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·June 6, 2022·5 min read

For NFT Collectors, There’s a Fine Line Between Buzz and Boredom

Researchers say that when it comes to NFT collecting, a focus on rarity can become self-defeating. To sustain value, the study suggests designers should make sure people don't only see the rarest items in any given category.

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·May 7, 2021·6 min read

New Imaging Technique Captures How Brain Moves in Stunning Detail

A new neuroimaging technique captures the brain in motion in real-time, generating a 3D view and with improved detail. The new technology could help clinicians to spot hard-to-detect neurological conditions.

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·February 6, 2021·4 min read

Direct Touch of Food Makes Eating Experience More Enjoyable

For people who control their food consumption, the direct touch of picking up food triggers an enhanced sensory response, making the food more desirable and appealing.

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·August 1, 2019·4 min read

How a side hit to the head could damage brain and lead to concussion

Side impact to the head can lead to rotational accelerations what cause mechanical vibrations to concentrate in the corpus callosum and periventricular region of the brain. Trauma to the side of the head can lead to concussions.

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·October 1, 2018·2 min read

Americans Favor Female Politicians Over Males

According to researchers, both males and females favor female politicians, with men rating them significantly higher regardless of the topic they address. The study speculates the current political environment may have re-balanced politics in favor of women.

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·July 17, 2018·3 min read

The Scent of Coffee Appears to Boost Math Performance

Researchers say coffee like scents helped people perform better on analytic task. Additionally, exposure to the scent has a similar effect to drinking coffee, suggesting the coffee scent has a placebo effect.