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Introduction to Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change by modifying synaptic connections between neurons typically caused by genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors refers to the normal pre-programmed development of the brain, while environmental factors include injury, brain damage or acquiring new skills. Naturally, there are
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South Africa is roughly 1 month away from its general election, set for the 29th of May. The ruling ANC, African National Congress, once headed by Nelson Mandela is facing one of its steepest challenges yet. The ANC is a centre-left party. South Africa has witnessed continued economic suffering. Inequality
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Croatia Legislative Election EU member Croatia has held its legislative election, to the Sabor (parliament), and the result is not shocking. Slight redistribution of seats. The ruling HDZ, a centre-right party and member of the EPP in the EU parliament, lost a few seats, however, retained their resounding lead over
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Localization of function is an idea that explores the connection between patterns of behaviour and parts of the brain. This idea has a long history, dating back to ancient times when scholars like Hippocrates speculated about the brain's role in behaviour. However, it was not until the 19th
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London is set for a mayoral election on the 2nd of May, incumbent Sadiq Khan is vying for yet another 4 years at the city's top job. Mr Khan has been the Mayor of London since 2016 and has proved popular, successfully fending off Conservative challengers with good
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Trump Protects Speaker Johnson Former President Donald J. Trump has stated his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson amid turmoil. Republican Representative Majorie Taylor Greene has created a motion to oust the speaker. Mr Johnson has been a longstanding ally and supporter of Mr Trump (so has Majorie Taylor Greene)
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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” - Charles Dickens The Life of Charles Dickens The novelist Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth, England 1812. His youth was filled with unexpected obstacles and bizarre characters, which later inspired multiple of his novels. His stories
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The Little Albert experiment was a famous psychology experiment conducted by John B. Watson and graduate student Rosalie Rayner, in the mid-20th century. Inspired by Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov, who conducted experiments demonstrating the conditioning process in dogs, Watson wanted to take the research a step further by demonstrating that
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The world's most populous country and largest democracy India is holding its legislative general election later this month, an endeavor planned to take over 10 days of voting in different parts of the nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a parliamentarian for the right-wing and Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata
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Sadiq Khan Rules Out Bolstering Ulez London Mayor Sadiq Khan had vowed to not expand the highly contentious ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) initiative, set at tackling car air pollution. A bid to attract voters that might be alienated without a clarification. The London Mayor stated in a letter to the
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Consciousness has always been and continues to be one of the greatest mysteries of the universe. The state of being conscious refers to how our physical and psychological experiences contribute to our perception of existence, which prompts the awareness of the self. The awareness of the self is what allows
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What is Temperament? Temperament is the way children respond to the world, influencing the way they handle emotions, regulate behaviour, feel around new people and adapt to new environments. These individual characteristics are assumed to have a biological basis, appear early in development and play a role in subsequent social