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Sleep and memory are linked

January 28, 2013by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

It’s not new information that as we age, sleep gets harder to come by. It’s also well known that our memory isn’t the sharpest as we climb higher in years. […]

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Mind-controlled aircraft created in China

October 9, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Out of all the X-Men, I’ve always liked Jean Grey for her ability to move things with only her mind (never mind the Phoenix Saga). It’s actually a fantastic allegory […]

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Einstein’s brain? There’s an app for that

September 26, 2012by Lindsey Reiser Leave a comment

Albert Einstein’s brain is ready for its closeup. Nearly 60 years after Einstein’s death, anyone can have the chance to explore that remarkable noodle. During Einstein’s autopsy, Princeton pathologist Thomas […]

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