Surprising Science — April 8, 2014

Regeneration Research Offers Hope for Spinal Cord Injuries

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Healing leaves scars, but regeneration leaves the cells in their original state.

Spinal cord injuries today are considered devastating, but new research suggests that there’s hope in regeneration.

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Thinking

“The self” doesn’t exist. Instead, you constantly shape multiple selves

We bring multifaceted selves to our interactions, and in these interactions co-create each other again and again.

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The Present

Estonia votes online. Why can’t the U.S.?

Estonia has long been seen as a pioneer in digitizing the democratic process.

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Hard Science

Why does time change when traveling close to the speed of light?

Time gets a little strange as you approach the speed of light.

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Thinking

Gallows humor: The surprising benefits of dark laughter

Always look on the bright side of death.

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Health

Psychedelics are helping dying patients overcome their existential distress

End of life patients face mental health challenges uniquely existential and spiritual in nature — but psychedelics are emerging as a possible solution to relieve the suffering.

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