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Your calf muscles may be doing more than helping you walk. They could be talking to your brain through a protein that may influence mood and trigger the growth of new neuronsScientists identified apelin, a protein signaling from leg muscles to the brain. Exercising mice showed increased apelin levels in their bl...- What happens to the brain when consciousness goes offline? Scientists uncover how disrupted brain communication can alter awareness, memory and our sense of selfGeneral anaesthesia disrupts brain communication, altering how different regions coordinate their activity. Researchers observe reduced lon...
- In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...
- Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable: What public speaking anxiety means?Psychology says people who are not able to speak properly in front of a crowd aren't incapable or less intelligent. Public speaking anxiety...
- Science says sharks can hunt in total darkness using electricity: The biology behind their sixth senseA shark does not always need to see a fish to detect that a living creature is nearby. In murky water, beneath the sand or during the final...
- In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments: How :envihab helps prepare astronauts?In 2013, a special medical research facility was started in Cologne, Germany to understand how humans adapt to extreme environments. The fa...
- Humanoid robots are beating human records. Now comes the hard partChina's humanoid robots are competing in sports and factory simulations. These robots demonstrated impressive speed, surpassing human world...
- Psychology says people who are scared of closed spaces, spiders, crowds or any other such thing aren't always afraid: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who are scared of closed spaces, spiders, crowds or any other such thing aren't always afraid of the object or place...
- 52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain healthConstipation in space is more than an uncomfortable side effect. Astronauts often face it during long missions, but scientists have not ful...
- This is Jo Nagai: 10-year-old Japanese boy who discovered butterflies remember their memories as caterpillars10-year-old Japanese boy Jo Nagai noticed that the swallowtail butterflies he raised from caterpillars kept flying back to him after releas...
- Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should notConstant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independ...
- Psychology says people who can't stop smiling when they are in front of the camera aren't always trying to look happy: What the behavour reveals?Psychology says people who can't stop smiling when they are in front of the camera aren't necessarily pretending to be happy. Smiling durin...
- A gut health supplement found in common vegetables may reduce knee arthritis pain in six weeks, study findsNew research suggests a daily gut health supplement may reduce knee arthritis pain. Inulin, a prebiotic fiber, significantly lowered pain a...
- Psychology says happy couples may start looking alike over time, but not for the reason you thinkThe human brain naturally groups romantic partners together and searches for similarities, making couples appear more alike than they may o...
- What your dog does while sleeping may be their quietest form of communication — Here's what it could really mean"Your dog doesn't stop communicating after falling asleep." A tiny paw twitch. A soft sigh. A gentle tail wag. Even a change in sleeping po...
- The hormone that helps people sleep may also help to reduce joint pain, finds a new studyMelatonin, a sleep hormone, shows potential for easing long-term muscle and joint discomfort. This hormone may dampen pain signals and redu...
- Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't avoiding life: What this habit may reveal?Psychology says people who like to watch a movie after a long day of work aren't always trying to escape from reality. Psychology explains ...
- Psychology says people who panic a lot in everyday life aren't weak: What this behaviour really means and the psychology behind itPsychology says people who panic a lot in everyday life aren't always incapable of handling challenges. Psychology explains that frequent p...
- Forget birthdays: Experts reveal the surprising hidden clue in your body that may be ageing your brain differentlyBalance between muscle mass and visceral fat may reveal how fast the brain is aging. In a study of over 1,100 adults, higher muscle and low...
- Thinking about exercise may make you stronger, study claimsThe finding has potential implications for patients undergoing neurorehabilitation, such as those who have suffered a stroke, researchers s...
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