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Your sleeping brain pulses like a pump to flush out toxins
Boing Boing,
Scientists have discovered a crucial mechanism behind one of sleep's most vital functions — cleaning toxins from the brain. The process relies on a rhythmic cycle of vessel squeezing and relaxing, driven by pulses of norepinephrine during deep sleep. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen used advanced imaging techniques to watch brain blood vessels and fluid movements in real-time while mice slept naturally. — Read the rest The post Your sleeping brain pulses like a pump to flush out toxins appeared first on Boing Boing.
J.Lo Is Actually So Ready to Move On From Ben Affleck
The Cut,
Unfortunately, their kids have become good friends, so she will have to keep seeing him.
How to Help Victims of the L.A. Wildfires
Over 30,000 Los Angeles–area residents have been evacuated so far, and the blaze is only expected to get worse.
NASA Satellite Captures Stunning Snow-Covered Midwest After Polar Vortex Blast
Gizmodo,
Data from on high reveals the stark differences in temperature across the continental United States.
The 20 Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime Video
Vulture,
Terrifier 2, Abigail, A Quiet Place: Day One, and more.
The Next George R.R. Martin Adaptation Is Not What You’re Expecting
Action fantasy In the Lost Lands comes from the director of Resident Evil and stars Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista.
The 20 Best Action Movies on Amazon Prime Video
The Fall Guy, The Wave, Edge of Tomorrow, and more.
Someone Check on Craig Conover
He’s just about the only person in the Bravoverse who’s “shocked” that Paige DeSorbo broke up with him.