Month: June 2025
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Susana Lima: The Brain Scientist Who Unlocked the Science of Desire
If you’ve ever wondered how the brain transforms a glance or a touch into a rush of attraction—or what neural fireworks go off during intimacy—you’re stepping into the world Susana Lima helped illuminate. A neuroscientist with roots in Portugal and a career that blossomed at MIT and the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown in Lisbon,…
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The Scientific History of Bokermann’s Casque-Headed Frog
The common name “Bokermann’s casque-headed frog” is applied to two distinct species of amphibians endemic to Brazil, a fact that necessitates careful examination when exploring their scientific history. This report aims to delve into the discoveries, taxonomic journeys, and research endeavors associated with these two fascinating members of the Brazilian herpetofauna, highlighting the contributions of…
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Vallabha Devi: Siam’s Lost Queen of Shadows
Was she a mystic, a spy, or a sacrifice? In the smoky backrooms of 1950s Bangkok, where Cold War intrigue met ancient tradition, one woman’s name was whispered with fear and fascination: Vallabha Devi. To some, she was a royal confidante, a guardian of forbidden knowledge. To others, a seductress who played with fire—until the flames…