MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain's sensitivity to rewarding experiences—a critical factor in motivation and attention—can be shaped by socioeconomic conditions.
Jan 22, 2024
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Air conditioning in our workplaces doesn't just cool the air—it can also help trap particles from bushfire smoke and reduce our exposure to potentially harmful elements like soluble mercury, sulfate and nitrate, new research ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Sports-based interventions show great promise in supporting positive change in mental health outcomes—but few mental health interventions have specifically targeted young males in sport settings, and Flinders University ...
Jan 22, 2024
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Less than half of UK motorists surveyed by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) know they must be able to read a number plate from 20 meters away in order to drive safely.
Jan 22, 2024
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Researchers from the University of Alberta (U of A) are working to improve the only oral antiviral approved for COVID-19 infections in the hopes of expanding its use in populations that need it most.
Jan 22, 2024
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A completely incisionless device that replicates metabolic surgery without making any cuts could surpass current technologies for managing metabolic conditions, providing unmatched treatment for millions of people who reject ...
Jan 19, 2024
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Pregnancy often causes discomfort, whether it be morning sickness, backaches or swollen feet. But sometimes, health experts warn, a seemingly minor symptom could be a flag for something more.
Jan 19, 2024
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If you were looking for information on dengue fever and only had access to older textbooks, it would likely be found in the sections on tropical and subtropical diseases.
Jan 18, 2024
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with a tight win for Argentina over France on penalties, but it was also a triumph for SARS-CoV-2 with a significant jump in the number of cases, some of which York University researchers say ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Boosting exercise is often on the agenda in the new year, but if you're struggling to stick to a new fitness regime, University of South Australia research shows that virtual reality (VR) will not only make exercise feel ...
Jan 18, 2024
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