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Traumatic memories can rewire the brain

Just like how a thunderstorm can rearrange the landscape of a serene meadow, traumatic memories have the power to reorganize the wiring of our brains. Recent research on mice shows that fear conditioning leads to specific changes in neuronal-network activity in a particular part of the brain. These changes were observed in the dorsal region […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Cold start emissions and preheating: A minimal impact

Just like how wearing a jacket in the morning might not make a huge difference in your day, a new study shows that preheating your car during winter has minimal impact on fuel consumption and emissions. The researchers examined the effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions, specifically focusing on cold start emissions. […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Warm summers and wet winters yield better wine vintages

Wine quality is notorious for varying from year to year, but what makes for a ‘good year?’ Researchers show that weather plays an important role in determining wine quality. By analyzing 50 years’ worth of wine critic scores from the Bordeaux wine region in relation to that year’s weather, the researchers showed that higher quality […]

Published on October 11, 2023