brain damage

Scientists find links between brain damage and religious fundamentalism

January 13, 2019 Syndicated 0

A recent study has shown that religious fundamentalism is partly the result of a functional impairment in the prefrontal cortex, where damage to particular areas may indirectly promote religious fundamentalism by diminishing cognitive flexibility and openness.

As the U.S. House marches toward impeachment, Senate questions next move December 11, 2019
As the U.S. House of Representatives moves closer to impeaching President Donald Trump, larger questions loom in the Senate, where Trump's Republican allies may not give him the extended trial he would like.
Focus squarely on Trump as Dec 15 tariffs loom in US-China trade war December 11, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump has days to decide whether to impose tariffs on nearly $160 billion in Chinese consumer goods just weeks before Christmas, a move that could be unwelcome in both the United States and China.
Mexican businesses want clarity on details of USMCA trade deal December 11, 2019
After the initial euphoria had subsided, Mexican business leaders emerged bruised and resigned to a new stricter trade deal with the United States and Canada that could usher in more intrusive enforcement of labor rules in Mexico.
At top U.N. court, Suu Kyi rejects charge of Rohingya genocide as 'misleading' December 11, 2019
Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday rejected accusations of genocide committed against her country's Muslim Rohingya minority as "incomplete and misleading", and said the case should not be heard by the U.N.'s highest court.
Boost for Saudi Arabia as Aramco shares surge 10% on debut December 11, 2019
Saudi Aramco shares surged the maximum permitted 10% above their IPO price on their Riyadh stock market debut on Wednesday, closing in on the $2 trillion valuation long sought by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.