A recently completed study indicates that Finnish children who spend a lot of time in front of screens have a heightened risk for overweight and abdominal obesity, regardless of the extent of their physical activity.
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Though the brain is a very slow machine, its capabilities exceed typical state-of-the-art, ultrafast artificial intelligence algorithms.
Take a Break! Brain Stimulation Improves Motor Learning
The ability to learn new motor skills is a lifelong prerequisite for mastering everyday tasks independently and flexibly.
Contamination-Eating Microbes to Be Tested in the Field
For years, the University of Toronto’s Elizabeth Edwards and her team have been developing a potent mix of microbes that can chow down on toxic chemicals.
Green Turtles Eat Plastic That Looks like Their Food
Green turtles are more likely to swallow plastic that resembles their natural diet of sea grass, new research suggests.