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09/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Too much screen time alters the brain: Overuse of electronic devices leads to addiction, imbalance in brain chemistry

Wherever you go today, you will see people with their heads looking down at the tiny screen in their hands. Today, people are becoming increasingly dependent on smartphones and other gadgets to be updated with the latest news, gather information and communicate with other people. A new study finds that spending too much time on […]

03/18/2018 / By David Williams

Researchers show how a moth’s brain is smarter than artificial intelligence

Insects may be simple, and in terms of intellectual capability, they will never be able to match humans, but they do have brains. They can definitely learn, as moths do when getting acquainted with new scents. But did you know that even moths can be smarter than today’s standard level of artificial intelligence? They are indeed, and […]

02/02/2018 / By David Williams

Human memory could soon be tracked, boosted, or erased with the use of radical new technology

Scientific research on the human brain has yielded some very interesting results. According to the world’s foremost experts on the subject, they have made significant progress on the road to understanding human memories. Soon, they expect to be able to not only understand human memories fully but also to manipulate them at will. Today’s technology […]

01/15/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Google and Facebook are making your kids STUPID: Access to immediate information inhibits the ability to think critically and creatively

When we think of the dangers of Google and Facebook for kids, we tend to worry about them stumbling across information that isn’t age-appropriate or that they will become victims of internet predators. However, there is yet another legitimate concern that not everyone takes into account and that even the best parental control software can […]

06/05/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

MEMORY HOLE: U.S. scientists have developed a “memory wipe” enzyme that can erase memories forever

Are there any bad memories in your life that you wish you could simply erase? Researchers might have found a way to do exactly that thanks to the discovery of the enzyme in the brain that plays a pivotal role in storing long-term memories. They believe that this enzyme could be targeted in order to […]

04/01/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

New study claims using GPS “disables” parts of the human brain

One of the most useful features that modern technology has brought us is mapping software that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) network. This worldwide satellite navigation system uses a network of satellites and receivers to determine location, and it’s used in many vehicles and smartphones to help people reach their destinations in the least […]

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