Abigail Palmer
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As a writer, I am passionate about exploring the complexities of the world around us and translating them into engaging content, so if you are looking for insightful, informative & entertaining content look no further my articles are here:)
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Are Cell Phones Capable of Changing the Shape of Our Bones?
What if cell phones were so powerful that they could change the shape of our bones? This is a startling new topic that has recently been making the rounds in the media. It stems from a scientific report that claims using phones and tablets can cause serious and long-term changes to our bodies, and not in the way you might think. David Shahar and Mark Sayers, who specialize in biomechanics at Australia's University of the Sunshine Coast, conducted a study in recent years. Biomechanics examines how mechanical principles apply to live organisms, from how humans run to how insects beat their wings.
By Abigail Palmer3 years ago in Earth
If We Should Stop Sleeping
Losing sleep can have serious consequences. The United Nations considers it a form of torture, and the longer it goes on, the worse it gets. Just 48 hours without sleep is considered extreme sleep deprivation, but you’ll probably start to notice weirdness before that. After 18 hours without sleep, you might feel a little tipsy. Staying awake for 24 hours is the equivalent of drinking three or four drinks in two hours. And after 48 hours without sleep, your BAC might be at 0.1%, which is higher than the legal driving limit in every state. You might feel foggy, less alert, or double vision, almost like you're wearing sleepy beer goggles. That's because sleep deprivation slows down how your brain cells communicate with each other. So even if you're drinking alcohol, drowsiness will increase its effects. And caffeine only works up to a certain point; by the end of a day and a half without sleep, it'll start to wear off.
By Abigail Palmer3 years ago in Earth
