During and after the First World War, a disease called encephalitis lethargica, also known as the “sleepy sickness,” ...

Based on a true story told by Dr Oliver Sacks, Awakenings focuses with exquisite detail on the experiences of a few extraordinary people affected by a disease known as encephalitis lethargica, or the ...

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Based on a true story told by Dr Oliver Sacks, Awakenings focuses with exquisite detail on the experiences of a few extraordinary people affected by a disease known as encephalitis lethargica ...

Based on a true story told by Dr Oliver Sacks, Awakenings focuses with exquisite detail on the experiences of a few extraordinary people affected by a disease known as encephalitis lethargica, or the ...

The disease featured in the 1990 Robert De Niro film 'Awakenings', Encephalitis lethargica, has puzzled scientists for decades. Dr Jonathan Rogers (UCL Psychiatry) explains how his research is ...

Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Microscopes make the invisible visible, revealing the tiny, hidden details of nature that we can’t see with the naked eye. These miniature scenes can be beautiful ...

Anecdotal reports suggest that cryptocurrency mines can have harmful knock-on effects on people's health, but the true scale of the problem is still unknown. In summer 2024, several news outlets ...

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the lens of a microscope. Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry ...

From spines on neurons to pollen on an insect’s eye, the winners of Nikon’s Small World photo contest offer a kaleidoscopic glimpse into a tiny world. These water fleas (Daphnia sp.) can ...