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Person reading a book entitled “how to be happy, the page says “make art and make out”

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Diplomacy or improv? Even they can’t tell.

Albo’s acknowledgment of country was perfect ❤️

Well done 👏 Albanese!

New research shows just how much money people working from home save As the debate continues about how work from home impacts productivity and the economy, new research from the Committee for Economic Development has found those that do - are saving an estimated $5,300...

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What Makes Dreams Memorable? Study Reveals Three Key Predictors - Neuroscience News Not everyone remembers their dreams, and a new study reveals why.

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Psychedelics May Reset Brain-Immune Link Driving Fear and Anxiety - Neuroscience News A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten fear responses.

"Findings suggest psychedelics may help reset dysfunctional neuroimmune pathways involved in depression, anxiety, and inflammatory diseases...not a cure-all, this research opens new therapeutic possibilities...."

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Psychological booster shots targeting memory increase long-term resistance against misinformation - Nature Communications Interventions to increase resilience to misinformation work but decay over time. Here, the authors show that memory—which can be strengthened—is a key predictor for the longevity of intervention effec...

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When rock music met ancient archeology: the enduring power of Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii The 1972 concert film Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii, back in cinemas this week, would change the way many thought of Pompeii.

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This British-Australian doctor has seen the unspeakable in Gaza. He wants to shout from the rooftops Mohammed Mustafa, who worked at al-Ahli Arab hospital before it was bombed, says ministers are wrong to say Australia is ‘not a major player’

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‘Funny, sexy and a bit weird’: inside the new wave of literary parties Fancy getting poetry performances and DJ sets all in one place? A growing number of event organisers across the UK are putting their own spins on literature readings – and there are queues out the doo...

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Lectures in bar.....hell yeah I'd be into this

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Music-Induced “Chills” Trigger Natural Opioids in the Brain - Neuroscience News Listening to favorite music activates the brain’s opioid system, which is involved in feelings of pleasure and pain relief, according to a new PET imaging study.

"Listening to favourite music activates the brain’s opioid system, which is involved in feelings of pleasure and pain relief...... Researchers found that music-induced “chills” are linked to the release of natural opioids in key brain areas."

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Authoritarian attitudes linked to altered brain anatomy, neuroscientists reveal Neuroscientists have uncovered distinct brain structure patterns linked to authoritarian beliefs on both sides of the political spectrum.

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Microbiologists discover new species of methane-producing archaea in the human gut An international team of microbiologists from the Medical University of Graz, the DSMZ—German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (Braunschweig, Germany)—and the University of Illinois (U.S...

"Archaea were originally discovered above all in extreme environments such as hot springs or salt lakes, but they are also found in the human body, especially in the gut."

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Scientists Invented a Liquid-Like Battery That Can Basically Recharge Forever With the ability to stretch double its length and maintain performance, this toothpaste-textured battery could enable new applications as the world marches toward one trillion connected devices.

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Viewing Art Boosts Wellbeing - Neuroscience News A new review of 38 studies confirms that simply viewing visual art can significantly enhance wellbeing, regardless of whether it's done in a gallery, hospital, or even virtually.

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Some people are just wired to like music more, study shows Image credits: Wesley Tingey / Unsplash. Most people enjoy music to some extent. But while some get goosebumps from their favorite song, others don’t really feel that much. A part of that is based on

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"It may be startling to realise that many of the perpetrators of the most horrific acts of violence in the twentieth century were actually motivated by positive ideals" (Baumeister & Vohs, 2003)