Yearly Archives: 2024

Brain found to store three copies of every memory

Like a computer system with built-in redundancies, a study has revealed that brains use three different sets of neurons to store a single memory. The finding could one day help soften painful memories in people who've suffered trauma.

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“Hidden consciousness” may be present in 25% of unresponsive patients

A severe brain injury can leave patients unresponsive to stimuli, but they may be more aware than we realize. A new study of brain activity has shown that up to a quarter of unresponsive patients may exhibit “hidden consciousness.”

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Awakening sleeping stem cells a potential treatment for brain disorders

Researchers have figured out how to wake up dormant stem cells in the brain that have the ability to grow into new cells. It opens the door to developing new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral palsy.

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Levitating nanodiamonds spin at 1.2 billion rpm in a vacuum

Physicists have levitated nanoscale diamonds, hit them with lasers to make them flash and spun them at an incredible 1.2 billion rpm. The experiments aren’t just about creating the “world’s smallest disco” but could help the study of quantum physics.

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007 EV rolling out to dealers with 10-minute ultra-fast charging

Ten-minute EV charging has been realized – quite nearly, at least. This week, Zeekr staked a new claim on the title of world's fastest charging for an 800-V LFP battery that's headed to dealerships in its updated 007 sedan in a matter of days.

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A dash of gallium may make for stabler hip and knee implants

While titanium hip and knee implants do restore mobility to a great many people, they're still subject to failure. A new alloy could help change that, simply by adding a smidge of bendy, bacteria-killing gallium to the mix.

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Inflatable-frame tent and canopy pop into shape with an electric pump

If many of the camping-related Kickstarter projects are anything to go by, people hate setting up tents. The Gouse Tent and Luli Canopy are the latest offerings that are claimed to make the process easier, with a little help from an electric pump.

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