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Medical Xpress / Brain activity patterns may 'tag' experiences for later memory-making during sleep

The brain may "tag" experiences during learning to better consolidate memories of them during sleep, according to a study published Aug. 27 in the journal PLOS Biology by Dan Denis from the University of York, United Kingdom, ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Using AI to thwart election misinformation

Election rumors, such as unverified accounts of voter fraud, have run rampant in the U.S. in recent years. Powered by the speed of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), it can be hard for people to know what messages ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / 'Like uprooting tree stumps'—pulling nanoscale anchors creates tiny pores that could speed biosensor manufacturing

A new manufacturing method could help move the production of nanoscale sensors from specialized fabrication facilities to conventional semiconductor manufacturing plants.Publishing in Science Advances, researchers from KTH ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Chronic pain is reflected in the folds and grooves of the cerebral cortex

Persistent pain often has no clear cause. However, studies show measurable differences in the structure and activity of the brains of those affected. This might explain why they experience chronic pain. "Many of our study ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Frontier AI access is a growing national security question for the UK

Two recent events should dramatically alter thinking and decision-making about the use of overseas AI models in the UK's critical national infrastructure, argues a new white paper from the University of Surrey. First, the ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Emperor penguin colonies reveal decades-long resilience and flexible breeding sites

With their charming waddles, heat-conserving huddles and tuxedo-like plumage, emperor penguins are among the world's most recognizable animals. Recent satellite surveys estimate that hundreds of thousands of the flightless ...

20 hours ago
Phys.org / Venus's mysterious clouds may hide an exceptionally strong light absorber

Venus appears pale yellow in visible light, but ultraviolet images reveal dramatic dark and bright patterns moving with the planet's upper sulfuric acid clouds. Scientists have known about these markings for roughly a century, ...

23 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Bifur-circuits let shape-changing devices keep electrical connections intact

A new set of modular components allows users to create reconfigurable smart devices with electrical connections that keep working no matter what shape the structure forms.

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Hantavirus exposure among wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A warning for Southeast Asia

Wildlife farming is common in Vietnam, where people breed and trade wild animals for pets, food and traditional medicine.

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Phys.org / Evolution favors flatter paths when fitness outcomes are equal, study finds

A surprising discovery by Technion researchers sheds new light on the dynamics of evolution. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study shows that when an organism has several evolutionary ...

13 hours ago
Phys.org / Specific cover crops may help attract insects that target harmful pests

Different cover crops may affect how plants defend themselves against pests—including by attracting more insects that eat harmful caterpillars—according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State's College of Agricultural ...

14 hours ago
Phys.org / Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time, study finds

The capital of any business comes in (at least) two categories. There's the kind that has a price—land, cash holdings, etc.—and a less tangible, priceless kind. Reputational capital falls squarely into the latter category. ...

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