Science Archives

Types of Strokes and Symptoms: A Quick & Simple Guide

What happens during a stroke? What’s the most common type of stroke? What are the risk factors and symptoms? After she recovered from a rare type of stroke, neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor wrote about the experience in My Stroke of Insight. She explains what a stroke is and discusses ischemic strokes and two types of hemorrhagic strokes. She also talks about the various symptoms that you can experience. Continue reading to learn about different types of strokes and symptoms that might arise.

Dave Asprey on Stem Cell Deficiency & Treatments to Stay Young

What causes biological and cognitive deterioration? How do stem cell treatments work? Are they effective? According to Dave Asprey, stem cell deficiency is something you should take seriously if you want to combat aging. In Super Human, he shares his advice for improving your health now while ensuring you live a longer, healthier, and more youthful life in the future. Read more to learn about the connection between stem cell deficiency and aging, and find out what you can do about it.

Jill Bolte Taylor’s Stroke & Recovery: Her Inspiring Story

What’s it like to have a stroke? What happens afterward? How can you best recover from a stroke? When neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor suffered a stroke on the left side of her brain, she was uniquely qualified to observe and report on the experience of losing her cognitive functions. However, she was surprised by what she learned—and gained. Keep reading to discover the amazing story of Jill Bolte Taylor’s stroke and recovery.

What Is a Problem Space in Diversity Science?

What is a problem space in diversity science? Why do diverse groups have a better grasp of the problem space? In Rebel Ideas, author Matthew Syed explains how diverse groups are more collectively intelligent than homogenous ones. His book explains why a problem space is central to diversity and how collective intelligence boosts group performance. Read on to learn what a problem space is and its connection to diversity science, according to Syed.

How to Help Someone After a Stroke: Advice From a Survivor

What do stroke survivors need? What are some practical ways to support their recovery? Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroscientist who survived and healed from a stroke. She’s uniquely qualified to provide insights on how professional caregivers, family, and friends can support stroke survivors. Here’s her advice on how to help someone after a stroke.

The Two Hemispheres of the Brain: Left & Right, Alone & Together

What’s the difference between the left brain and the right brain? How do they work together? The two hemispheres of the brain work in unison. But each one has its own abilities, perception, and personality. Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor provides a simple explanation of the left brain and right brain in her book My Stroke of Insight. Keep reading to understand the two sides of the brain.

The Overview Effect: 5 Lessons From an Astronaut in Space

What is the overview effect? What are the most important life lessons Chris Hadfield learned from the overview effect? In An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, retired astronaut Chris Hadfield explores five lessons he learned about life on Earth from his vantage point of space. This may be a result of what psychologists call “the overview effect,” which is a tendency for astronauts to experience awe and feelings of connection to humanity. Read more about the overview effect and how it impacted Chris Hadfield in space.

Stress Response in the Body: How It Helps & Harms You

What is the stress response in the body? How can your stress response both help and harm your body? According to biologist Robert Sapolsky, if you feel exhausted and constantly stressed, then the stress response in your body may be working overtime. In Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, he argues that people today are more stressed than ever before, and it’s causing major physical and mental harm. Read on to learn about the stress response in the body and how chronic stress affects it, according to Sapolsky.

Chris Hadfield: Biography and Life as an Astronaut

What are the most interesting highlights of astronaut Chris Hadfield’s biography? How did Hadfield become an astronaut? Hadfield’s book An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth details his career from test pilot to astronaut. With patience and perseverance, Hadfield became one of the Canadian Space Agency’s top astronauts when it was first formed. Let’s take a look at the biography of Chris Hadfield to get a better idea of his astounding career.

The Microsoft & OpenAI Partnership: What the Future Holds

Why are Microsoft and OpenAI working together? What is generative AI? What are the pair’s plans for this year? Last month, Microsoft announced it would be investing $10 billion in OpenAI, which began as a nonprofit research lab in 2015 and now predicts it will produce $200 million in revenue this year. Even as Microsoft and OpenAI race to cash in on generative AI, they still face potential roadblocks moving forward. Read on to learn more about Microsoft, OpenAI, and the generative AI gold rush.