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How is it possible to remember selfless experiences?

Posted: 17 May 2022 08:22 AM PDT

People who practice intensive meditation report memories of states in which their sense of self dissolves. Is this at all possible?

Motivation for sports and school go hand in hand for adolescent athletes

Posted: 17 May 2022 08:22 AM PDT

Adolescent athletes with high motivation for school also have high motivation for sports. Male students tend to be less interested in school than their female peers, a new study shows.

The numbers don't lie: Australia is failing at maths and we need to find a new formula to arrest the decline

Posted: 17 May 2022 06:48 AM PDT

Australia has suffered a significant drop in teenage maths proficiency in the past 20 years -- sliding from 11th in the OECD rankings to 29th place out of 38 countries, prompting widespread debate over potential curriculum changes. One researcher says hand gestures could stop the slide.

In-person socialization down, but social media isn't to blame, researcher says

Posted: 06 May 2022 03:39 PM PDT

A new article reviews the best available evidence to debunk the 'social displacement hypothesis' that holds that use of mobile and social media is the cause of decreased face-to-face (FtF) interaction.

Vegan diets boost weight loss, lower blood sugar in adults with overweight or type 2 diabetes

Posted: 05 May 2022 03:09 PM PDT

An analysis of 11 randomized trials finds that adhering to vegan diets for at least 12 weeks may boost weight loss and glucose control in adults with overweight or type 2 diabetes.