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New evidence points to the evolution of the ability for bacteria to grab nitrogen from the atmosphere some 3.2 billion years ago, about 1.2 billion years earlier than thought—with implications for finding extraterrestrial life. Lee Billings reports 

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Who among us wouldn’t want to improve his or her brain? To see better, to hear better or to improve one'​s memory? The field of brain training has attracted controversy as commercial companies have heavily marketed brain training products that aren’t necessarily backed by science ... Show More

<p>Anyone considering using cognitive training apps is faced with a difficult question…</p><p>Is the evidence compelling enough to commit a few weeks of time to brain training? Does it work beyond placebo effect — or practice effects on the standardized tests?</p><p>This is addre ... Show More

Today's passage is all about brain training. Maybe it will help you with your MCAT CARS prep! Don't forget to read the text first and then come back and listen.Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaJack WestinEmail jack@jackwestin.comLink to the article:https://www.scientificame ... Show More

Arts therapies appear to ease a host of brain disorders from Parkinson's to PTSD. But these treatments that rely on music, poetry or visual arts haven't been backed by rigorous scientific testing. Now, artists and brain scientists have launched a program to change that. NPR's bra ... Show More

I’ve spent hundreds of hours playing Nintendo Brain Training. I’ve always thought it’d make me smarter. Most people agree. I asked 25 Brits, and 24 said it “helps their memory.” And yet, my guest on Nudge, Prof Dan Simons, thinks we’re all wrong. So, does Nintendo brain training ... Show More

Every three minutes somebody in the UK develops dementia, so when it's claimed that tailored computer brain training can reduce cases of dementia and cognitive decline by a third over a decade, people sit up and take notice. The research claiming the 33% reduction for the group o ... Show More

How good is your intuition - those hunches you follow because you're convinced you're right? Alas, if you think you're good at it, evidence shows you're probably not. Claudia Hammond hears the latest research from Dr Mario Weick from the University of KentThere's still time for y ... Show More

What if you could get twice the health and brain benefits of traditional cardio in just five minutes?I know, it sounds impossible. Most people think they need to spend 45 minutes on a treadmill to see real results, but the science shows otherwise.In today’s episode, I’m diving in ... Show More

A look at some studies on the prevention and treatment of dementia. This episode features audio from: How Much Exercise Does It Take to Improve Aging Cognitive Function? Cognitive Stimulation, Music Therapy, and Cryostimulation to Improve Cognitive Function Visit the video pages ... Show More