AI device identifies objects at the speed of light

Electrical and computer engineers have created a physical artificial neural network -- a device modeled on…

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Animals often rely on their sense of smell to locate food. It's a law of nature:…

Disease is threatening the most plentiful starfish in Antarctica

A study led by experts from the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Biology and Institute for…

Genomic study ties insect evolution to the ability to detect airborne odors

A new study reveals that all insects use specialized odorant receptors that enable them to detect…

Newly characterized molecule offers possibilities for novel Alzheimer’s treatments

A study by researchers investigated lesser-known molecules involved in tauopathies like Alzheimer's. They focused on microRNAs…

How do you assess pain in children who can’t express themselves?

Pain is a frequent problem for children with complex medical conditions -- but many of them…

Mapping blue carbon in mangroves worldwide

Mangroves are tropical forests that thrive in salt water and found in a variety of coastal…

Study elucidates epigenetic mechanisms behind autoimmune diseases

Researchers have used an editing tool to investigate a gene that plays a key role in…

Some corals might adapt to climate changes

New research shows that not all corals respond the same to changes in climate. The study…

Psychologists find that acting is the key to remembering tasks

Researchers have found that alternative enactment techniques -- such as acting -- can improve patients' perspective…