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Learning Physics Can Activate New Parts of the Brain
A new study shows that solving physics problems opens up a new part of the brain that is not traditionally associated with learning. Researchers from Drexel University and Florida International University (FIU) claim that their work shows that brain activity can be altered by specific forms of instruction. “We think there is a good reason… Read More
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Facebook Helps Young Adults Quit Smoking
Social media may be the most effective smoking quitline for young adults, a new study suggests. Led by Danielle Ramo, an associate professor of psychiatry at UC San Francisco and member of its Weill Institute for Neurosciences, the researchers found that young adult smokers are 2.5 times more likely to quit smoking with programs conducted… Read More
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Hirsch & Lyon Annual College Scholarship – $500 – Apply Annually by July 10
Are you pursuing law? Write about the reasons why to win! [divider] Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or currently in college. Must be enrolling in, or show proof that they are actively in an undergraduate program for the upcoming Fall semester. (Can be four year university or community college.) Must intend to pursue… Read More
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Dining Out? Pay Attention to the Music Before You Order
Would you still be in the mood for a cheeseburger and fries if soft, calming music is being played at a restaurant? According to a new study by the University of South Florida, the answer is probably not. The USF researchers found that background music in a restaurant has an impact on diners’ food… Read More
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Leg Exercise Deemed Pivotal for Brain Health
It’s common knowledge that a healthy body is reliant on a healthy brain, but a new study shows that the ability to walk, run, crouch and use leg muscles to lift things also benefits the brain and nervous system. Researchers from two universities in Italy — the University of Milan and the University of Pavia… Read More
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Here’s Why Time Shrinks Before an Upcoming Task or Appointment
An hour of free time feels much shorter when you have an upcoming task or appointment, new research proves. Through a series of studies, researchers at The Ohio State University found that time management before a scheduled event is often less productive than it could be. “We seem to take a mental tax out of… Read More
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Robotic Glider Flies Like an Albatross and Sails Like a Boat
A team of engineers at MIT has developed a robotic glider capable of both soaring through the air in high winds and riding rapidly along the water’s surface. In drafting the unique design of their robot, which they call the “wind-powered Unmanned Nautical Air-water vehicle,” or UNAv, the researchers drew inspiration from both biological and… Read More
