To Understand Brain Disorders, Consider the Astrocyte
Neurons get a lot of attention—but researchers think this star-shaped brain cell type could hold the key to treating some disorders......»»
Meteorites from Mars help scientists understand the red planet"s interior
Of the more than 74,000 known meteorites—rocks that fall to Earth from asteroids or planets colliding together—only 385 or so stones came from the planet Mars......»»
Everything You See Is a Computational Process, If You Know How to Look
Computer scientist Lance Fortnow writes that by embracing the computations that surround us, we can begin to understand and tame our seemingly random world......»»
Along shifting coastlines, scientists bring the future into focus
In the wet, muddy places where America's rivers and lands meet the sea, scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are unearthing clues to better understand how these vital landscapes are evolving under climate change......»»
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Is Ready to Implant a Second Volunteer
In a livestreamed update on X, Elon Musk and Neuralink executives gave an update on the company's next study participant—and its next-generation brain implant......»»
The Mystery of Consciousness Is Deeper Than We Thought
Despite great progress, we lack even the beginning of an explanation of how the brain produces our inner world of colors, sounds, smells and tastes. A thought experiment with “pain-pleasure” zombies illustrates that the mystery is deeper.....»»
From Diagnosing Brain Disorders to Cognitive Enhancement, 100 Years of EEG Have Transformed Neuroscience
The EEG has shaped researchers’ understanding of cognition for everything from perception to memory.....»»
The Wild History of Hurricane Forecasting
Scientists, pilots and even a Jesuit priest have tried over decades to understand some of the most ferocious storms on Earth, but climate change is making such efforts to avert damage more difficult.....»»
From bands to spots, the secrets of the leopard gecko"s skin
While the patterns and colors of lizards' skin are fascinating, the mechanisms behind them are largely unknown. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) studied the leopard gecko, a popular lizard, to understand how the bands on the skin of juven.....»»
Researchers discover a new form of scientific fraud: Uncovering "sneaked references"
A researcher working alone—apart from the world and the rest of the wider scientific community—is a classic yet misguided image. Research is, in reality, built on continuous exchange within the scientific community: First you understand the work.....»»
Phage-derived enzyme targets E. faecalis biofilms to mitigate acute graft-versus-host disease
Allogenic hematopoietic cell transplantation (allo-HCT) involves transferring healthy donor stem cells to recipients with conditions such as blood cancer, bone marrow failure, or certain genetic blood disorders. Acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD.....»»
I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. This is the best thing about it
I'm smitten with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, but you'll have to ignore Samsung's sales pitch to understand the reasons why......»»
Greater focus needed on how existing international law can prevent increasing militarization of outer space, says study
There is a pressing need for countries and international organizations to understand better how existing international law can help them address serious concerns about the militarization of outer space, a new study says......»»
Using a refrigerated microscope and antifreeze to directly observe the ice-liquid interface
Ice in nature is surrounded by liquid most of the time, and therefore it is key to understand how ice and liquid interact. A Kobe University and Institute for Molecular Science study has now for the first time directly observed the precise shape of i.....»»
How the Brain Decides What to Remember
Electric ripples in the resting brain tag memories for storage and add credence to advice about the importance of rest......»»
Brain size riddle solved as humans exceed evolutionary trend
The largest animals do not have proportionally bigger brains—with humans bucking this trend—a study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has revealed......»»
5 best Netflix war movies to watch this 4th of July weekend
This 4th of July, viewers can watch some Netflix war films that will help them appreciate their peaceful lives and understand the sacrifices real soldiers made......»»
You really need to shut your brain off to enjoy The First Descendant
Have you ever heard someone say that they want to turn their brain off when they play a game? The First Descendant is the perfect expession of that desire......»»
5 best Netflix war movies to watch on the 4th of July
This 4th of July, viewers can watch some Netflix war films that will help them appreciate their peaceful lives and understand the sacrifices real soldiers made......»»
High-resolution land surface dataset provides Earth system modeling details
Earth system models (ESMs) help us understand climate and environmental changes. With advances in computing power, ESMs can now be run at kilometer-scale (k-scale) resolutions, capturing very fine details to better predict extreme weather and underst.....»»
New bionic legs plug directly into a patient’s brain
New bionic legs plug directly into a patient’s brain.....»»