The adult brain can repair itself better than scientists thought
The adult brain may have a greater ability to repair itself after injury or certain autoimmune diseases than scientists previously beli...
Scientists discover a hidden brain rhythm that could improve Parkinson’s treatment
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can reduce movement problems caused by Parkinson's disease, and new research is providing a clearer pictur...
Ozempic may have revealed the brain’s hidden “craving center”
For many people, the thought of a tasty burger or a cold pint of beer conjures up a vivid mental image and drives behavior.
Only some Nebraska communities are earning big from solar and wind power
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The CSS hack that extends your website on iOS Safari
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Scientists define a new category of heat wave: ‘Snow eaters’
Matthew LaPlante doesn’t have to go to a lab to see his research in action. On some mornings, he can just look out...
What Star Wars got right about AI
Two science-fiction futures for machine intelligence: the lonely oracle and the crowded junkyard. Only one of them came true. AI assist...
Canada’s wildfire season is taking a heavy toll on First Nations
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When the chief of the Okanagan Indian Band looked...
Floods can leave communities with more overdose deaths for years
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A new type of levee is taking root in Northern California
Visitors to the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, captivated by gliding birds overhead and golden hills across t...