Some chocolate contains lead. Is this safe? And does the ability to measure minute quantities of lead in chocolate make the product less safe? This week's Risk Bites is about the measurement conundrum -- what do you do when you can measure what's in the stuff you eat to the nth degree? It's not p
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows an association between the average amount of chocolate each person in country eats, and the number of Nobel Prize winners that country produces. But as the author points out, an association doesn't necessarily mean that eating chocolate
Today, we are delving into a topic that affects millions of people around the world – how trauma leads to addiction. Trauma refers to a distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope with the situation. It's a serious issue that impacts individuals from all walk
Undiagnosed ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can cause a range of challenges in daily life, from difficulty with focus and organization to impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, these challenges can lead to negative experiences and trauma. In th
What is burnout? Do you know what emotional burnout is? Emotional burnout happens when we feel too tired to think, process or do anything. Emotional burnout occurs as a result of mental or physical fatigue or both. Burnout can happen when we are at work, studying, with our family, or even friends. W
How much is too much when it comes to being exposed to something unpleasant? Using examples of fecal contamination on cellphones and cocaine on bank notes, Risk Bites begins to lay the ground for exploring dose-response. More information on the UK cellphone contamination study: http://www.eurekale
Sulfur is the 16th element of the periodic table, and is a non-metal. In its elemental form it is a bright yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. In this video we are going to look at the basic physical and chemical properties of sulfur. We will also discover some real-life applications of s
Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/FuseSchool CREDITS Animation & Design: Reshenda Wakefield Narration: Dale Bennett Script: Cheam Tung Shaun (Sevenoaks School) Meet the kidneys. Those fist-sized organs that are shaped like beans. They are kind and hardworking organs located in your
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * More people from more places are migrating to more places, leading to greater linguistic, religious and ethnic diversity, especially in urban areas. STEVEN VERTOVEC analyzes this super-diversification and considers how societies can best respond to the chal
For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * The gut microbiome has a significant influence on various diseases ranging from malnutrition to chronic inflammation. It is largely shaped by environmental factors, like diet and lifestyle. How the genetics of the individual affect the composition of the mi
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Get 25% off Blinkist Premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start a free 7-day trial by clicking here: http://blinkist.de/sproutsdeutschland Sometimes we are in a mental state where we feel like we can't change a negative situation. If this is the case for an extended period of time, i
