Scientists from Peking University developed a new Python package for efficient implementation of the Evidential Reasoning approach for multi-source evidence fusion. Credit: Guilan Kong, Peking University Researchers from Peking University…
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Manipulating astrocytes affects long-term memory, researchers discover
Selective suppression of long-term memory formation through ChR2 photoactivation of amygdala astrocytes. The experiments suggest the presence of parallel processes governing short-term and long-term memory formation, respectively. Credit: Hiroki Yamao,…
Pharrell Williams kicks off Web Summit tech event
US musician and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams said the American dream was not ‘about making the most money’ One of Europe’s biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon…
Swirling polar vortices likely exist on the sun, new research finds
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Like the Earth, the sun likely has swirling polar vortices, according to new research led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research…
Top space gifts from Best Buy this Black Friday
Are you starting your Christmas shopping early, or are you just looking to surprise a space enthusiast? Here at Space.com, we’ve rounded up the top space gifts from Best Buy…
Astrocytes Play Role in Deciding the Fate of Memories
Summary: Researchers have uncovered a surprising role for astrocytes—cells surrounding neurons—in deciding which memories are kept or forgotten. By manipulating astrocytes in mice using optogenetics, scientists found that acidifying these…
Stable Bedtime Boosts Kids’ Behavior and Emotional Control
Summary: Children with regular bedtimes exhibit better emotional control and behavior than those with irregular sleep patterns. Researchers found that consistency in sleep times helps children handle stress and regulate…
Scientists demonstrate controlled transfer of atoms using coherent tunneling between optical tweezers
A zoom-in through the same side window shows the windows both above and below. Credit: Technion An experimental setup built at the Technion Faculty of Physics demonstrates the transfer of…
Cross-border climate risks can’t be solved in isolation
Focusing solely on how to adapt to issues or deal with disasters inside country borders can cause problems elsewhere, triggering calls for a broader view perspective The recent rains that…
