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Is Time A Fundamental Part Of Reality? A Quiet Revolution In Physics Suggests Not
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (1257+ words) Research led by Florian Neukart (Leiden University) And yet, for more than a century, physics'has struggled to say what time actually is. This struggle is not philosophical nitpicking. It sits at the heart of some of the deepest problems in…...
Hacking The Grid: How Digital Sabotage Turns Infrastructure Into A Weapon
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (660+ words) Research led by Saman Zonouz (Georgia Institute of Technology) To understand how a nation can turn an adversary's lights out without firing a shot, you have to look inside the controllers that regulate modern infrastructure. They are the digital brains…...
Scientists May Have Found The Body's 'Brake Pedal' For Inflammation
1+ week, 2+ day ago (234+ words) Home " Drug & Medication News Research led by David Bishop-Bailey and Derek W. Gilroy (University College London) The breakthrough centers on intermediate monocytes, white blood cells that normally appear briefly during inflammation but get stuck at elevated levels in people with chronic…...
Aerobic Exercise Makes The Brain Younger, Scientists Just Can't Explain Why
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1107+ words) Research led by Drs. Lu Wan and Kirk Erickson (AdventHealth Research Institute) Committing to an exercise regimen isn't easy, but a younger brain is a strong motivator. When researchers asked middle-aged adults to practice aerobic exercise regularly for a year,…...
Society In Decline? Research Gives Reasons For Optimism...
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (704+ words) Home " Society & Culture News Research led by Paul Hanel (University of Essex) Talk to a random member of the public and they're likely to say that people's behavior is getting worse. From'brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out loud on'public…...
STUDY: Why You're Wise On Tuesday And Foolish On Sunday...
3+ week, 3+ day ago (971+ words) Home " Psychological News Research led by Igor Grossmann and Jackson A. Smith (University of Waterloo) It's that time of year when the internet turns into a giant group chat about self-improvement. New year, new you. Better habits. Better boundaries. A year…...
STUDY: Secret To Achieving New Year's Resolutions -- Enjoyment...
4+ week, 1+ hour ago (920+ words) Research led by Kaitlin Woolley, Cornell University ITHACA, N.Y. " New Year's resolutions have become almost synonymous with failure. By mid-February, most people have already abandoned their ambitious goals to eat healthier, exercise more, or save money. Does it come down to…...
When Your Mind Goes Blank: Scientists Discover Consciousness May Actually 'Pause'...
4+ week, 1+ day ago (392+ words) Research led by Thomas Andrillon (Institut du Cerveau-Paris Brain Institute) The lights are on, but is anyone home? (Credit: Prostock-studio on Shutterstock) Consciousness may actually pause while you're awake. The brain patterns during mind blanking resemble markers seen in deep…...
Bowls Of Alcohol, Fire-Breathing Acrobats, Sexual Debauchery: How To Party Like Ancient Greeks...
4+ week, 1+ day ago (778+ words) Home " Historical News Research led by Konstantine Panegyres (The University of Western Australia) Credit: Alena Kolackova on Shutterstock Parties in ancient'Greece'were wild, with evidence of copious alcohol and sex. That's the popular idea that endures today. But there were different…...
Aggressive Negotiators Win More Money But Destroy Something More Valuable, Study Says
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (542+ words) Home " Business News Reviewed by Chris Olaniran Research led by Hannes M. Petrowsky, Leuphana University of Lueneburg, Germany That bold first salary offer might get you an extra $10,000, but it could cost you something money can't buy: the relationship itself. "Moving…...