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A group of people, two in space suits, on a parabolic flight

Space changes how your brain thinks and it starts right away

27 October 2017

Just a few minutes of microgravity is enough to change your brain. This suggests space tourists and long-haul astronauts may need to take precautions to think straight
Want to think outside of the box? Try sniffing a placebo

Want to think outside of the box? Try sniffing a placebo

27 October 2017

The placebo effect not only works in medicine, it can also boost cognitive ability, unleashing creativity and driving original thought

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