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How The Brain Prepares For The Eyes To See
Computer simulations show that spontaneous activity in the developing retina could help the visual cortex form properly prior to input from the eyes.
Study Hard And Play Hard, Says Amanda The Panda
Although children may feel pressurized to spend their time studying indoors, a new book reminds parents that outdoor play has immense benefits for their child’s eyesight and emotional health.
Going To The Restroom? Keep Your Mask On
Flushing public restroom toilets or urinals can spew clouds of particles carrying viruses, including COVID-19.
Dennis Lo Wins 2021 Breakthrough Prize In Life Sciences
Lo received the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for developing noninvasive genetic fetal screening tests used by millions of prospective parents worldwide.
SARS-CoV-2 Could Infect The Human Brain
Although it primarily impacts the lungs, SARS-CoV-2 could also infect the brain and cause problems there.
An A-Peeling Way To Recycle Batteries
Orange peels are an environmentally-friendly alternative to harmful chemicals and high temperatures used in conventional lithium-ion battery recycling processes.
Akira Kouchi & Naohiro Yoshida Win 2020 Miyake Prize
Two Japanese researchers have been awarded the 2020 Miyake Prize, which honors outstanding contributions in the field of materials science or earth and planetary science.
Key Antibody Targets Of SARS-CoV-2 Identified
Researchers in Hong Kong have discovered that focusing on antibodies against ORF3b and ORF8 could lead to a rapid antibody test that is both highly sensitive and specific.
Bacteria Clumps Could Survive 8 Years In Outer Space
The Tanpopo space mission has revealed that bacteria could survive travel between Earth and Mars in the form of aggregates.