The Amygdala And Observational Learning
Survival in the world requires the ability to respond appropriately to the things that happen in our environment. We have to be able to go…
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Monthly Archive: September 2018
Does Microdosing LSD Stimulate Creativity And Productivity?
Self-prescribed microdosing of LSD has become a growing trend for both dealing with mental health states like depression, and in trying to boost creativity and…
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Maxwell’s Demon Now A Reality? Physicists Implement A Version Of Famous Physics Thought Experiment
In a new study published September 5th, physicists at Penn State report that they have successfully implemented an experimental version of Maxwell’s demon, a physics thought…
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What Do Fleas Look Like?
Fleas are generally 1.5-3.3mm in length and are usually a dark reddish brown color. Like all insects, they have a segmented body with a head…
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Extracting Work From Diluted Solar Radiation
In the early stages of thermodynamics, researchers focused on the study of heat and work transfer. Thermal radiation, which is to be considered in various…
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The Dark Side Of The Moon: Nocebo Effects In Medicine
In randomized, placebo-controlled drug trials, reports of adverse events (AE) are common. 40% or more of patients report such side effects, and in both the…
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Using Heterocyclic Halides To Improve Photovoltaic Properties And Stability
The societal pressure to move towards sustainable energy has made photovoltaics the main competitor for cost-competitive energy sources. As of now, the photovoltaics market is…
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Scientists Create Incredible 3D Models Of The Scene In Which Images Were Taken
Here is a fun experiment to do: Find a room in your house or apartment that only has one window. Seal off the room so…
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A Russian Jurassic Park Is Coming Soon To Siberia
Untold numbers of ancient corpses lay beneath the permafrost in Siberia. Preserved by the icy soil of the region, the genetic material found in the…
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siRNA Delivery Of Bolaamphiphiles: The Path To A Cure For Diabetes And Obesity
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine recently reported a new material to deliver RNA therapeutics to fat cells for gene therapy. Gene therapy has…
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Unakite: Characteristics And Properties
Unakite is a granite that is generally altered with green epidote, pink orthoclase feldspar, and sometimes colorless quartz. If you would like to know the…
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