Neuroscience hasn't been weaponized – it's been a tool of war from the start
Dec 01, 2016 02:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Science
What could once only be imagined in science fiction is now increasingly coming to fruition: Drones can be flown by human brains thoughts. Pharmaceuticals can help soldiers forget traumatic experiences or produce feelings...
Can maths help you win at roulette?
Nov 29, 2016 17:11 pm UTC| Science
Albert Einstein supposedly once said: No one can win at roulette unless he steals money from the table while the croupier isnt looking. Although I wouldnt normally question Einstein, this statement isnt true. In fact,...
Killing Bears Is The Only Way To Save Them, Study Suggests
Nov 29, 2016 10:22 am UTC| Science
Black Bears have existed in some parts of New Jersey for centuries, and it has always been their fate to meet their end in the hands of human hunters. As appalling as this situation might be for those who are committed to...
New Stroke Drug Could Help Prevent Brain Damage And Repair Cells
Nov 28, 2016 13:36 pm UTC| Science
Having a stroke inflicts several problems on the human body that, if left untreated, could significantly impair normal functions. One of the worst effects of a stroke includes damage to brain cells, which can lead to...
San Francisco Tower Is Sinking, Satellite Analysis Proves It
Nov 28, 2016 13:36 pm UTC| Science
Thanks to towering structures built all over cities, all across the world, there is a very real threat of injuries or deaths caused by buildings with structural problems. As such, the discovery that the Millennium Tower...
Holograms are no longer the future, but we must not forget them – here's why
Nov 25, 2016 09:17 am UTC| Science
Stereoscopes entertained every Victorian home with their ability to produce three-dimensional pictures. Typewriters and later fax machines were once essential for business practices. Photo printers and video rentals came...
Study Says Practice Tests Help Maintain Memory Condition During Exams
Nov 25, 2016 09:04 am UTC| Science Life
Exams of any kind are stressful to humans, largely because the brain doesnt like to exert effort under any circumstance and panics when stressed out. According to a new study, one of the best ways to help students perform...
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