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WEBDrugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have unexpected effects on the brain, opening up potential new ways to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and Alzheimer’s. Features. Subscriber-only. New ...
What is chemistry? - New Scientist
WEBChemistry is the study of matter, analysing its structure, properties and behaviour to see what happens when they change in chemical reactions. As such, it can be considered a branch of physical ...
Six things science has revealed about the female orgasm
WEBMay 28, 2009 · Genes affect orgasm frequency. According to the first genetic study of the female orgasm, up to 45 per cent of the variation in women’s ability to have them could be down to genes. Many women ...
What is consciousness? - New Scientist
WEBBy Anil Seth. Consciousness is, for each of us, all there is: the world, the self, everything. But consciousness is also subjective and difficult to define. The closest we have to a consensus ...
Electromagnetism - New Scientist
WEBThis takes us to the nub of what 20th century quantum field theory revealed electromagnetism to be. It is the fundamental force that acts between all particles that possess electric charge ...
What is fracking? - New Scientist
WEBRichard Hamilton Smith / Getty Images. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a process by which liquids at high pressure are forced down boreholes into formations of shale rock to break them up ...
What is time? The mysterious essence of the fourth dimension
WEBJun 15, 2022 · The mysterious essence of the fourth dimension. The true nature of time continues to elude us. But whether it is a fundamental part of the cosmos or an illusion made in our minds has profound ...
The truth about intelligence: What makes someone smarter than …
WEBJul 18, 2018 · Our thinking on human intellect is clouded with misinformation. But the latest science of intelligence is surprisingly enlightening. “That’s counter-intuitive for most people,” says Robert ...
What is biochemistry? - New Scientist
WEBBiochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of the chemicals that make up life and how they behave. It seeks to explain how inanimate chemicals like carbohydrates and proteins can give rise to living ...
Alan Turing | The father of modern computer science - New Scientist
WEBFull name: Alan Mathison Turing. Birth: 23 June 1912, Maida Vale, London. Death: 7 June 1954, Wilmslow, Cheshire. Often considered the father of modern computer science, Alan Turing was famous for ...
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