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White, yellow, or maybe even black? Simple questions to physicists often yield complex answers.

Amnesia is a general term for memory loss, caused by physiological or psychological factors. What do we know about it?

Many adorn their bodies with tattoos. What happens during tattooing? Are there risks, and how does the immune system respond?

The fight against global warming aims to cap the temperature increase at two degrees Celsius. But where did this target come from?

What essential information do you need about blood type before receiving a transfusion to ensure it doesn’t endanger your life?

Freud’s concept of the subconscious mind lacked a scientific basis, yet modern brain research identifies phenomena that align with its principles.

One of the most essential concepts for understanding physical reality is also one of the most difficult to define

Even in situations of minimal knowledge, it is possible to find a mathematical order

Our brain is equipped with an efficient mechanism for face recognition. This is precisely why it is so easy to confuse – if one knows how

Some doctors recommend taking aspirin as a preventative treatment for ischemic stroke. But its use may cause a second kind of stroke

The placebo effect in humans leads to perceived improvement with inactive treatments. Does this also occur in animals

Can music improve our cognitive skills? Research suggests it might

A new study has shown that sunlight radiation alters the chemical properties of polyethylene, a component of many plastics

Why do we touch the painful areas of our bodies? Research shows that touch reduces pain and offers possible explanations.

GPS jamming to confuse the enemy – learn about GPS interference tactics and countermeasures.

More and more studies have demonstrated the importance of a good night’s sleep

A wrapped gift, as lovely as it may be, is not complete without a springy, colorful ribbon. An explanation for curlers.

What is inflammation? A vital tool for maintaining our health or a looming threat?

Only one out of hundreds of millions of sperm cells manages to penetrate the egg. How does the egg cell ensure this happens?

Are there differences in the way individuals perceive apparently objective properties, such as colors?

What determines the length of a hair, why do women grow long hair more easily than men, and why do men tend to go bald?

Does re-boiling water really increase the concentrations of harmful substances?

Which substances are responsible for the wonderful, fresh smell of the sea? You may be surprised to discover that they’re mainly by-products of decay processes and from the digestive systems of fish

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