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Noninvasive Stimulation Talks to the Brains Memory Center
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 21:37
Neuroscientists have used personalized magnetic stimulation to successfully modulate the deep-seated hippocampus. By mapping individual brain connectivity, the team has created a noninvasive "remote control" for ...
Neurons Lose Their Adaptability in Old Age
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 20:45
Researchers are developing a multiscale "neurometabolic" model to track how the brain's energy consumption drives aging and Alzheimer's. The $3.3M project aims to identify metabolic warning signs years be...
The Mad Scramble to Power AI Is Rewiring the US Grid
Singularity Hub - 2 Apr 2026 20:33
With data center power demand expected to nearly triple by 2030, tech companies are bankrolling new plants and even their own "shadow grid." The post The Mad Scramble to Power AI Is Rewiring the US Grid appeared ...
Surprise fossil discoveries push back the evolution of complex animals
New Scientist - 2 Apr 2026 20:00
A fossil bed in China containing animals up to 554 million years old suggests that we may have to reconsider the idea that life suddenly diversified during the Cambrian explosion
Bumblebees surprise scientists by showing a sense of rhythm
New Scientist - 2 Apr 2026 20:00
Recognising rhythmic patterns was thought to require a big brain, but a series of experiments has shown that buff-tailed bumblebees have this ability, too
New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier
Science Daily - 2 Apr 2026 19:15
Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste. By combining regular frying with microwave heating, they reduce the amount of oil absorbed during cooking. The key lies in pr...
In photos: Artemis II's historic launch for the moon
Live Science - 2 Apr 2026 19:14
Millions watched on April 1 as the Artemis II mission sent humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972. Here's the day in pictures.
Suckers for Love: Octopus Arms Tastes for a Mate
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 18:53
Biologists have discovered that the male octopuss mating arm is a sophisticated sensory organ that "tastes" female hormones. The study reveals how these solitary creatures use "taste-by-touch" receptors t...
Plug-and-Play Sensor Listens to the Developing Brain
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 18:31
Researchers have developed CAMEO, a low-cost carbon nanotube sensor for monitoring human brain organoids. The scalable "basket" design allows for large-scale studies of neurodevelopmental disorders like Angelman ...
Ancient children's teeth reveal a syphilis-like disease was spreading in Vietnam 4,000 years ago
Live Science - 2 Apr 2026 17:25
Remains from three Stone Age children in Vietnam may challenge long-standing ideas about the origin of syphilis, scientists say.
Chemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace some fossil fuels
Live Science - 2 Apr 2026 17:11
Chemists say theyve found a way to turn breadcrumbs into hydrogen, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to one of the most common chemical manufacturing processes.
Brain Circuit That Invents Chronic Pain Identified
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 17:04
Neuroscientists have identified a dedicated brain circuit responsible for chronic pain. By silencing this loop, researchers were able to end pain hypersensitivity in mice without affecting their ability to feel necessary...
Earth's energy imbalance is much more extreme than climate models show - but scientists aren't sure why
Live Science - 2 Apr 2026 16:51
For reasons that are still unclear, climate models underestimate the growing gap between the amount of energy Earth receives from the sun and the amount the planet radiates into space.
Quantum entanglement between electrons and ions captured at attosecond timescale
Phys.org - 2 Apr 2026 16:20
Quantum mechanics is extremely successful at describing the behavior of matter at the atomic level. This success forces one to accept that certain aspects of physical reality go far beyond our intuition. Among these, non...
Aggression Switch: Brain Path That Turns Threats into Attacks Found
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 16:05
Researchers have identified a neural pathway (LH to DRN) that controls physical attacks in mice without affecting threat displays. The study suggests that maladaptive aggression may be driven by an internal "aversive...
Atomic distortions reveal new clues about superconductivity
Phys.org - 2 Apr 2026 16:00
A team of researchers has identified atomic distortions that may be linked with high-temperature superconductivity in a promising class of nickel-based materials, offering new insight into how next-generation superconduc...
Laser-powered wireless hits 360 Gbps and uses half the energy of Wi-Fi
Science Daily - 2 Apr 2026 15:58
A new breakthrough in wireless technology could dramatically boost internet speeds while cutting energy use-by switching from radio waves to light. Researchers have developed a tiny chip packed with dozens of miniature l...
Chinese satellite with robotic 'octopus arm' passes key refueling test in orbit - making longer-lived space assets more likely
Live Science - 2 Apr 2026 15:33
The experimental Hukeda-2 satellite and its highly flexible robotic arm have passed a major refuelling test in low Earth orbit. The demonstration is the latest step toward China significantly expanding the longevity of i...
Unprecedented insight into memory champion's brain reveals his tricks
New Scientist - 2 Apr 2026 15:00
Nelson Dellis credits techniques like the method of loci for his extraordinary memory. Now, brain scans have revealed the parts of his brain that this approach taps into, and how we can use it to improve our own recall
Compact flat-lens system can generate nondiffracting bottle beams
Phys.org - 2 Apr 2026 15:00
Most laser sources produce Gaussian beams that diverge as they propagate. This natural spreading limits their effectiveness in applications that require light to remain concentrated over long distances. To overcome this ...
Mono Linked to a Threefold Increase in MS Risk
Neuroscience News - 2 Apr 2026 14:35
A study of nearly 19,000 people reveals that a history of infectious mononucleosis (mono) triples the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis. The findings suggest that preventing Epstein-Barr virus infections could be a k...
We may have just glimpsed the universe's first stars
New Scientist - 2 Apr 2026 14:25
A galaxy spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope, known as Hebe, that existed just 400 million years after the big bang appears to contain extremely pure and young stars