Loneliness & The Immune System
The immune systems of chronically lonely people switch from fighting viruses to fighting bacterial …
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Information Inventory
Scientists have estimated the total amount of information transmitted and stored by humans.
Attack Squid
A newly discovered pheromone instantly sends male squids into a fighting frenzy.
Popularity & Bullying
Kids tend to get more aggressive as they get more popular – up to a point.
Braille Brains
The same area of the brain is activated whether you’re a blind person reading Braille with your …
Micro Musical Instrument
Engineers have developed the first micro-instrument that plays audible music.
Hand Choice
Magnetically stimulating one part of the brain affects which hand people use for a task.
Extreme Longevity
Researchers have identified some genetic similarities in people who live for over 100 years.
Google Crater
Scientists have found a previously undiscovered meteorite impact crater using Google Earth.