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How to stop mosquito bites
Summer is a great time of year – but, unfortunately, it’s not just us humans that enjoy it. Mosquitos seem to make the most out of the season by biting us, and as well as being annoying, mosquito-borne diseases can be dangerous. What can we do to avoid getting bitten?
It All Comes Down to the Mitochondria
Sleep need may stem from mitochondrial electron buildup. Research in fruit flies shows sleep deprivation alters mitochondrial function, suggesting sleep is essential for restoring energy balance and nervous system health.
Origami
Origami is the art of paper folding. The name "origami" is Japanese—ori meaning "folding" and kami meaning "paper". Origami began in the 17th century with the creative folding of napkins.
How to scientifically spot a genuine smile
Genuine Duchenne smiles engage both mouth and eye muscles, while fake smiles only use the mouth. True smiles cause cheek lifting and crow’s feet, fading naturally. Eye muscles respond involuntarily to emotion, making them hard to fake. Humans likely evolved to detect authentic smiles for trust assessment. Even infants can distinguish real smiles, suggesting an innate ability.
Is slouching really that bad for us?
While poor posture is often blamed for back pain, recent research suggests slouching may not damage the spine. However, upright sitting improves mood, and varying positions throughout the day is recommended for spinal health.
A new hobby for a new year
It’s the end of one year and the start of another. You‘ve probably been considering New Year’s resolutions and you may have decided to take up something new for the year ahead