Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?
New study links dietary copper to sharper thinking in later life. But the story is nuanced.
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How do animals see in the dark?
Nocturnal insects have eyes that act like cameras to enhance their light-gathering abilities.
Distorted sound of the early universe suggests we are living in a giant void
A local void could settle contradicting measurements about how fast the universe is expanding.
9/11 transformed our relationship with news – and laid the groundwork for today’s crisis of trust
Newsrooms, rather than acting as critical watchdogs, arguably echoed the Bush administration’s narrative.
Privacy violations undermine the trustworthiness of the Tim Hortons brand
The Tim Hortons consumer app was found to have collected detailed user information, including location data. As a privacy violation, this challenges perception of Tim Hortons as a trusted brand.
Dangerous link between power and hubris in politics
Most people agree on the qualities that a leader should have: we prefer to follow people who are confident, decisive, ambitious and persuasive rather than the insecure, dithering, apathetic and weak. So…
What are the effects of total isolation? An expert explains
Depression, an altered sleep cycle, and hallucinations are some of the effects of living alone in total darkness.
The curious origins of four English expressions – including will‑o’‑the‑wisp and against the grain
Expressions can tell us a lot about the ways our language has developed over centuries.
Meningitis at university: why students are at higher risk and what to watch for
First-year students are around seven times more likely to develop meningococcal disease than peers who do not attend university.
What space travel teaches us about sleep and circadian rhythms
What happens to astronauts’ circadian rhythms when the Sun no longer provides a reliable schedule?
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