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Highly accurate atomic clocks may soon get even better. Here’s how

Scientists believe that using a special type of atom could make even the most advanced atomic clocks more precise. If confirmed, the breakthrough could lead to more accurate GPS systems and better atomic clocks for use in space travel, and could even lead to devices that can detect earthquakes and volcanic eruptions with greater accuracy.… Read More »

How electroconvulsive therapy heals the brain – new insights into ECT, a stigmatized but highly effective treatment for depression

When most people hear electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, it often conjures up horrific images of cruel, outdated and fraudulent medical procedures. The perception that ECT, formerly known as electroshock therapy, is dangerous and ineffective has been reinforced in popular culture for decades; Consider the 1962 Oscar-winning film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” in which… Read More »