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Impact of oft-overlooked cell in brain function revealed

An often-ignored type of cell in the brain plays a dynamic and surprisingly complex role in our ability to process…

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Tech meets tornado recovery | ScienceDaily

It started as a low, haunting roar building in the distance. It grew into a deafening thunder that drowned out…

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Energy and memory: A new neural network paradigm

Listen to the first notes of an old, beloved song. Can you name that tune? If you can, congratulations --…

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Could a mini-stroke leave lasting fatigue?

A transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is typically defined as a temporary blockage of blood flow to…

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Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall

The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is…

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New computer language helps spot hidden pollutants

Biologists and chemists have a new programming language to uncover previously unknown environmental pollutants at breakneck speed -- without requiring…

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From prehistoric resident to runaway pet: First tegu fossil found in the U.S.

Originally from South America, the charismatic tegu made its way to the United States via the pet trade of the…

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Flamingos create water tornados to trap their prey

Flamingos standing serenely in a shallow alkaline lake with heads submerged may seem to be placidly feeding, but there's a…

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Olympic anti-doping lab puts U.S. meat supply to the test

Scientists at UCLA's Olympic Analytical Laboratory turned their sophisticated analytical capabilities for testing athlete samples for performance-enhancing drugs to research…

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Computing: Shedding light on shadow branches

What happens when trailblazing engineers and industry professionals team up? The answer may transform the future of computing efficiency for…

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