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Category: Science
Everything you need to know about teleportation in the real world
The strange phenomenon of quantum entanglement allows scientists to make exact copies of subatomic particles
The 5 stages of remembering
Discover the brain’s biological processes for storing and retrieving memories
How glass is made
From its ancient origins to modern-day technology, what makes this material so versatile?
Autoimmune diseases: How the body attacks itself
What happens when a system designed to protect you goes on the offensive? (Image source: Getty Images/iStock Photo) Your immune system saves your life every day, fighting off billions of pathogens before they are able to...
Escape room psychology
How can unlocking the power of your mind help unlock these puzzle rooms? (Image credit: Wikimedia Commons/ ORpretom) Your time starts… now. Trapped in a locked room with just 60 minutes ticking down on the clock,...
5 at-home tips to boost your brainpower
Image by hainguyenrp from Pixabay 1. Stay Social In a time where face-to-face social interaction is at its lowest, it’s important to remain social, not only for fun, but for your brain. Whether it’s...
What are Adam’s apples?
These permanent lumps in our throats contain a crucial organ (Image credit: BIT0865/ Wikimedia Commons) Some people have noticeable bumps sticking out from the front of their throats, usually men. While everybody has one, not all can...
Inside a coronavirus test lab
Meet two scientists from the UK’s Covid-19 megalab, working around the clock to test the public Image by Elchinator from Pixabay At the beginning of lockdown, virologist Ben and neuroscientist Beth were forced to stop...
