New neuroscience research suggests the cerebral cortex acts as the brain’s hourglass
No one can stay awake forever. While we’re awake, our need for sleep gradually increases. If we deprive ourselves of...
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Read morePublic health officials consistently promote hand-washing as a way for people to protect themselves from the COVID-19 coronavirus. However, this...
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