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    Brainology: The Curious Science of Our Minds

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    About this ebook

    16 revealing stories about the human brain

    Ever wondered how Scandinavians cope with 24-hour darkness, why we feel pain - or whether smartphones really make children stupid?

    Have you heard about the US army's research into supercharging minds?

    You need some Brainology. Written for Wellcome, the health charity, these stories follow doctors as they solve the puzzle of our emotions, nerves and behaviour.

    Discover fascinating and intriguing stories from the world of science.

     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCanbury
    Release dateMay 3, 2018
    ISBN9781912454013
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