Lead researcher Dr Jennifer Coull said many of the areas of the brain involved in estimating time were the same that played a key role in controlling movement, and preparing for action.

主任研究员詹尼弗·库尔博士说，大脑中有许多参与估计时间的区域，同时他们对行为控制和行动准备也起到重要的作用。

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Owner Joanna Coull apologised to the couples but "could not comment further because of potential legal action".

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Michael Coull, from Aberdeen Coastguard, said it had been an extremely unusual event.

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Ms Coull said she was now contacting the couples in turn to explain the situation but was unable to speak further publicly at present.

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