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Is the Sun a Sun-like star?

Is the Sun a Sun-like star? Asking this oxymoronic question might sound strange to most people, but not to astronomers. Comparing the Sun with other stars is a common technique to better understand the Sun and its behavior. Of particular interest here are stars very... click to read more

  • Timo Reinhold | Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen, Germany
  • Alexander I. Shapiro | Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen, Germany
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Reading time 4.5 min
published on Jun 11, 2021
Short bursts of exercise improve brain function

We have known for a long time that sustained physical exercise, performed at moderate intensity, has a positive impact on the brain. Beyond brain health, exercise also improves cognitive abilities - people who exercise regularly have better memory, attention, or even intelligence, on average. A trend... click to read more

  • David Moreau | Research Associate at School of Psychology, Centre for Brain Research, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zeland
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Reading time 3 min
published on Jan 18, 2018