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Researchers discovered a unique property of psychedelic drugs: their ability to reopen "critical periods" in the brain, times when the brain is highly susceptible to environmental learning signals. These periods, usually...

A revolutionary MRI technique, known as Correlated Diffusion Imaging (CDI), has been utilized to uncover previously unseen changes in the brain caused by COVID-19. The study revealed distinct changes in the diffusion of ...

Australopithecus afarensis, the extinct species to which Lucy belongs, could probably straighten its knee joints, extend its hips and stand up straight like modern humans.

Thomas Edison famously tried hundreds of materials and failed thousands of times before discovering that carbonized cotton thread burned long and bright in an incandescent light bulb. Experiments are often time-consuming...

Two children developed insatiable hunger and severe obesity due to rare genetic mutations, their doctors reported.

In the early 2000s, scientists from the UK made a worrisome discovery that the oceans are teeming with small particles of plastic (less than one millimeter in length) due to the continuous degradation of plastic waste. T...

Researchers developed one of the most comprehensive 3D models of the synapse, the neuron juncture crucial for intercellular communication. This breakthrough allows an unprecedented view of the complex interactions betwee...

The gravity of a galaxy two-and-a-half billion light-years away has acted like a cosmic magnifying glass to amplify the light of a distant exploding white dwarf.

Archaeologists may have solved the mystery of the origins of two boat paintings detailed inside a cave in Australia.

Researchers developed a single-chip device that mimics the human eye's capacity to capture, process, and store visual data. This groundbreaking innovation, fueled by a thin layer of doped indium oxide, could be a signifi...

Photovoltaic technology is indispensable for our ability to mitigate climate change. Nonetheless, more than 70% of the energy made available to us by the sun is wasted in conventional photovoltaic cells. There is little ...

A new study shows metformin can diminish risk of developing long COVID by more than 40% in overweight and obese patients.

Some students take medicines like methylphenidate, often sold under the brand name Ritalin, to boost their performance before an exam, but research shows these drugs don't improve how well people do in tests

The composition of gut bacteria in individuals at the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease is notably different from those in healthy people. The finding paves the way for the potential use of gut bacterial composition ...

Cognitive enhancers, often dubbed as "smart" drugs, might actually impair performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals. The study evaluated the effects of three widely used "smart" drugs using a complex decis...

Like its rival BP, Shell claims it is committed to reaching net zero by 2050 despite planning to increase its output this decade, but experts say this doesn't add up

Despite steady improvements in quantum computers, they're still noisy and error-prone, which leads to questionable or wrong answers. Scientists predict that they won't truly outcompete today's "classical" supercomputers ...

Politicians think that climate policy is a vote loser because people see it as a "tomorrow" issue. But immediate worries about the air we breathe offer a way to shift the dial, says London's mayor Sadiq Khan

For good or ill, dividing people up along generational lines with names and traits to fit seems hard to resist. What's going on, asks a new book that sets out to find the real differences

From self-driving cars to humanoid robots, the world of robotics is a long way from talk of artificial intelligence causing human extinction. It's a breath of fresh air, says Alex Wilkins

Grasping anything much about our universe depends on complex computer models that can simulate reality. Andrew Pontzen was sceptical about such simulations but now, as his new book shows, he's an enthusiastic guide

A probiotic blend comprising 14 strains of bacteria can enhance the treatment of major depressive disorder when used alongside antidepressants. This pilot study highlights the potential of probiotics in promoting improve...