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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • May 2nd, 2006
The Science of Traffic Jams

The Science of Traffic Jams

Or, hopefully, of the lack of them

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  • By Anca Rusu
  • May 2nd, 2006
We Can Determine Our Level of Happiness

We Can Determine Our Level of Happiness

PDAs with quizzes and questionnaires

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 28th, 2006
Near-Death Experiences Explained

Near-Death Experiences Explained

The connection between near-death experiences and REM intrusion phenomenon

  •  
  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 26th, 2006
Why Do Letters Look the Way They Do and How Did Reading Change Our Brains?

Why Do Letters Look the Way They Do and How Did Reading Change Our Brains?

Letters developed from mimicking natural shapes

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 26th, 2006
When the Chimpanzees Escape and Start Hunting the Tourists

When the Chimpanzees Escape and Start Hunting the Tourists

One person dead and other three seriously injured

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 25th, 2006
How Can You Sneak Up on an Animal?

How Can You Sneak Up on an Animal?

Use wheels rather than feet

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 25th, 2006
The Neurons that Judge the Value of Things

The Neurons that Judge the Value of Things

And determine what choice is made

  •  
  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 20th, 2006
Brain Study: Observation Shuts Down the Observer!

Brain Study: Observation Shuts Down the Observer!

The homunculus myth finally put to rest

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 20th, 2006
Equality Leads to Better Sex and More Happiness

Equality Leads to Better Sex and More Happiness

A global study shows

  •  
  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 19th, 2006
Measuring the Global Mood of the Bloggers Community

Measuring the Global Mood of the Bloggers Community

And detecting significant events within minutes

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 13th, 2006
Should We Become Vegetarians?

Should We Become Vegetarians?

Sustainable Protein Production and Consumption: Pigs or Peas?

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 12th, 2006
What Happens in Your Brain When You Acknowledge Making A Mistake?

What Happens in Your Brain When You Acknowledge Making A Mistake?

The brain activates the same area that is involved in pain

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 12th, 2006
Recommendations for a Natural Good Night Sleep

Recommendations for a Natural Good Night Sleep

First of all: don't take sleeping pills

  •  
  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 11th, 2006
Autism: Communication Breakdown between Brain Areas

Autism: Communication Breakdown between Brain Areas

Rather than a problem of the mirror neuron system

  •  
  • By Vlad Tarko
  • April 3rd, 2006
The Smell of Fear Boosts Cognitive Performance

The Smell of Fear Boosts Cognitive Performance

Chemical signals also work in humans

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • March 31st, 2006
Does Prayer Help You Get Better?

Does Prayer Help You Get Better?

A study on the medical value of prayer conducted on 1 800 patients at six medical centers

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • March 30th, 2006
Tanning Beds Are Addictive

Tanning Beds Are Addictive

UV helps the release of endorphins, the organism's natural drugs

 
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