17 h. ago Yes, that’s a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump

Yes, that’s a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump  Los Angeles Times

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3 d. ago A new Nation's Report Card shows drops in science, math and reading scores

It's the first Nation's Report Card since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. The scores reflect the state of student achievement in early 2024.

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4 d. ago 'Harmless' virus found lurking in Parkinson's patients' brains, new study shows

Researchers discovered Human Pegivirus in brain tissue from five of ten Parkinson's patients, suggesting the virus may play a role in the neurodegenerative disease.

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1 week ago Scientist discusses development of artificial synapses that mimic human brain function for next

The Emerging Investigator Series by the journal Materials Horizons features outstanding work by young researchers in the field of materials science. In the latest Editorial, Dr. Eunho Lee, an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea, where he leads the Functional Semiconductors and Devices Lab, discusses and elaborates upon his Emerging Investigator Series research paper titled "Improving ion uptake in artificial synapses through facilitated diffusion mechanisms."

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1 week ago Experts warn AI stuffed animals could 'fundamentally change' human brain wiring in kids

AI chatbot toys marketed as screen-free playmates could undermine children's empathy and critical thinking skills, according to pediatric specialists.

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1 week ago Artificial neuron merges DRAM with MoS circuits to better emulate brain

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning systems has increased the demand for new hardware components that could speed up data analysis while consuming less power. As machine learning algorithms draw inspiration from biological neural networks, some engineers have been working on hardware that also mimics the architecture and functioning of the human brain.

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3 w. ago Nathaniel B. Palmer, a U.S. Icebreaker, May Have Sailed Its Last Expedition

The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Cuts May Spell the End for America’s Only Antarctic Research Ship

The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.

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3 w. ago A new study challenges what we know about how amputation alters the human brain

Even years after a person has lost an arm, the brain faithfully maintains the circuits that once controlled the missing limb.

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3 w. ago Column | Trying to cut sugar? Here’s the latest science on sugar substitutes.

Column | Trying to cut sugar? Here’s the latest science on sugar substitutes.  The Washington Post

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