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Sunday, 11 December 2016 01:34

A new way to retrieve ‘lost’ memories: Scientists use MAGNETS to help people remember their past

It used to be thought certain memories were forgotten forever But a study has identified a region of the brain these can be 'tucked away' Researchers brought them back by prompting subjects and using magnets This technique could help those with disorders of thought, like depression Someone reads a phone number out to you, and you dial the number to ring it, but ten minutes later, would you still remember that number? Understanding what kind of information the brain stores, and what it keeps handy for easy access is not fully understood, but a new study shines light on the…

Saturday, 10 December 2016 01:51

10 ways to tell if your president is a dictator - Stephen M. Walt

There are good reasons to worry about how Donald Trump will handle foreign policy, but there are also reasons to think he won't be any worse than some other administrations. The neoconservatives who dominated foreign-policy making in George W. Bush's administration had lots of prior experience, God knows, and look at all the harm they did. My fears about Trump's foreign policy have always been two-fold: that he might pursue a more sensible grand strategy but do it incompetently, thereby weakening America's international position, or that he will eventually get co-opted by the foreign-policy establishment and repeat the Blob's most…

Friday, 09 December 2016 02:55

Why you should never make a decision when you’re hungry

We all know the danger of going shopping while hungry, and now experts say we shouldn't make any important decisions while feeling peckish. This is because a hormone called ghrelin, that's produced by the stomach in anticipation of a meal, has a negative effect on decision making. The appetite-increasing hormone also decreases the ability to control impulses. Experts say we shouldn't make any decisions while feeling peckish, because a hormone called ghrelin, that's produced by the stomach in anticipation of a meal (stock), has a negative effect on decision making 'For the first time, we have been able to show…

Thursday, 08 December 2016 02:11

Robots to steal 15m of your jobs, says bank chief

Mark Carney warned in a speech many jobs would be 'hollowed out' Huge technological advances meant roles could be automated instead Entire professions, such as accountancy, could be pushed to the brink Robots could put 15million Britons out of work, the Bank of England Governor declared last night. In an alarming vision for workers, Mark Carney warned many jobs would be 'hollowed out' as huge technological advances meant roles could be automated instead. The Bank has said the march of the machines in the workplace puts administrative, clerical and production staff most under threat. And it has even predicted that…

Wednesday, 07 December 2016 03:16

Hope rises for sickle cell patients as scientists develop artificial blood

Artificial blood stored as a powder could one day revolutionise emergency medicine and provide trauma victims a better chance of survival. Researchers have created an artificial red blood cell that effectively picks up oxygen in the lungs and delivers it to tissues throughout the body. This artificial blood can be freeze-dried, making it easier for combat medics and paramedics to keep on hand for emergencies, said senior researcher Dr. Allan Doctor. He is a critical care specialist at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, United States (U.S.). “It’s a dried powder that looks like paprika, basically,” Doctor said.…

Tuesday, 06 December 2016 02:16

Eat nuts every day to cut heart and cancer risk

Eating 20 grams of nuts every day could reduce the chances of dying early Particularly walnuts, sunflower seeds and pecans, are high in antioxidants Peanuts are so healthy a review suggests even peanut butter will help A handful of nuts a day can slash your risk of heart disease and cancer. Eating just 20 grams of nuts every day could reduce the chances of dying early by more than a fifth, scientists found. Nuts, particularly walnuts, sunflower seeds and pecans, are high in antioxidants, thought to protect the body against cell damage. Peanuts – technically a legume – are so…

Wednesday, 30 November 2016 02:31

11 ways sitting at your desk all day is slowly killing you

Is sitting all day making you a sitting duck for serious health issues? According to Harvard Health Publications, too much sitting has been linked to everything from osteoporosis to heart disease to diabetes. So if you feel like you're wasting away in your chair all day, you probably are. It might be time to invest in a standing desk or make time for periodic walking breaks. Here are 11 health issues linked to excessive sitting: Leg problems The Daily Mail noted that a study published in the British Medical Journal found that excessive sitting causes blood to pool in your…

