Snow Fleas: Another Pesky Pest or the Key to a Scientific Breakthrough? Several Michiganders have spotted what appeared to be dirt sitting on top of the snow this winter. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the specks were not dirt at all. The specks were found to be alive and jumping; they were snow fleas. Before reaching for the phone to call exterminators, we must first understand the snow flea. The […] Brains Riley McDonald | January 10, 2023 0 Comments
New Research: Smiling Really Is Good For You It has been confirmed, smiling really can trick your mind into being more positive simply by moving your facial muscles. The University of South Australia published a study in Experimental Psychology, which looked at two smiling scenarios and how the stimuli affect people: First was the impact of a covert smile or hidden smile on the perception of face and […] Brains Rouchelle Gilmore | August 21, 2020 0 Comments
Should You Buy Compression Gear? True Benefits or Just Banter? Compression gear is a popular choice among high performance athletes. In theory, it reduces muscle vibration, increases blood flow, clears metabolic build up, and prevents injury and fatigue. Some swear by its benefits and don’t go a day without their favorite compression socks. However, more studies must happen before a final scientific conclusion can be made on the matter. So […] Gear Katy Shipley | July 19, 2018 0 Comments
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