The Daily Populous

Wednesday May 24th, 2017 day edition

image for How does poor sleep affect our ability to learn? Study investigates

New research manipulates the deep sleep phase and examines its effects on learning new skills.

Manipulating the motor cortex during deep sleep.

On the first day of the experiment - after the first movement learning session - the participants were able to sleep without disturbance.

The reason why this happens, according to the researchers, is that during the manipulated deep sleep, the neurons' synapses did not "rest" as they normally would during restorative sleep.

Such a state inhibits neuroplasticity, which means that learning new things is no longer possible.

This is the first time that a study has proven the causal connection between deep sleep and learning efficiency. »

FCC Will Not Take Action Over Stephen Colbert’s Trump Remarks

Authored by variety.com

In response to an inquiry, an FCC spokesman provided a statement on the status of its review.

“Consistent with standard operating procedure, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau has reviewed the complaints and the material that was the subject of these complaints,” the FCC statement said.

All complaints are reviewed by the FCC, but the agency does not monitor programming. »

Comcast is trying to censor our pro-net neutrality website that calls for an investigation into fake FCC comments potentially funded by the cable lobby : technology

Authored by np.reddit.com

The notice is ironic, in that it’s a perfect example of why we need Title II based net neutrality protections that ban ISPs from blocking or throttling content.

We have connected individuals with Attorneys Generals and have called for the FCC act immediately to investigate this potential fraud.

Fight for the Future has no intention of taking down Comcastroturf.com, and we would be happy to discuss the matter with Comcast in court. »

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Declares Martial Rule in Southern Part of Country

Authored by time.com

Martial law could be extended for a year depending on how long the problem could be quelled, Duterte said on board a plane en route to the Philippines.

"I said I would be harsh and I warned everybody not to force my hand into it," Duterte said.

Duterte met late Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said he is counting on Russia to supply weapons for the Philippines to fight terrorism. »

Fox News falls into 3rd place in primetime ratings for the first time in nearly 17 years

Authored by sfgate.com

Photo: Richard Drew, Associated Press Fox News falls into 3rd place in primetime ratings for the first time in nearly 17 years 1 / 3 Back to Gallery.

Despite the primetime dip last week, Fox is still above MSNBC and CNN in primetime and total-day ratings this month.

Last Monday, primetime Fox News hosts like Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity largely ignored a report on Trump's revelation to Russian officials. »