NeuroscienceMarch 1, 2022
Researchers Make a Phantom Sixth Finger Grow and Shrink
An unsettling illusion points to both philosophy and robotics
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Particle PhysicsMarch 1, 2022
Why Some Fluids Flow Slower when Pushed Harder
A transparent rock experiment shows how stretchy molecules kick up eddies
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PharmaceuticalsFebruary 24, 2022
Chewing Gum with GMO Could Reduce the Spread of COVID
Gum carrying a protein produced by genetically modified lettuce traps SARS-CoV-2
Artificial IntelligenceFebruary 11, 2022
AI Outraces Human Champs at the Video Game Gran Turismo
The program also challenges certain assumptions about self-driving cars
ElectronicsFebruary 4, 2022
New Charging Technique Puts Crumbling Batteries Back Together
The method could extend the lifetime of lithium-metal batteries by 30 percent, a new study suggests
AnimalsFebruary 1, 2022
Honeybees Social Distance to Prevent Disease, Too
The insects balance separation and care for those infected by parasites
Space ExplorationFebruary 1, 2022
Moon’s Hidden Depths Uncovered with New Algorithm
The permanently shadowed regions at the lunar poles might contain thick ice reservoirs
PolicyFebruary 1, 2022
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GeneticsFebruary 1, 2022
Desert Plants’ Adaptations Help Them Thrive
Genes found in the flora could help crops and biofuels survive more drastic extremes
NeuroscienceFebruary 1, 2022
How the Brain Curbs Overeating
A structure known as the cerebellum acts as a brake on consumption
AnimalsFebruary 1, 2022
Arctic Krill Track Day and Night Even in Polar Darkness
Without the sun’s guiding light, these tiny animals’ behavior still follows a circadian rhythm
ElectronicsFebruary 1, 2022
Holographic Camera Instantly Peeks around Obstacles
New imaging tech could probe beyond corners, inside the body, and more