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How quitting maths can affect teens' brains
Nnew research out of the University of Oxford shows that quitting maths at age 16 may have an adverse effect on brain development. Professor Roi Cohen Kadosh is the senior author of the study. Audio
How walking benefits your creativity
Stanford research shows that walking is not only good for our health, but it also helps boosts our creative output. Behavioural and learning scientist Dr. Marily Oppezzo explains the positive impact… Audio
How old is your brain?
Science correspondent Malvindar Singh-Bains joins Kathryn to discuss whether your brain is aging faster than you. Machine-learning tools can be used in combination with MRI data to predict how well… Audio
Gadolinium - plays a key role in MRI scans
Gadolinium has interesting magnetic properties and is used as a contrast agent in MRI scans, according to AUT's Prof Allan Blackman in ep 29 of Elemental. Audio
Naked Science
Naked Scientist Dr Chris Smith with the latest science news. Locating epilepsy in the brain and research on babies' ability to mimic sounds reveals the important role our tongues play in learning… Audio
Improving Stent Design with MRI
Susann Beier is using MRI and computational models to analyse flow of blood like fluid in 3D-printed replicas of coronary arteries with the aim of improving stent design Audio
A Transportable MRI
An MRI has been developed which can be transported because it uses high temperature superconductors and does not require liquid helium Audio