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Why does rain make pain worse?
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Why does rain make pain worse?

Understanding the relationship between weather and pain will help scientists find new ways to treat and relieve pain.

December 18, 2018
Thinking like Sherlock Holmes
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Thinking like Sherlock Holmes

Today, the deductive method of detective Sherlock Holmes, a fictional character of Conan Doyle, is still being studied by neuroscientists.

December 18, 2018
Looking for the norm for
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Looking for the norm for

The death so far is still defined by mass as something very scary.

December 18, 2018
The phenomenon of
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The phenomenon of

Humans are often attracted to deadly films like The Walking Dead or How to Get Away with Murder, but few know what actually happens when they die. The body has quite int…

December 18, 2018
How do we remember memories?
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How do we remember memories?

Why can't dementia patients remember their names and addresses, but can they remember how to hold a fork? That's because memories are formed in different circumstances,…

December 18, 2018
Decode special effects of placebo
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Decode special effects of placebo

Some people may be genetically programmed to feel better after taking placebo pills, while others may only heal with real pills, according to a new study.

December 18, 2018