Mint: A Fresh Perspective in the Fight Against Covid
Dr. Christopher Buck, a virologist at the US National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, has been working to spread the word about a growing body of scientific literature suggesting that mint and...
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What Makes Great Orators’ Speeches Effective and Persuasive?
Since ancient Greek civilization, we have sought to identify what makes some people more effective and persuasive orators than others. Studies have suggested that this might be related to rhythmic pat...
11 Kesä 20248min
A Game That Stymies AI
AI appears all-powerful when playing sophisticated games such as Chess and Go against human opponents. Moreover, recent developments in AI have allowed it to summarize bodies of complex text, generate...
10 Kesä 20249min
Deciphering the Molecular Origins of Brain Disorders
During brain development, anomalies may arise which lead to serious conditions such as epilepsy, triggering seizures and requiring lifelong monitoring and medication. However, the underlying causes an...
1 Kesä 20249min
Overcoming Barriers to Protect Seagrass Meadows: A Critical Marine Ecosystem
Shallow coastal waters are home to a unique and important plant – the seagrasses. Seagrasses, defined as underwater flowering plants, form vast meadows within shallow coastal waters across almost all ...
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The Icarus Paradox in Anesthesiology: Building on Success and Avoiding Stagnation
As a medical specialty, anesthesiology has made remarkable progress to deliver patient safety at an incredibly high level, while administering drugs that could potentially be very dangerous at a sligh...
9 Touko 20249min
How Identity Politics Shapes European Union Integration
The war in Ukraine has tested the resilience and unity of the European Union in unprecedented ways. As with some past European crises, EU member states have shown a willingness to unify and cooperate....
8 Touko 20249min
Understanding the Causes and Brain Mechanisms Behind Dyslexia
Individuals with dyslexia encounter difficulties in learning to read, despite possessing a normal level of intelligence and having access to qualified teachers and educational materials. However, the ...
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