science
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Getting A Good Night’s Sleep Is More Important Than You Think
We’ve all struggled with going without sleep, and heard about the havoc forgoing your seven to nine hours of shuteye will wreak on your life. But why do we need sleep? According to RT, a group of scientists have discovered that the purpose of sleep changes dramatically after two-and-a-half years of age. Apparently, at this…
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6 Foods That Get a Bad Rep for Being ‘Unhealthy’, but Aren’t
Some of the things you might think are unhealthy might not actually be as bad as you’d think, particularly if you’re willing to make some customisations to the food in question. We chatted with a few nutrition pros to figure out what’s healthy and what’s not. Egg salad doesn’t have to be a bad choice.…
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Take a Free Course on COVID-19 From MIT
Beginning September 2 at 1:30 a.m. AEST, MIT is offering a course on “COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 and the Pandemic.” The course’s lectures will be livestreamed every Tuesday and are free to the public. (Only enrolled students can ask questions, but everyone can watch.)
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How to View the Perseid Meteor Shower This Week
The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is peaking this week, so now is the time to plan your escape to a dark spot under open sky.