to wake up hours later drenched in sweat. Your pyjamas stick to your skin, the sheets are soaked, and suddenly, you’re wide awake. Confusion and…
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Covid Vaccines Have Paved the Way for Cancer Vaccines
So the UK government signed two partnerships: one with BioNTech to provide 10,000 patients with access to personalized cancer treatments by 2030, and a 10-year investment with Moderna in an innovation and technology center with capacity to…
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This ‘switch’ could put an end to your weight loss plateaus, say scientists
In a frustrating quirk of evolution, our bodies are wired to conserve energy when food intake drops. While this adaptation might have kept our ancestors alive during times of scarcity, it also means that shedding those last few pounds before a…
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One Photographer’s Quest to Redefine the Shark
I expected to meet a dreaded “man-eater,” but when I saw it, I realized that it was a defenseless animal, more afraid of me than I was of it. That moment aroused my curiosity, and I decided to learn more about sharks. I travelled to the…
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