Dr Wingnut

Day: May 26, 2005

  • Brain to Self: Incoming!

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    Scientists knew that cocaine triggers the release of the brain chemical dopamine.  Now a new study in rats shows that there are in fact three distinct dopamine releases, including one that occurs just before the drug arrives.  Call it the buzz of anticipation; it may help explain what drives addictive behavior in humans.Time, 30 May…

  • Drinking

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    When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading.Henny Youngman

  • Record high jump from kneeling position

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    A new world’s record in the high jump from a kneeling position was set yesterday at a beach in southern France.  The picture below was taken just a few seconds before the jump took place:via email from John Treworgy, Wed, 18 May 2005 06:08:21 -0700