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Short training regimen improves long‑term memory Three half-hour sessions using feedback from monitoring of brain waves found to increase memories retained for a week 2021.12.15

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Grasping the reality of addressing mental health issues arising from pandemic Survey reveals mental health and welfare centers are playing a crucial role consulting on mental health related to COVID-19 in Japan 2021.12.14

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Organics glow longer and stronger without depending on rare metals Versatile, organic glow-in-the-dark materials closer to matching the performance of their inorganic counterparts 2021.11.30

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Twenty-four trillion pieces of microplastics in the ocean and counting Researchers publish most detailed dataset to date for assessing the amount of microplastics in the world's oceans and their effects on marine life 2021.10.27

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New multistep mechanism for nanostructure formation found in liquid crystals Combination of molecular simulation and AI technologies making advances toward development of highly functional materials 2021.10.25

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Low-cost, continuous seismic monitoring system to support emission reduction efforts New system enables closer monitoring of underground activity in geothermal reservoirs and sequestered carbon dioxide for improved safety and efficiency 2021.10.08

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In the race to reduce car emissions, don't forget longevity Extending car lifetime and first-owner possession length can reduce overall emissions more than accelerating replacement according to new study 2021.09.24

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Building the ovarian environment from stem cells Researchers successfully reconstitute the ovarian follicle from mouse stem cells 2021.09.14

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One material with two functions could lead to faster memory Researchers use perovskite to develop a memory device readable through both electrical and optical methods 2021.08.23

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Biomolecular bonsai: Controlling the pruning and strengthening of neuron branches Researchers identify molecular cues that make developing neurons remodel their connections 2021.07.15

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Uncovering the genetic mechanism behind Rett syndrome Dysfunction in key gene causes neural stem cells to produce more astrocytes than neurons 2021.07.02

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Researchers create switchable mirrors from liquid metal Approach could be used to create electrically controlled mirrors for art or advanced devices 2021.06.16

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How do bad kidneys lead to heart disease? Broken cellular clocks provide new clues Researchers find how chronic kidney disease induces heart inflammation through white blood cells 2021.06.04

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Cheap, non-toxic material for photoactive electronics and chemistry in the spotlight Successful synthesis of perovskite visible-light-absorbing semiconductor material 2021.05.19

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Effect of cool airflow on comfort more than just a feeling Study uses both subjective and physiological measurements to show the influence of cooling airflow direction on comfort 2021.04.26

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Ushering in a new age of urban energy efficiency with smart buildings Buildings utilizing artificial intelligence promise to reduce energy consumption through better control and optimization 2021.04.06

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Protein deficiency linked to fluid buildup in brain New research shows that dysfunction of the protein Tsukushi causes hydrocephalus by altering neuron generation in the mouse brain 2021.04.01

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Understanding adhesion, one molecule at a time Researchers observe adhesion of a single polymer chain on a surface in their quest to develop an innovative adhesion technology 2021.03.11

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Air pollutant reductions could enhance global warming without greenhouse gas cuts Modeling predicts that loss of cooling effect attributed to sulfate aerosols will increase surface air temperature if air pollution and carbon dioxide are not simultaneously reduced 2021.03.10

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Molecular traffic key to keeping cellular highways maintained Biomolecular motors transporting cargo within the cells found to wear down intracellular highways, prompting autonomous repair 2021.03.09