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The simple act of wearing an eye mask to block out light while sleeping can improve cognitive function the next day. In two experiments, the researchers found that participants who slept with an eye mask showed enhanced episodic memory encoding and alertness the following day.
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Political ideology plays a role in how people view boundaries, including COVID-19 measures, a row of traffic cones and a three-sectioned plate. Conservatives are more likely to view boundaries as restricting what they can do, rather than providing guidance.
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Bad dreams in children linked to a higher risk of dementia in adulthood. Children who experience regular bad dreams and nightmares between the ages of seven and 11, may be nearly twice as likely to develop cognitive impairment (the core feature of dementia) by the time they reach age 50.
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Physically Demanding Work Tied to Higher Male Fertility. Research found men who reported often lifting or moving heavy objects at work had 46 percent higher sperm concentration and 44 percent higher total sperm count compared to those with less physical jobs.
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A study of nearly 200,000 ex-felons in Florida found that ones who resettled in communities with a large number of immigrants had 21% lower rates of recidivism, suggesting that immigrant communities could reduce crime and improve safety, possibly by increasing social bonds.
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Not long ago it was thought Earth’s structure was comprised of four distinct layers: the crust, the mantle, the outer core and the inner core. By analysing the variation of travel times of seismic waves for different earthquakes scientists believe there may be a fifth layer.
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