Diego Gascón Fernández
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Diego Gascón Fernández
https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-happens-in-a-mind-that-cant-see-mental-images-20240801/
What Happens in a Mind That Can’t ‘See’ Mental Images
Neuroscience research into people with aphantasia, who don’t experience mental imagery, is revealing how imagination works and demonstrating the sweeping variety in our subjective experiences.
What is imagin
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Scientists find 'strongest evidence yet' of life on distant planet
Scientists have found new but tentative evidence that a faraway world orbiting another star may be home to life.
A Cambridge team studying the atmosphere of a planet called K2-18b has detected signs of molecules which on Earth are only pro
... See moreMeteorite crystals show evidence of hot water on ancient Mars
A rock that formed around 4.5 billion years ago on Mars before being blasted into space by a meteor strike and making its way to Earth contains telltale evidence that it was formed i
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How food can be used to support people living with dementia.
From the aroma of freshly ground spices to the rhythmic sounds of a mortar and pestle, food evokes strong sensory memories, making it a powerful tool in dementia care. (Shutterstock)
As dement
... See moreAlzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study
Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illness
... See moreHow ultra-processed food harms the body and brain
Consuming ultra-processed foods that are typically high in salt, sugar, and fat—and cheap and accessible—may boost the risk of heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, and co
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World's sea-ice falls to record low
The world's frozen oceans, which help to keep the planet cool, currently have less ice than ever previously recorded, satellite data shows.
Sea-ice around the north and south poles acts like a giant mirror by reflecting much of the Sun's energy back into space.
But as ri
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Could the Sun Fry Earth with a Superflare?
Stars like the sun might erupt with extreme explosions about once per century
By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings
In our daily lives, the sun seems constant and quiet, sedately shining at a steady pace. But looks can be de
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Why heart attacks are rising in young adults—and what to watch out for
Research shows that heart attacks are becoming more prevalent among adults younger than 50—and the outcomes are worse for women. The good news is we know how to prevent them.
Heart att
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