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What Pulling an All-Nighter Does to Your Mind and Body
Here's the bare minimum amount of sleep you need before a big exam.
Social Media Is a Weapon of War. How We Use It Is Up to Us
"'Win' the internet, [and] you can win silly feuds, elections, and deadly serious battles."
How to Tame Your Inner Attention Whore
A psychoanalyst discusses my obsession with the limelight and provides tips on how to step out of it once in a while.
Wealthy People Don’t Notice Other Human Beings, Study Says
According to a recent study, people who associate themselves with a higher social class tend to care less about others than people in lower social classes.
Researchers Say That Smartphones Are Causing ADHD-Like Symptoms in Adults
It's not good enough to just put your phone away in your bag.
Making a Car that Won't Let You Sleep
Algorithms, sensors—there's There's even talk of using biometrics and wearables, data derived straight from a driver's body, to determine if a person is too tired to drive.
A Mother Who Blogged About Parenting Is Accused of Injecting Her Daughter with Urine
Medical staff noticed yeast growing in the girl's intravenous drip after the nine-year-old was admitted to the hospital with renal failure.
How Gaming Can Remind Us What Our Brains Are Capable Of
I conducted a not-very-scientific experiment on myself to test hypotheses on how games affect attention span.
How Electrotherapy Could Help Improve Concentration
New research on attentional brain waves shows how we suppress stimuli.