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Mammals On The Ground Before The Dinosaurs Were Gone

For decades, natural history books have taught that when a catastrophic asteroid struck Earth...

Learning Through Student Feedback And The Role Of Digital Engagement

In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning...

The Earth Beneath Our Feet: How The Zagros Mountains Are Shaping The Middle East

The Zagros Mountains are nestled in Iran, northern Iraq, and southeastern Turkey, and are the scene...

How QbD Can Drive Innovation And Quality In Pharmaceuticals

Quality by Design (QbD) is  a decade-long approach that was first introduced by quality expert...

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Novel Asteroid Spots Its First “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid”

Novel Asteroid Spots Its First “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid”

Aug 06 2023 | comment(s)

A novel asteroid discovery algorithm, HelioLinc3D, spotted its first potentially harmful asteroid (PHA), a 600-foot (183 meters)

25 Years Later, Consciousness Wager Settled: Science Still Doesn't Know How Consciousness Arises

25 Years Later, Consciousness Wager Settled: Science Still Doesn't Know How Consciousness Arises

Jul 01 2023 | comment(s)

In 1998, a neuroscientist, Christof Koch,

Universe Breakers Shatter Cosmological Theories About Galaxy Formation

Universe Breakers Shatter Cosmological Theories About Galaxy Formation

May 29 2023 | comment(s)

Astronomers at the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have

Why Including Self-Advocating Autistic People In Research Is Key To Effective Autism Treatments: A Look At Applied Behavior

Why Including Self-Advocating Autistic People In Research Is Key To Effective Autism Treatments: A Look At Applied Behavior

Feb 27 2023 | comment(s)

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior, with a prevalence of one in 54 children in the United States. While there is no cure for autism, there are several therapies that can help children with autism improve their communication, social skills, and behavior. However, autism is often discussed in ways that suggest that autistic people are subjects who cannot actively participate in their own treatment, and this has led to autism treatments that do not benefit autistic people being promoted.
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Uncovering The Genetic Roots Of ADHD: How Early Brain Development And Dopamine Play A Role

Uncovering The Genetic Roots Of ADHD: How Early Brain Development And Dopamine Play A Role

Feb 23 2023 | comment(s)

The complexities of the human brain and its underlying genetic and biological mechanisms are truly fascinating. A recent study by scientists at Aarhus University sheds new light on the genetic factors underlying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. 
By studying over six million genetic variants in nearly 40,000 people with ADHD and almost 187,000 without ADHD, the researchers identified 27 genetic risk variants for the disorder. These risk genes are expressed in the brain and neurons, particularly dopaminergic neurons, which play a role in reward response and the concentration of dopamine in different brain regions.

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Language And Psychology: How Communication Connects With Cognition

Language And Psychology: How Communication Connects With Cognition

Jan 09 2023 | comment(s)

Humans owe it to language for their many accomplishments throughout history. Our ability to communicate thoughts and ideas enabled us to build entire cultures, establish laws, and develop new ways of making life increasingly better.