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Workers at Concordia, the international polar research station, have to live through weeks of darkness during the winter. This is a serious challenge, as one of the key ways our circadian rhythm (sleep cycle) works is via lighting cues. For example, a week spent camping will reset your sleep cycle … Read More
Stop me if you’ve thought this: just a couple more turns of Civ 5. Just a one more thing on Netflix. Know what? I’d better unwind a bit more with a cigar. A new study published in the Journal of Health Psychology suggests that you’re not alone: sleep procrastination is … Read More
Either you’re aware (or suspect) she’s faked it before, or you’re a sucker. The question is, why? According to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, there are four main reasons—because of course there are. Researchers asked 481 heterosexual women about what factors influence their decision to fake … Read More
We like to think that we’re independent-minded, but the truth is the people around us can influence the clothes we wear, the music we listen to, and the opinions we hold. However, according to a new study, the effect only lasts for three days. The study, published in Psychological Science, … Read More
Not only is dementia terrifying and heartbreaking, it’s pretty common. In fact, 14% of Canadians over the age of sixty-five suffer from it. So, how to avoid this fate? It’s not a sure-fire thing, but a new study in JAMA Neurology suggests that intellectual curiosity can help stave off dementia. … Read More
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