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Joseph Shavit
May 7, 2022
This is what happens to the human brain over time in space
Long-duration space flight alters fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2022
Anyone can be trained to be creative, researchers say
Researchers have developed a new method for training people to be creative, one that shows promise of succeeding far better than current way
Joseph Shavit
Mar 1, 2022
Exercise may improve thinking skills in people as young as 20
Regular aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or climbing stairs may improve thinking skills in young people as well.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 28, 2022
Physical fitness linked to substantially lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
One finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 26, 2022
Children may instinctively know how to do division even before hitting the books, study finds
A large body of research suggests that, even before children begin formal education, they possess intuitive arithmetic abilities.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 20, 2022
What happens to the brains of astronauts during long-term space missions?
As human exploration of space reaches new horizons, understanding the effects of spaceflight on human brains is crucial.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2021
When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago?
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Now, a new study has brought us closer to understanding some of its evolution.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Is society ready to make human brains?
A group of researchers led by ASHBi and CiRA Assistant Professor Tsutomu Sawai explains the ethical issues regarding brain organoid research
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