Our lives are defined by change, and with every shift and turn, our memory need to adapt. The brain’s responsibility is to keep our memories as flexible as our experiences, enabling us to navigate changes and respond appropriately to new situations. Once thought of as a static repository, our...

Human brains create three copies of every memory we make

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DaySavers and the Cannabis Research Coalition are wrapping up recruitment for their groundbreaking study, “The Science of Smokeability” (SOS). Today marks the final day for participants to enroll in this unique research opportunity. The study aims to explore how various cultivation and processing techniques affect the quality and experience of smoking cannabis, addressing a significant … 
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For the past several decades, the scientific community has been deeply invested in figuring out where the asteroid came from that caused the massive extinction of the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago. This significant event transformed Earth’s biodiversity and ignited a plethora of theories and discussions among researchers.

Massive asteroid killed the dinosaurs, and we finally know where it came from

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start. What does it mean to be healthy? Is it to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, get eight hours of sleep, and drink lots of water – or could simply meeting up with friends be the medicine you need?

How to navigate loneliness, according to neuroscience

Large language models (LLMs) have shown impressive performance on various reasoning and problem-solving tasks. However, there are questions about how these reasoning abilities work and their limitations. In a new study, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Amazon have done a comprehensive study of the capabilities of...

LLMs excel at inductive reasoning but struggle with deductive tasks, new research shows

Having experiences that feel as if one is interacting with a deceased person are common. These experiences tend to be positive and may even be experienced as therapeutic. Research finds that after-death communication experiences can occur outside of grief. Co-authored with Imants Barušs, Ph.D. After-death communications (ADCs) refer to...

What We Know About After-Death Communication Experiences

Who would ever think that the cozy corners of your garden could harbor something deadly? Well, it’s time to believe it. Researchers have stumbled upon a tenacious, life-threatening fungus taking cover in the soils of our home gardens. This isn’t any typical garden-variety intruder, so to speak. It is...

Deadly fungus found in garden soils across America

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Discovering the sharpest minds in your team doesn't have to be a lengthy process. With a strategic two-question approach, you can quickly discern the true thinkers from the eager-to-please.

A Simple Trick to Identify the Smart Ones in a Group of People

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

It’s no revelation that the human body undergoes natural wear and tear as we age. But you might be surprised to discover that this process isn’t as gradual as we’d presumed. A recent study reveals some remarkable truths about aging, specifically when and how our bodies start...

Discovery: Human bodies begin breaking down at a very precise age

A new study has found positive benefits when participants take part in the 'micro-practice' of self-soothing touch for only 20 seconds.

The surprising benefits of self-touch

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ask anyone around you – “Do you believe you have control over your actions?” The chances are high you’ll hear a resounding “Yes.” Most people cherish the idea that they are the architects of their destiny, exercising sovereignty over their personal decisions and their own free will.

"Humans don't have free will," according to decades of research by Stanford scientist

Have you ever wondered why after a long, hard day of learning new things, you still wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on more? Turns out, the secret lies in a good night’s sleep. Now, sleep isn’t just about recharging your energy; it also plays a crucial role in resetting one of our body’s most vital functions: forming memories.

Sleep reboots the brain, making room for new memories

The heavens are getting ready to roll out a stunning red carpet for a rare “supermoon blue moon” that’s about to light up our skies. This isn’t just any full moon; it’s set to outshine and outsize all the other moons we’ve seen this year, grabbing the attention of stargazers and casual viewers alike.

Rare 'supermoon blue moon' will outshine and outsize all other moons this year

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Are you ready for a future where robots can dance, high-five, and even hug humans? Well, that future might be closer than you think. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a humanoid robot that can perform a variety of expressive movements while maintaining its balance on different terrains.

Why engineers are teaching humanoid robots to move and groove

Opioid addiction, driven by powerful drugs like oxycodone, presents a harrowing paradox in modern medicine. While these drugs are indispensable for managing severe pain, their potential for addiction has led to a devastating crisis with countless deaths. In 2022 alone, opioid addiction claimed approximately 85,000 lives via overdose in the...

Brain discovery offers hope for tackling opioid addiction

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THIS mind-boggling riddle has puzzle fanatics stumped and struggling to find the answer - but do you have what it takes?. If you can figure out which glass will fill up first in this funky brainteaser in 12 seconds, you may have the IQ of a professor. Everyone can see...

You have the IQ of a top professor if you can work out which glass will fill up first from the tap in just 12 seconds

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How our brains connect unrelated concepts through reasoning

Have you ever considered how your brain employs reasoning to draw connections between seemingly unrelated objects or concepts? Our cognitive abilities empower us to make these...

How our brains connect unrelated concepts through reasoning

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