A dramatic change in the purpose of sleep occurs when children are about 2 1/2 years old -- a time when sleep's primary purpose changes from brain-building to brain maintenance and repair, according to a study released Friday by researchers at UCLA. “Don't wake babies up during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Important work is…
Physics 9 September 2020 By Chris Stokel-Walker During the 2018-2019 season, Aaron Wan-Bissaka was the most common player on the top-performing fantasy football teamsMatthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images The secrets of success at fantasy football can be found in network theory. An analysis of recent top-ranked players shows that high achievement in the virtual game –…
Amy Schumer has revealed she has Lyme disease. The comedian told fans she may have had it "for years" and asked for advice in a post on her Instagram account. "Anyone get LYME this summer? I got it and I'm on doxycycline," she wrote. "Any advice? Can you have a glass of wine or 2 on…
NetflixAmy Schumer is being treated for Lyme disease. The comedian announced her diagnosis in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Sept. 8, noting that it's possible she first contracted the tick-borne illness "years" ago. "Anyone get LYME this summer?" Schumer captioned a childhood photo of her fishing. "I got it and I'm on doxycycline. I have…
Share on PinterestNew research breaks down the mechanisms that help us learn in our sleep.Scientists have long known that a good night’s sleep works wonders for our ability to learn new skills.What has been less clear is the role of different sleep stages. In particular, there has been controversy over the relative contributions of rapid…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…