Cropper’s most enduring contribution, though, isn’t any particular song, but the way he pared the guitar techniques of R&B ...

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The unexpected rhythm of macaque monkey skills raise fresh questions about where our own sense of beat comes from.

Be gentle with yourself tomorrow, in everything. Emotions may be particularly fragile. People may be overly sensitive. Don't haul too much around at the moment. Rather, adopt a soft, gentle energy.

A central pattern generator (CPG) is a neuronal network in which interconnected excitatory and inhibitory neurons produce an oscillating, rhythmic output in the absence of sensory feedback. CPGs play ...

This new, spirited current might try to enter your life tomorrow. Welcome it, and do not hold on to what is already twenty steps back. A change in routine or mindset may lead to steps toward what is ...

The neocortex generates periods of recurrent activity, such as the slow (0.1–0.5 Hz) oscillation during slow-wave sleep. Here we demonstrate that slices of ferret neocortex maintained in vitro ...

Opera has housed a long and curious fetish for the convent. Around a century ago, composers couldn’t get enough of lustful, visionary nuns. Although relatively tame next to what was to follow, Puccini ...

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Making changes to your diet and lifestyle may help improve your sleep quality. Certain supplements and natural remedies could also be beneficial. A good night’s sleep is just as important for your ...

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