Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how the brain avoids ‘catastrophic forgetting’ – the distortion and overwriting of previously established memories when new ones are created. Research has shown that the brain processes new and old memories in separate phases of sleep, which might prevent mixing between the two. This finding, published in…
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A recent study published in Science suggests that the demise of most of Australia’s kangaroo species 40,000 years ago may have been caused by human hunters rather than climate change. The researchers analyzed the teeth of 937 kangaroos and found that they were generalists, consuming a variety of foods, which contradicts previous assumptions that they…
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have made a groundbreaking discovery in recycling colloidal quantum dots used in supraparticle lasers. The team developed a simple and practical technique to recover 85% of the quantum dots, which can be reused to build new lasers with a photoluminescence quantum yield comparable to those made from new particles….
Mathematicians have made a groundbreaking discovery in number theory, unlocking the secrets of irrational numbers. A team of researchers has developed a new method for proving the irrationality of numbers, which has been a long-standing challenge in mathematics. The breakthrough, led by Frank Calegari, Vesselin Dimitrov, and Yunqing Tang, has already led to the proof…
A recent analysis of publishing records has revealed a surge in the number of “precocious” scientists who become top-cited authors early in their careers. These scientists publish an average of over one paper per week and often cite their own work at a rate significantly higher than the average. While some may attribute this to…
A recent report by Clarivate highlights several blockbuster drugs poised to revolutionize the biotech industry. These treatments, expected to generate over $1 billion in sales, include CagriSema for type 2 diabetes, Awiqli for long-acting insulin, Cobenfy for schizophrenia, and several others. As these drugs make their way to market, they are expected to transform the…
Scientists have discovered a new way to study supercell thunderstorms and their devastating tornadoes using muons, subatomic particles produced by cosmic rays. Researchers propose using a large detector to measure the atmospheric pressure within a storm, which could help understand the formation of tornadoes. This breakthrough could lead to improved forecasting and warning systems for…
Physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of particle physics by using the principle of entanglement entropy to study the behavior of quarks and gluons in high-energy electron-proton collisions. The research, led by Kong Tu at Brookhaven National Laboratory, reveals that quarks and gluons in protons are deeply entangled and approach a state…
Scientists are considering climate engineering as a potential solution to global warming, despite public opposition and concerns about unintended consequences. Researchers are working to fill knowledge gaps and develop strategies for deploying reflective particles into the stratosphere to cool the Earth. However, many questions remain unanswered, including how much particulate matter is needed, when and…
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed a new foldable “bottlebrush” polymer network that is both stiff and stretchy. This breakthrough material has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including biomedical devices, wearable electronics, and soft robotics systems. The polymer’s unique properties make it an ideal candidate for…