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May 09 2025HEALTH

Brain Waves and Trauma: How Past Hurts Affect Teenagers' Decision Making

Adolescence is a tough time for everyone. But for teens who have gone through complex childhood trauma, it can be even harder. Complex childhood trauma, or CCT, is when a kid faces repeated and prolonged bad experiences. This can mess with their brain development, making it tougher for them to handl

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

How Learning Changes How We See Faces

Familiarity with faces can greatly affect how we recognize them. This is because our brains store faces in a sort of mental "face space. " When we see a face often, it changes how we see it and how we compare it to other faces. But how exactly does this happen? Researchers looked into this by condu

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Speedy Memories: The Surprising Truth About How We Recall

In the world of memory studies, there's a curious twist. When people are asked to judge if they "remember" or just "know" something, the "remember" responses are often quicker. This might seem odd, as "remember" is supposed to be slow and thoughtful, while "know" should be fast and automatic. Some e

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May 08 2025SCIENCE

Who Gets Smarter from Anti-Bias Training?

Nowadays, it's clear that everyone makes mistakes when thinking. Even with all the new methods to help people think better, not everyone gets better at it. A recent study looked at why some people improve more than others. It turns out, how open-minded someone is might be more important than how

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May 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Emotions Through Brain Waves: The Power of Personal and Shared Patterns

The world of emotions is complex. It is hard to understand how we feel and why we feel that way. Scientists have been working on ways to read emotions through brain waves. This is done with a tool called EEG. EEG stands for Electroencephalography. It measures electrical activity in the brain.

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May 06 2025POLITICS

The Hidden Struggle: Biden's Public Decline and the Efforts to Conceal It

The public has long been aware of President Joe Biden's cognitive struggles. His confusion and disorientation have been evident in numerous public events. Yet, the White House and its allies have consistently denied these issues, often blaming others for the evidence. This denial has been a signific

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

The Impact of Ketone Ester on High-Altitude Performance and Brain Function

In the world of sports and fitness, athletes often look for ways to boost their performance. One such method is the use of ketone esters. These are supplements that can change how the body uses energy. However, recent studies have shown that these esters might not be as helpful as some people think,

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May 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Broadway's Big Night: The Nominees Are In!

The Tony Awards nominations are out, and this year's lineup is anything but predictable. Three shows—"Buena Vista Social Club, " "Death Becomes Her, " and "Maybe Happy Ending"—are leading the pack with 10 nominations each. These shows are a mix of old and new, drawing inspiration from everything fro

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Ronan the Sea Lion: The Unexpected Dance Sensation

Sea lions are not typically known for their dancing skills. But Ronan, a 15-year-old California sea lion, has proven that she can keep a beat better than many humans. Her favorite tunes? Disco hits like "Boogie Wonderland. " Peter Cook, a behavioral neuroscientist, has spent a decade studying Ronan'

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May 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big Names and Surprises in Broadway's Tony Nominations

A thrilling mix of well-known actors and unexpected choices marked this year's Tony nominations. The nominations for Broadway's top honors were announced on a Thursday. The big names included George Clooney, Sarah Snook, and Sadie Sink. The list of nominees also included Darren Criss, Daniel Dae

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