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Brainwashing is here?No longer the domain of science fiction, researchers at Medical College of Georgia in the US, have found a way to selectively wipe memories from the brain. So far they’ve only got this working in mice, which is a relief for us all. It all centres on a molecule called calmodulin-dependent protein ki...
Researchers roll out new way to make x-rays - with sticky tapeUS scientists have made an extraordinary discovery with a roll of sticky tape. By placing the spool in a vacuum and unrolling the tape with a motor they produced a burst of x-rays. Writing in this week's Nature UCLA scientist Carlos Camara and his colleagues describe how they made the discov...
Rotten eggs regulate blood pressureAs the childhood saying goes, “he who smelt it, dealt it”, and we’re all familiar with that unpleasant whiff of rotten eggs, the ‘pleasant’ perfume released by breaking wind. This is the gas hydrogen sulphide at work. But now a team of researchers has shown that this whiffy gas plays an important r...
The ST-E-CardDoctors have developed a new technique with which to tackle the problem of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). At the moment when a patient is diagnosed with an STI there follows a laborious contact-tracing process intended to track down, warn, test and treat other partners who might be at ris...
Warm coffee warms the heartHere at the Naked Scientists we’re all pretty warm-hearted people, but now researchers at Yale University have shown that it might be down to our choice of drinks rather than our nice personalities. This photograph shows a glass of latte macchiato, which is a hot beverage made from steamed mi...
Motor learningConfuse your brain using a mouse. And Ben tries to throw a ball from a differnt perspective. |
The Teslathon - High Voltage Fun!Cambridge's annual Teslathon brings enthusiastic amateurs get together to show off their home made tesla coils – high voltage devices based on the same principal as an electric transformer. Danger! High Voltage Fun!
Dancing in your GenesTime to get your dancing shoes on! It seems that the way you dance could say something about your genetic fitness – in other words, how good your genes would be to pass on to the next generation. Dr Peter Lovatt, a professional dancer turned psychologist from the University of Hertfordshire joins ...
Post Traumatic Stress DisorderPost Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a debilitating condition where people who have been through nightmarish conditions have flashbacks so intense that they no longer know what's real. Meera found out more...
Beer and Beautythe beer goggles, or stella-vision, is a well known phenomenon where a few alcoholic drinks makes other people seem much more attractive, sometimes even leading people to do things they regret. Psychologists at Bristol University have been looking into this effect, and it seems that there’s more to...
A Better Balanced BikeWhere is the best place to put the weight on you r bike? Is a front basket, or rear panier the way to get the best out of your legs?As a child and teenager... I was physically. sexually and mentally abused.. by my Step father... it cntinued for many years...My question ... - Karen W. - 27th Oct 08
Dear Karen it sounds like it could be. Have you told someone about this? It sounds like you might need some help to break the cycle and sto... - chris - 28th Oct 08
The Royal College of Psychiatrists have a leaflet on PTSD... http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfo/problems/posttraumaticstressdisorder/postt... - RD - 28th Oct 08
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