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Scientists reveal why human language isn’t like computer code

Human language is remarkably rich and intricate. Yet from the standpoint of information theory, the same ideas could theoretically be…

4 months ago

Scientists reveal how exercise protects the brain from Alzheimer’s

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified a biological process that may explain why exercise sharpens thinking and memory. Their…

4 months ago

These 773,000-year-old fossils may reveal our shared human ancestor

Perfectly timed fossils from Morocco reveal a forgotten African population living near the very root of the human family tree.…

5 months ago

A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis

Using a specially designed analysis tool, scientists at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that may help predict whether…

6 months ago

3. 7-billion-year-old rocks reveal how Earth and the Moon were born

Scientists studying tiny feldspar crystals inside Australia's oldest volcanic rocks have uncovered new clues about the early history of Earth's…

6 months ago

Mini brains reveal clear brain signals of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers have grown pea-sized brains in the lab that are offering an unprecedented look at how neurons behave differently in…

6 months ago

Scientists reveal the real benefits and hidden risks of medical cannabis

Medical cannabis is widely used for issues such as chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia, but a major analysis led by…

7 months ago

Blood tests reveal obesity rapidly accelerates Alzheimer’s progression

Researchers have carried out the first investigation of how obesity affects Alzheimer's disease blood biomarkers (BBMs). In this work, BBM…

7 months ago

Scientists reveal a powerful heart boost hidden in everyday foods

People who frequently include foods and beverages rich in polyphenols, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and…

7 months ago

Is your gut being poisoned? Scientists reveal the hidden impact of everyday chemicals

A large laboratory investigation of human-made chemicals has revealed 168 substances that are harmful to bacteria normally found in a…

7 months ago