Why we should erase memories?

Why we should erase memories? It is commonly argued that the ability to erase negative memories is the best tool to treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Curing PTSD by training the brain to digest traumatic memories in a healthy way will ultimately strengthen the patient emotionally and refrain from neurological damage in the long […]

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Does anything eat the Bobbit worm?

Does anything eat the Bobbit worm? A single small fish is no match for this predatory monster, but a white-and-yellow species called Peters’ monocle bream (Scolopsis affinis) gangs up to defend itself against the Bobbit worm, researchers reported Sept. 12 in the journal Scientific Reports. Can you have a Bobbit worm as a pet? My […]

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Are the continents moving fast?

Are the continents moving fast? The North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, for example, are separated by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The two continents are moving away from each other at the rate of about 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) per year. Rift valleys are sites where a continental landmass is ripping itself apart. How fast do […]

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