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What Is ASMR? A Psychologist Explains Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response

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What Is ASMR? A Psychologist Explains Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Summary ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response elicits a tingling sensation in the head and down the spine. The author of one of the first studies on ASMR, Dr. Nick Davis, explains that ASMR has physiological responses on the body like a decreased heart rate …

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Dogs vs. Machines: The Future of Cancer Detection

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Dogs vs. Machines: The Future of Cancer Detection Summary In this article, we explore the fascinating world of canine scent detection and its potential to revolutionize cancer diagnosis. Dogs can detect medical conditions, including cancer, with up to 98% accuracy, making them the earliest, cheapest, and fastest cancer detectors we have. MIT’s Andreas Mertschen is …

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The Revolutionary Use of an Artificial Nose in Medicine

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The Revolutionary Use of an Artificial Nose in Medicine Summary The use of an artificial nose has the potential to revolutionize medical diagnosis, much in the same way that dogs have been successful in detecting various medical conditions such as cancer and diabetes. Andreas Mertschen from MIT is working on building a machine that simulates …

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Protecting Earth from Asteroids: Insights from the Planetary Defense Conference

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Protecting Earth from Asteroids: Insights from the Planetary Defense Conference Summary In this article, we discuss the key takeaways from the Planetary Defense Conference held in Washington, D.C. The conference focused on the importance of protecting Earth from asteroids and comets that could potentially harm the planet. Scientists and experts discussed various techniques for deflecting …

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Asteroid Diversion: Methods and Importance of Planning

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Asteroid Diversion: Methods and Importance of Planning Summary In this article, we discuss various methods for diverting asteroids from colliding with Earth, the potential impact of an asteroid collision, and the importance of planning and preparing for potential asteroid collisions to avoid catastrophic consequences. We also explore the upcoming DART mission and other methods for …

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Protecting Earth from Asteroids and Comets: Mitigation Techniques

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Protecting Earth from Asteroids and Comets: Mitigation Techniques Summary Scientists are focusing on protecting the Earth from asteroids and comets at the Planetary Defense Conference in Washington, D.C. With the event like the Chelyabinsk meteor in Russia still fresh in their minds, they are exploring different mitigation techniques to deal with an asteroid or meteor …

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The Effects of Long-Term Space Travel on Human Biology: Findings from NASA’s Twin Study

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The Effects of Long-Term Space Travel on Human Biology: Findings from NASA’s Twin Study Summary In this article, we discuss the findings of NASA’s Twin Study, which examined the impact of long-term space travel on human biology by comparing identical twin astronauts, one of whom spent a year in space while the other stayed on …

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The Science of Living in Space: NASA’s Study on Twins

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The Science of Living in Space: NASA’s Study on Twins Summary NASA’s study on the impact of long-term space travel on human biology compared astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent almost a year on the International Space Station, with his identical twin brother, Mark Kelly, who was on Earth during that time. Dr. Francine Garrett-Bakelman, one …

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Capturing the First-Ever Image of a Black Hole: Insights and Implications

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Capturing the First-Ever Image of a Black Hole: Insights and Implications Summary In this article, we discuss the recent groundbreaking discovery of the first-ever image of a black hole. We explore the image itself, what it tells us about black holes, and the implications of this discovery for astrophysics. Table of Contents The First-Ever Image …

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The First-Ever Image of a Black Hole: A Q&A with Harvard Astrophysicists

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The First-Ever Image of a Black Hole: A Q&A with Harvard Astrophysicists Summary Harvard astrophysicists Michael Johnson and Andrew Shal discuss the first-ever image of a black hole, which is located at the center of a galaxy called M87, 55 million light-years away. They explain what we are seeing in the image, how it was …

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