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Zebra finches amazing at unmasking the bird behind the song
on November 21, 2020 at 3:43 pm
Like humans who can instantly tell which friend or relative is calling by the timbre of the person's voice, zebra finches have a near-human capacity for language mapping.
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Researchers examine which approaches are most effective at reducing COVID-19 spread
on November 20, 2020 at 8:07 pm
Researchers have found that physical distancing is universally effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19, while social bubbles and masks are more situation-dependent. The researchers developed a model to test the effectiveness of measures such as […]
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Memories create 'fingerprints' that reveal how the brain is organized
on November 20, 2020 at 6:26 pm
While the broad architecture and organization of the human brain is universal, new research shows how the differences between how people reimagine common scenarios can be observed in brain activity and quantified. These unique neurological […]
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A biochemical random number
on November 20, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Scientists have generated a huge true random number using DNA synthesis. It is the first time that a number of this magnitude has been created by biochemical means.
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Field geology at Mars' equator points to ancient megaflood
on November 20, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Floods of unimaginable magnitude once washed through Gale Crater on Mars' equator around 4 billion years ago -- a finding that hints at the possibility that life may have existed there, according to data collected by NASA's Curiosity rover.
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From the inside out: How the brain forms sensory memories
on November 16, 2020 at 2:22 pm
A new study identifies a region of the thalamus as a key source of signals encoding past experiences in the neocortex.
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Healthy sleep habits help lower risk of heart failure
on November 16, 2020 at 12:57 pm
Healthy sleep habits are associated with a lower risk of heart failure. Adults with the healthiest sleep patterns (morning risers, sleeping 7-8 hours a day and no frequent insomnia, snoring or excessive daytime sleepiness) experienced a 42% […]
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts headed to International Space Station
on November 16, 2020 at 5:52 am
An international crew of astronauts is en route to the International Space Station following a successful launch on the first NASA-certified commercial human spacecraft system in history. NASA's SpaceX Crew-1 mission lifted off at 7:27 p.m. EST […]
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Tree rings may hold clues to impacts of distant supernovas on Earth
on November 11, 2020 at 7:44 pm
Massive explosions of energy happening thousands of light-years from Earth may have left traces in our planet's biology and geology, according to new research.
