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Understanding Brain States and Brain Waves: Alpha, Beta, Theta - Can They Be Controlled?

Understanding Brain States and Brain Waves: Alpha, Beta, Theta – Can They Be Controlled?

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Apps and technology claiming to shift the brain into a “theta” state, which is said to aid relaxation, focus, and sleep, are abundant. However, the concept of changing one’s “mental state” and the possibility of doing so remain unclear. As our understanding of the brain improves, brain-measuring technology is evolving. Currently, different approaches to imaging…

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Inland Sea Once Inhabited by People in Northwestern Australia

Inland Sea Once Inhabited by People in Northwestern Australia

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Australia’s submerged northwest continental shelf, which connected the Kimberley and western Arnhem Land, was a vast and habitable realm that covered nearly 390,000 square kilometers. This area was likely a single cultural zone with similarities in technology, art, and language. Archaeological evidence from underwater sites around the world, including Australia, shows that humans once lived…

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The Surprising Number of People Needed in a Room for Two to Share a Birthday

The Surprising Number of People Needed in a Room for Two to Share a Birthday

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Have you ever encountered someone who shares your birthday? How about in your workplace? The concept of shared birthdays, known as the birthday problem, raises questions about our understanding of number theory, probabilities, and our assumptions about the world. It highlights the counter-intuitive nature of mathematics for many people. The birthday problem poses the question:…

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