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How Bar-Headed Geese Cross the Himalayas and What Their Migration Reveals About Altitude Endurance

The route, in numbersBar-headed geese (Anser indicus) breed on the high-altitude lakes of Central Asia, Tibetan plateau, Mongolia, China, and winter on the Indian subcontinent, including the wetlands of Assam, Rajasthan, and the Gangetic plains. Twice a year, they cross the Himalayas. The recorded ceiling for this flight is 7,290…

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Why Daydreaming Is the Missing Tool in Your Productivity and Creativity Toolkit

Chanakya Knew the Idle Mind Had Work to DoChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a minister who never rests will exhaust his judgment before he exhausts his enemies. The principle was about statecraft, but the neuroscience behind it took another 2,300 years to arrive. In 2001, neurologist Marcus Raichle at…

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Why Boredom Sparks Creativity and How to Stop Killing It With Constant Phone Scrolling

The Idle Brain Is Not a Wasted BrainNeuroscientists at the University of British Columbia identified a network of brain regions, collectively called the default mode network, that activates specifically when you stop focusing on an external task. This is the network that fires when you stare out a train window,…

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Researchers just uncovered more about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Findings really underscore ‘how unlucky the dinosaurs were,’ researcher says

The Independent UK

What Pets and Animals Actually Dream About: What Brain Science and REM Sleep Research Reveals

The Rat That Ran the Maze TwiceIn 2001, neuroscientists Matthew Wilson and Kenway Louie at MIT wired electrodes into the hippocampi of rats and let them run a maze during the day. At night, while the rats slept, Wilson and Louie watched the same neurons fire, in the same sequence,…

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Sikhi Called It Seva. Science Now Calls It the Happiness Advantage. Both Are Right.

The helper's high is not a metaphorIn 1988, sociologist Allan Luks surveyed over 3,000 volunteers across the United States and found that more than 90 percent reported a distinct physical sensation after helping others, warmth, energy, and a calm that lasted hours. He called it the "helper's high." Neuroscientists later…

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mRNA vaccines protect against severe infectious diseases, review confirms

Billions of mRNA vaccine doses administered globally confirm their safety and effectiveness against infectious diseases, including severe COVID-19, across all age groups and health conditions. Researchers emphasize that serious side effects are rare, with benefits far outweighing risks. This technology, now proven, holds immense promise for future vaccines and personalized…

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Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds

In today’s attention economy, social media platforms, entertainment apps and news feeds all compete for our focus.

The Conversation

Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress

Researchers at the University of Plymouth recently confirmed what board game fans and role-playing game (RPG) enthusiasts have known for decades: that tabletop games “enhance well-being, foster inclusion, and support learning, with strong evidence that games improve engagement.”

The Conversation

‘My ideas are a little revolutionary’: ecologist Suzanne Simard on intelligent forests, the climate and her critics

The Guardian - UK

Novel ‘body-swap’ robot provides insights into how the brain keeps us upright

Imagine driving a car with a steering that doesn’t respond instantly and a GPS that always reflects where you were a second ago. To stay on course, you must constantly infer how to steer the wheel from outdated information.

The Conversation

Managing soil fertilization levels can make for more efficient and productive crops

Modern crops are often excessively fertilized, which boost yields in the short term but also harms the environment due to nutrient runoffs and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation

How scientists solved one of the greatest ocean mysteries

In 2013, a mysterious epidemic turned billions of sea stars between Mexico and Alaska into goo. Now we know why

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup's contingency plans for wildfire smoke risks remain unclear

The 2026 World Cup being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States is less than a year away and FIFA’s protocols for matches affected by wildfire smoke remain unclear

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Trump's law of the jungle means U.S. trade deals aren't worth the paper they're printed on, trade expert warns

Without a means of enforcing bilateral trade agreements, Trump could simply change the terms of any deal down the road. The answer is to kick the U.S. out of the World Trade Organization, argues professor Kristen Hopewell.

The Conversation

From COVID to cancer: Why Canada’s RNA vaccine leadership matters more than ever

As the world marks World Immunization Week, attention turns once again to the lifesaving power of vaccines.

Salon

Falling space debris: A growing threat

You probably won't get hit by a chunk of falling satellite. But odds are rising that someone will

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Sarah McCarthy, the New CEO of the Responsible Gaming Council (RGC)

In November, the Responsible Gaming Council of Ontario announced that Sarah McCarthy would be replacing Shelly White as their CEO. The RGC had announced in June that White would retire in December after eight years at the helm of the organization tasked with keeping Ontarians safe from gambling harms.

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Part 3: Why Do We Travel? To Relive Our Past Lives

Kamal Al-Solaylee explores how travel shifts from discovery to reconnection, as he retraces the steps and memories that have shaped his life.

Al Jazeera

Montreal by-election presents ‘litmus test’ for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals

Frustrations with Trudeau’s government and desire for change could see Liberal Party lose a long-held seat, experts say.

The Guardian - UK

Wanna be like who? Meet the man who ranked every Disney song

When musicologist Robert Komaniecki decided to score the cartoon tunes using complex objective criteria (and some ‘vibes’), he found some startling winners. He shows us his workings

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“Parents Of Identical Twins, How Did You Avoid Getting Them Confused As Babies?” (35 Answers)

Telling identical twins apart can prove to be quite a challenging task, especially when they’re babies. And while it might be easier for their parents to do, even they sometimes need help. The post “Parents Of Identical Twins, How Did You Avoid Getting Them Confused As Babies?” (35 Answers) first…

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Grading the Lions selection of OT Giovanni Manu in fourth round

Grading the Detroit Lions selection after trading up to select OT Giovanni Manu from the University of British Columbia

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Giants met with British Columbia OL Giovanni Manu

The New York Giants reportedly met with University of British Columbia offensive lineman Giovanni Manu on Monday.

Salon

The physical signs of Trump's decline

"His walk appears wide-based," Dr. Elisabeth Zoffmann notes of Trump. "He has developed a swing of his right leg."

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