Our brain sensor adheres strongly to the surface of brain tissue. In the case of a rat brain (as shown in the bottom-left photo), the sensor remains securely attached even…
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Novel recycling process for rare-earth elements could improve green technology and boost carbon neutrality
Schematic of the SEEE process. Credit: Hang Hua et al. In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers from Kyoto University have unveiled a novel method for the efficient separation…
‘Night Magic’ invites you to celebrate the living wonders of the dark
Night MagicLeigh Ann HenionAlgonquin Books, $30 I feel like I’ve been out all night. In my mind, I’ve been walking the mountains and meadows of the Appalachian region after dark.…
New upgrade will supercharge atomic vision of the world’s most powerful X-ray laser
SLAC received the second LCLS-II-HE cryomodule from Jefferson Lab on March 5, 2024. In Jefferson Lab fashion, it was decorated and delivered to celebrate the nearest holiday—this time, St. Patrick’s…
Unexpected Sounds Boost Dopamine, Leading to Riskier Decisions
Summary: A new study shows that unexpected sounds can cause dopamine bursts in the brain, which may lead to riskier decision-making. Researchers found that participants were 4% more likely to…
COP30 Amazon host strikes “largest carbon credit sale in history”
A coalition of governments and multinational corporations promises to pay Pará state $180m to save its rainforest A coalition of developed countries and corporations has agreed to a massive purchase…
Exploiting quantum squeezing to enhance precision of measurements in systems with multiple factors
A visual comparison between the familiar act of squeezing a balloon and the concept of quantum squeezing in a sensor. Credit: Tohoku University Quantum squeezing is a concept in quantum…
Hubble Space Telescope suggests our ancient universe was surprisingly crowded with supermassive black holes
A host of supermassive black holes populating the universe during the cosmic dark ages appears to drastically exceed estimates for how many billion-solar-mass black holes should have existed back then.…