Tuesday, 29 November 2016 13:54

Science says parents of unsuccessful kids could have these 9 things in common

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world. There are so many things that can affect a child's success, including socioeconomic status, the environment they live in, and their parents’ education level. Though it can be difficult for studies to determine what parenting techniques are ideal since researchers usually don't follow families long-term, there are certain parental behaviors that scientists have found could be linked to problems in children, like depression and anxiety, later in life. Here are nine things parents do that might be making kids unsuccessful, according to psychology research: 1. They don't encourage their kids…

Monday, 28 November 2016 02:33

New HIV vaccine trial to start in South Africa

Scientists say a new vaccine against HIV, to be tested in a trial to be launched in South Africa this week, could be "the final nail in the coffin" for the disease if it is successful. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. government's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), said Sunday, in a statement released ahead of the trial, said the new vaccine is promising. The study, called HVTN 702, is to begin Wednesday and aims to enroll 5,400 sexually active men and women aged between 18 and 35 at 15 sites across South Africa. It will be…

Sunday, 27 November 2016 01:13

Psychology experts warn cigarettes contain 4,000 chemicals that wreak havoc on your brain

The serious psychological impacts of smoking are rarely discussed Studies have shown build-up of the 4,000 chemicals in cigarettes can damage the brain Northumbria University psychology researchers Tom Heffernan and Anna-Marie Marshall explain the dangers A middle-aged cigarette smoker who has smoked for decades is two to three times more likely to die early than someone similar who has never smoked. Tobacco smoking is well known to be a major risk factor for various cancers, lung and cardiovascular problems, and is also linked to other health problems, such as complications in pregnancy, low sperm count in men, oral problems, and…

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Saturday, 26 November 2016 01:49

8 digital skills we must teach our children

The social and economic impact of technology is widespread and accelerating. The speed and volume of information have increased exponentially. Experts are predicting that 90% of the entire population will be connected to the internet within 10 years. With the internet of things, the digital and physical worlds will soon be merged. These changes herald exciting possibilities. But they also create uncertainty. And our kids are at the centre of this dynamic change. Children are using digital technologies and media at increasingly younger ages and for longer periods of time. They spend an average of seven hours a day in…

Friday, 25 November 2016 02:44

Why the children of hands-on fathers are better behaved when they reach age 11

Oxford University study found fathers who were more emotionally committed in the first few months had better behaved children 11 years on Amount of time spent with the child or on domestic chores not significant Findings suggest psychological and emotional aspects are most powerful Children whose fathers embrace parenthood are less likely to be troubled as they approach their teens, researchers say. An Oxford University study has found that fathers who were emotionally committed and felt confident about parenthood in the first few months had better-behaved children 11 years later. The amount of time the father spent with the child…

Wednesday, 23 November 2016 01:46

A cure for ageing? Scientists discover breakthrough procedure to replace specific parts of ageing cells

As we age, our mitochondrial DNA mutates, eventually killing off cells Mitochondria are not good at naturally repairing mutations Scientists at Caltech and UCLA have developed a way to over-express certain genes, triggering mitochondria to clear out mutated genes It's a slight twist on the method that won 2016's Nobel Prize for Science The op, tested on flies, could pave the way for age-halting ops on humans A landmark study has identified a new way to replace ageing cells in our body. The research by scientists at Caltech and UCLA could pave the way to developing nip-n-tuck style procedures that…

Sunday, 20 November 2016 02:09

Facebook warriors are all talk and no action

68% of millennials talk about issues, such as animal cruelty and human rights online but only a third take action and even fewer actually protest Young people spend 28 mins a week discussing climate change, 38 mins talking about ethical living and 44 minutes discussing human rights Women are most likely to discuss and take action on issues than men More than two thirds of millennials moan about political issues online but only one third actually take any action, a new study suggests. Recent unexpected political revelations, such as Donald Trump winning the US presidency and Brexit, have seen Facebook…

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