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Improved Brain Decoder Holds Promise for Communication in People With Aphasia
Restoring some language for aphasia sufferers, like Bruce Willis and a million other Americans, could involve AI.
Researchers Find Hidden Link Between Plants’ Growth and Immunity
A new study shows how plants balance growth and defense, offering insights for stronger, more resilient crops.
New Research Reveals How Changes in Social Status Impact the Brain
The study conducted in male mice found that bigger social tumbles are more stressful.
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Newfound Galaxy Class May Indicate Early Black Hole Growth
Many galaxies known as little red dots (LRDs) appear to harbor growing supermassive black holes.
Brain Map Clarifies Neuronal Connectivity Behind Motor Function
Scientists have traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord.
Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons
The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.
Dark Matter Might Have Formed Earlier than Thought
The new model is called WIFI, which stands for dark matter production during Warm Inflation via Freeze-In.
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Astronomers Discover Youngest Transiting Planet Ever
The planet, named TIDYE-1b, is roughly the size of Jupiter and is an estimated 3 million years old.
Surprising Patterns in Infant Growth After Gestational Diabetes Exposure
Infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero may not have as weighty of challenges as previously believed.
Scientists Use Ancient DNA to Shed Light on Adaptation of Early Europeans
By using ancient samples, the scientists managed to look back in time to uncover novel signatures of adaptation at the dawn of the agricultural revolution.
