Mouse studies tune into hearing regeneration

A deafened adult cannot recover the ability to hear, because the sensory hearing cells of the…

Source of hidden consciousness in 'comatose' brain injury patients found

Researchers have identified brain circuits that, when injured, make conscious patients with acute brain injury appear…

Transforming flies into degradable plastics

Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later —…

Key role of ice age cycles in early human interbreeding

Recent paleogenomic research revealed that interbreeding was common among early human species. However, little was known…

The anatomy of memory: New mnemomic networks discovered in the brain

How can the amazing abilities of our memory be explained on the basis of brain anatomy?…

Dry lightning can spark wildfires even under wetter conditions

Dry lightning can still be disastrous even when conditions aren’t so dry, a study has found. These…

China's oldest water pipes were a communal effort

A system of ancient ceramic water pipes, the oldest ever unearthed in China, shows that neolithic…

Wildfires and farming activities may be top sources of air pollution linked to increased risk, cases of dementia

No amount of air pollution is good for the brain, but wildfires and the emissions resulting…

Hundred-year storms? That's how long they last on Saturn

Megastorms regularly appear on Saturn, marring the relatively bland surface before disappearing. But radio observations show…

Long-lasting fireball over Florida, U.S.

A long-lasting, green fireball was recorded over Florida, U.S. around 01:18 UTC on August 11, 2023…