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When we’re curious, the brain’s dopaminergic system — the same one that lights up when we anticipate a reward — kicks into gear. Simply put, curiosity makes us feel good about the prospect of discovering something new.
Stewart Irvineflipped into UNDERSTAND YOUR BRAIN & ADHDHow curiosity rewires your brain for change
A few years ago, I decided to retrain as a neuroscientist. It was a leap into the unknown — no roadmap, just a desire to grow. I chose to approach …
When researchers hid a camera off the coast of South Africa, a "creepy creature" appeared and attacked this shark | Discover Wildlife
Shark “finds out the hard way” why it shouldn’t mess with this bizarre ocean animal. Marine experts have shared a shocking video of a shark trying to …
Should you toss your plastic kitchen tools for health reasons? Here's the scoop
It's a plastic world out there. About 460 million metric tons of the material are made each year, according to the United Nations, and some scientists are growing increasingly worried that microplastics that find their way into our bodies could be harming our health. Your Health Scientists know our …
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Kenneth Gentryflipped into Outdoor LifestyleWolves Have a Bad Reputation. One Yellowstone Naturalist Is Trying to Fix It.
Wildlife guide Audra Conklin Taylor shows the beauty, value, and character of the park’s packs. The wolves trot out of the morning fog and settle …
When researchers hid a camera off the coast of South Africa, a "creepy creature" appeared and attacked this shark | Discover Wildlife
Shark “finds out the hard way” why it shouldn’t mess with this bizarre ocean animal. Marine experts have shared a shocking video of a shark trying to …
