One of the defining traits of humanity – other than our intelligence – is just how smart we think we are. Since the dawn of …
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How Coffee Can Help You to Get the Perfect Nap
Most of us consider coffee and caffeine in general to be the absolute worst thing for getting to sleep and having a full and restful …
An Introduction to Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
Note: This article is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only – don’t try this at home. Want to hear about an incredibly science-fiction sounding …
What Is AMPk? A Key Metabolic Regulator Explained
AMPk is a molecule and is more technically known as AMP-activated protein kinase. In recent studies, this molecule has become something of a star player …
How the Brain’s GPS Works
Even if you consider yourself terrible at directions (that would make us kindred spirits…), the ability of your brain to know where it is in …
Is There Such Thing as Truth Serum?
We’ve all seen films where the protagonists will be given a truth serum and then instantly blurt out their entire life story and give the …
Why Are Some People Born With Tails?
Unbeknownst to most of us, human DNA is absolutely full of now defunct information – and our bodies as a result are filled with useless …
An Amazing Hangover Cure That Works: Honey and Banana Sandwiches
I had been promised great things by hangover cures in the past but always been let down. ‘Hair of the dog’ simply doesn’t work, and …
What Is the Connection Between East Asia and Alcohol Redness?
If you are Chinese or have any Chinese friends, then you may have noticed what’s called an ‘alcohol flush reaction’ or ‘Asian glow’. In other …