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10/05/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

New research discovers how brain cells used for navigation operate, shedding insight on brain diseases and overuse of technology

It’s something that happens to many people every day: you walk outside of the subway tunnel, look around, and instantly realize right where you are and head on your way. As simple as it sounds in theory, the mechanisms underlying this nearly-automatic act are so complex that scientists have long struggled to understand them Now, […]

04/01/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

New study claims using GPS “disables” parts of the human brain

One of the most useful features that modern technology has brought us is mapping software that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) network. This worldwide satellite navigation system uses a network of satellites and receivers to determine location, and it’s used in many vehicles and smartphones to help people reach their destinations in the least […]

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