Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
Scientists have spent decades studying the brain's cells, connections, genes, and proteins. Yet another essential part of brain biology...
The secret to handling stress better may start at breakfast
Feeling overwhelmed by stress or struggling to adjust when things go wrong? Everyday habits such as eating a nutritious breakfast, gett...
A federal program to restore forests after disaster has gotten too many funding requests
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This tiny jurassic predator helped pave the way for the human brain
A furry predator that lived 165 million years ago is offering scientists an unexpected glimpse into the evolution of mammals. Known as ...
What are we willing to sacrifice for AI?
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Why Google is paying to upgrade nuclear power plants
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The synth everyone owned and few could program: a lesson for AI design
AI made quality available to everyone, and made it average. What sets work apart now is a decision you can see.An AI assistant helped m...
Secret agent bot: accessibility matters for the agents even if you can’t see them
Two readers, one page. The agent never sees the surface you designed; it reads the structure underneath. AI assisted.The semantic struc...
The hidden math of Alzheimer’s could point to new treatments
Could mathematics help uncover new ways to fight Alzheimer's disease? A researcher at Mississippi State University is using mathematica...
A once-in-a-generation opportunity for California’s ocean
The ocean surrounding California’s Channel Islands can feel like another world. Beneath the surface sway towering ...