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Byzantine generals problem explained

Byzantine generals problem is a condition where parts may fail and there is imperfect information on whether a part has failed. The term takes its name from an allegory, the “Byzantine generals problem”, developed to describe a situation in which, … Continue reading

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Brain study finds what eases pain of financial loss

Kate Kelland Reuters Financial market traders and keen gamblers take note. Scientists have found that a chemical in the region of the brain involved in sensory and reward systems is crucial to whether people simply brush off the pain of … Continue reading

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Radiation damage bigger problem in microelectronics than previously thought

David Salisbury EurekAlert The amount of structural damage that radiation causes in electronic materials at the atomic level may be at least ten times greater than previously thought. That is the surprising result of a new characterization method that uses … Continue reading

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Study: Kids with behavior problems, disabilities bullied more, more likely to bully others

Susan Swearer EurekAlert Students with ‘observable’ disabilities much more likely to bully, be bullied in school. Students receiving special-education services for behavioral disorders and those with more obvious disabilities are more likely to be bullied than their general-education counterparts – … Continue reading

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Destructive Daydreams: Why Wishful Thinking is Dangerous

PsyBlog spring.org.uk They say that if you can believe it and dream it, then you can make it come true. It’s clearly not that easy. Indeed psychological research shows that wishful thinking can damage our drive to reach goals: “The … Continue reading

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Video: Donald Trump Claims Autism is Caused by Vaccines

Michael Allen Opposing Views Donald Trump chose the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day to reveal on Fox News that he strongly believes that autism is linked to childhood vaccines (video below). In a Monday interview on Fox News, Trump … Continue reading

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Lavender essence for post-cesarean pain.

Source: PubMed Post cesarean (CS) pain is a challenging problem for the obstetricians, because it may interfere with mother and baby’s well-being. Many approaches have been ever proposed to diminish this pain, each one with particular benefits and limitations. Aromatherapy … Continue reading

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Love thy neighbour, with fires

Stephen Driscoll Sydney Morning Herald WHEN did our neighbours become strangers? Why is it that knowing your neighbours has become an antiquated concept? While it’s true that this is not a universal problem – indeed, we are lucky to have … Continue reading

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Being Healthy | Starting with Nutrition Basics

Brad Taylor National Society Implementing a strong nutritional basis for your goals is key, allowing your body to perform to it’s optimum potential. The problem? Many people do not have the knowledge to build an effective yet healthful diet, ensuring … Continue reading

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Five Effortless Postures that Foster Creative Thinking

PsyBlog Literally sitting outside a box, rather than in it, makes you more creative, according to new psychological research. There are lots of metaphors floating around in creativity. We talk about ‘thinking outside the box’, ‘putting two and two together’ … Continue reading

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