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Monthly Archives: October 2017
Taste Salty, Funky Indian Masala Soda. Then Add Whiskey.
On my first trip to the Indian state of Gujarat, I learned to spot a soda vendor from a mile away. I could see one past the hoards of pedestrians in brightly colored saris, over the street cows walking fearlessly … Continue reading
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Trump’s Enablers Should Be Shamed Out of Public Life
(Photo: White House/ Flickr) In the middle of September, Harvard University announced that it was inviting two controversial new fellows to the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School: former Trump administration spokesman Sean Spicer and whistleblower Chelsea Manning. Source: … Continue reading
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Ophelia is the strongest storm to hit Ireland in at least 50 years.
With winds approaching 100 mph , storm surge has breached coastal defenses , pushing the Atlantic Ocean inland. The Irish Defense Force is on standby to assist with rescue and recovery. Hundreds of thousands of people are without electricity , … Continue reading
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Three-quarters of the total insect population lost in protected nature reserves
Since 1989, in 63 nature reserves in Germany the total biomass of flying insects has decreased by more than 75 percent. This decrease has long been suspected but has turned out to be more severe than previously thought. Source: Three-quarters … Continue reading
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Prozac in ocean water a possible threat to sea life
Oregon shore crabs exhibit risky behavior when they’re exposed to the antidepressant Prozac, making it easier for predators to catch them, according to a new study. Source: Prozac in ocean water a possible threat to sea life
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‘A New Rosetta Stone for Astronomy’
In September of 2015, astronomers detected, for the first time, gravitational waves, cosmic ripples that distort the very fabric of space and time. They came from a violent merger of two black holes somewhere in the universe, more than a … Continue reading
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Worms reveal secrets of aging
Investigators have identified a new molecular pathway that controls lifespan and healthspan in worms and mammals. Researchers have shown that worms with excess levels of certain proteins lived longer and healthier than normal worms. Source: Worms reveal secrets of aging
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A ‘Turbo Charge’ for Your Brain?
Robert Reinhart calls the medial frontal cortex the “alarm bell of the brain.” “If you make an error, this brain area fires,” says Reinhart , an assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University. “If I tell you … Continue reading
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Tai Chi Holds Promise as Cardiac Rehab Exercise
The slow and gentle movements of Tai Chi hold promise as an alternative exercise option for patients who decline traditional cardiac rehabilitation , according to preliminary research in Journal of the American Heart Association , the Open Access Journal of … Continue reading
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Magic Mushrooms ‘Reboot’ Brain In Depressed People, Study Suggests
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Magic mushrooms may effectively “reset” the activity of key brain circuits known to play a role in depression, the latest study to highlight the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics suggests. Source: Magic … Continue reading
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The Arctic is Changing the Jet Stream – Why This Is Important
By Sam Carana, with contributions by Jennifer Francis Global warming is increasing the strength of hurricanes. A warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor and sea surface temperatures are rising. Both of these changes strengthen hurricanes. Source: The Arctic is Changing … Continue reading
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