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Entries from February 4th, 2009

Physics of the “Hit”

February 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Physics

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Newborns Feel the Beat

February 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Biology, Physics

In Hungary, researchers have found that newborn babies-as young as three days old- can identify the downbeat in music. They detect the electrical activity in the brain using electrodes affixed to the head. These electrodes pick up strong responses when the downbeat is omitted, but when other random beats are left out the responses are much weaker. [...]

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High Hormone Levels In Women May Lead To Infidelity, Study Shows

February 4th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Chemistry

According to this article, a women’s sex hormone level determines how they act and their physical attractions. Women with a higher oestradiol level act more flirtatious and appear to enjoy kissing more. These things  could cause women to have serious affairs with someone other than their husband. Affairs like these are not like a one-night-stand. Study shows that [...]

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