Roulette is one casino game that keeps growing in popularity due to its availability and simplicity. Unlike other games where players have to deal with complicated judgment calls, roulette requires you to bet where the ball will land – red or black, even or odd number. Realising that there is a science to playing roulette […]
How to Get More Natural Light At Home and in the Office
by Sierra ParisianSunlight is vital for our health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, many of us live and work in places that don’t have access to natural light. This is usually because of the architecture of buildings. There are several ways of bringing natural light to a room that is positioned far away from the windows. Here are some […]
What Is The Brain’s Reward System?
by Sierra ParisianWe all know the pleasure we get from certain foods, or a hug or kiss from a loved one and the natural high that we get when we indulge in some activity that we enjoy. The buzz we get from these positive experiences is all down to dopamine which is a neurotransmitter produced when we […]
Behind the Poker Face
by Sierra ParisianAnyone who’s attempted to play poker – whether successfully or not – can tell you that the game possesses an attraction unlike any other. Whether this is because it’s been heavily commercialized in movies, because of its association with money or due to its uncanny ability to draw people of all kinds together, there’s no […]
Health Benefits of Sunlight
by Sierra ParisianThe health benefits of sunlight are more far reaching than many people are aware. There are countless health benefits to having the sunlight kiss your skin on a daily basis, not least of which is avoiding the depressive state of mind linked to seasonal affective disorder.Aside from SAD, the sun’s rays can prevent people from […]
The science of odour
by Sierra ParisianOur sense of smell is not always something that is given as much credit as many of our other classical senses. The study of olfaction is however have provided fascinating insights into both how smells work and how we, or more specifically our brain, works.We are not constantly aware of how much our olfactory system […]
Moving On From Cigarettes
by Sierra ParisianAs smoking is getting banned in more and more areas and as health concerns rise, many people are looking to quit their smoking habits. This can be hard without knowing exactly how or what to do, so here are a few suggestions, some hints, and tips to help smokers reach their goal of being a […]
New discoveries in medical science
by Sierra ParisianAdvancements in medical science have the potential to help us all lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. Some of them sound like they have been lifted straight from the pages of a science fiction novel, but many are truly groundbreaking and could well be the difference between life and death. 3D printing 3D printing has […]
Where to get the best science education in the world
by Sierra ParisianThere are a great many types of sciences you can study, and there are plenty of universities that have very good programs for each. Giving each a definitive rating is based on more than just which has the most students with the highest pass rates. This list is based on average ratings and consistency over […]
Two Emerging Scientific Fields
by Sierra ParisianGraphene This is a new material that has been developed in Zurich with the input and research of scientists from three countries. The UK, The Czech Republic and Switzerland.Graphene is an extremely thin material at only one atom thick, and is destined to revolutionise industry in many areas, but especially in computer electronics and solar […]