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Sleep Deprivation: Its Neural Circuits and Influence on Memory
A recent compelling theory called the “brain elasticity theory” suggests that sleep is correlated with changes in the structure and organization of the brain.
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The Power of Bilingualism on Cognitive Development and Integrity
Several studies demonstrate that being bilingual may have various cognitive benefits.
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Sink or Source: Turning Greenhouse Gasses into Renewable Energy
Through catalysis, some of the most harmful greenhouse gasses can be converted to renewable fuels.
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Blooming with Possibility: Microalgae as a Biofuel Feedstock
It’s July 2022, and the San Francisco Bay has turned a murky brown. Scattered reports of skin irritation and respiratory complications surface, followed by thousands of dead fish sweeping onto Bay Area shores.
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Green Ammonia Synthesis: An Emerging Source of Renewable Energy
While it may seem as though ammonia has already had its fifteen minutes of fame, new research reveals that it could see a whole new era of use as a carbonless source of energy.
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Searching for the “Buy Button” of the Brain: The Neurobiology of Decision-making
We face a multitude of decisions every day— while these choices may seem simple, they in fact involve an extensive connectome with coordination of the brain’s billions of neurons.
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Growing a Mind with Statistical Inference
The process of statistical inference, which involves drawing conclusions from data, provides a scientific basis for building concepts and formulating theories.
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Hearing the Invisible: On the Frontier of Gravitational Wave Astronomy
The field of black hole physics is still rife with mystery; however, gravitational wave experiments have provided a groundbreaking lens of observation.
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Out For Blood: Will Biotechnology Eradicate Horseshoe Crab Bleeding?
In the pharmaceutical industry, the horseshoe crab is used as a powerful weapon for combatting unwelcome microorganisms in parenteral products.
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Rebuilding Neurons: Neurogenesis in Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is one of the most recent and emerging branches of medicine centered around replacing diseased or damaged tissue via innovative technological and biological techniques. A promising pathway in regenerative medicine focuses on harnessing the limitless potential of human stem cells—cells capable of transforming into any of the body’s various cell types.