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The Science of a Good Nap

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For a society constantly trying to over-extend, over-perform, and over-deliver, skipping out on sleep may be seen as the ultimate badge of productivity. It’s a lifestyle we most associate with the rich and powerful of the world, not to mention the hustle-drunk tech bros of Silicon Valley – but it’s not even a new thing. Even … Read more

iPhone hack: NSO malware builds a computer inside your phone to steal data

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An incredibly sophisticated piece of malware developed by the Israeli tech firm NSO Group works by creating an entirely separate computer inside the memory of an iPhone, allowing attackers to snoop and steal data Technology 16 December 2021 By Matthew Sparkes The hack targeted iPhones Photo by Richard Drew/AP/Shutterstock NSO Group, an Israeli tech firm, … Read more

How to hack your stress and turn it into a positive force in your life

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Too much stress hurts mind and body, but the stress response exists for good evolutionary reasons. Recognising that is the first step to turning its negative effects around Health 1 December 2021 By Catherine de Lange Sergio Membrillas Many of us have felt more than a little stressed over the past couple of years. For … Read more

‘Twilight Zone’ Sleep Hack Really Can Spark Creative Thinking, Scientists Say

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A sleep technique described by surrealist artist Salvador Dalí and famous inventor Thomas Edison might actually work to inspire creativity, researchers have found. To get the creativity boost, you essentially need to wake up just as a certain sleep stage sets in, where reality seems to blend into fantasy.   To use the technique, visionaries … Read more