Your brain activity reveals when you are lying about a white lie
Activity in prefrontal cortex provides clues about if a white lie has selfish motives
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Joseph Shavit
May 31, 2021
New sponge acts like a Swiss Army knife in cleaning up water pollution
First used to soak up oil in water, new sponge sequesters excess phosphate from water
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021
Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2021
New research may explain why some people derive more benefits from exercise than others
Although everyone can benefit from exercise, the mechanistic links between physical fitness and overall health are not fully understood
Joseph Shavit
May 27, 2021
Become three years younger in just eight weeks? A new study suggests yes!
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows we can reduce biological age by more than three years in only eight weeks with diet and lifestyle
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2021
Memory details fade over time, with only the main gist preserved
What information is retained in a memory over time, and which parts get lost? These questions have led to many scientific theories
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2021
Ever wonder why your vacations feel like they end as soon as they begin
Time not only flies when you're having fun - sometimes anticipating a fun event makes it feel like it will be over as soon as it begins
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2021
Rough night of sleep? Don't count on caffeine to fight your sleep deprivation
Rough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn't always the answer says a new study from Michigan State University
Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2021
Can TV shows help teens navigate bullying, depression and other mental health issues?
Popular television shows and movies can bolster teenagers' mental health and help them cope with bullying, sexual assault, etc.
Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2021
New details on what happened in the first microsecond of the Big Bang
Researchers from University of Copenhagen have investigated what happened to a specific kind of plasma - the first matter ever to be present
Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2021
New international research provides tips for entrepreneurs to beat the grind
Staying up all night, working nonstop, eating on the run and skipping meals are often telltale signs of starting a new business.
Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2021
New study shows how to boost muscle regeneration and rebuild tissue
One of the many effects of aging is loss of muscle mass, which contributes to disability in older people. To counter this loss...
Joseph Shavit
May 24, 2021
Good news: Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection
People who have had mild illness develop antibody-producing cells that can last lifetime.
Joseph Shavit
May 24, 2021
A community health worker intervention reduces hospital readmissions
These results indicate that CHW interventions may help reduce hospital readmissions and improve preventive care among some patients
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2021
First-of-its-kind flower smells like dead insects to imprison 'coffin flies'
First plant found to deceive pollinators by mimicking decomposing insects
Joseph Shavit
May 21, 2021
New discovery in water treatment: Removing hormones with sunlight
KIT researchers developed a new method to remove micropollutants using a photocatalytic membrane and visible light
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
The doctor will see you (on the computer) now: telehealth's time has come
Telehealth gained popularity during the pandemic. New research from Syracuse University shows it won't be going away anytime soon
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
Tim Morgan's charity ride funds a major breakthrough in Cancer drug resistance
Tim Morgan was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2015. He underwent operations, several rounds of chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2021
'Enlightened' scientists are imitating fireflies to advance cancer treatments
There are many reasons why fireflies glow. One of the best-known examples of bioluminescent beings in nature, fireflies use their light...
Joseph Shavit
May 19, 2021
Humans relate to robots by identifying relatable aspects of their behavior
No one expected the "Automated Guided Vehicles" at St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway, to have personalities.
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