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The Secret Of Sequential Thinking

Researchers have discovered ‘event cells’ in the brain's hippocampus that can sequentially organize memories for events as well as places.

Switch Solvent, Change Color

Researchers in South Korea have developed a carbon nanostructure capable of changing shape and color depending on the solvents used.

‘Breathing’ Skyrmions Could Be Used Beyond Memory Devices

The first ever observation of skyrmion ‘breathing’ paves the way for ultra-fast communications of the future.

Paying People Cash To Lose Weight Works

Paying participants in a weight loss program just US$160 can help them lose weight and keep the pounds off, study shows.

Stem Cell Transplantations Produce Mixed Results For Patients With STAT1 Mutation

Stem cell transplants were able to cure five patients with STAT1 mutations, but killed nine out of 15 subjects studied.

Eating In Front Of A Mirror Makes Food Taste Better

Eating in front of a mirror—or even with a picture of yourself eating—makes food more appealing, a new study suggests.

Transforming Rusty Steel Into Batteries

Scientists have successfully converted rusty stainless steel mesh into stable, low-cost electrodes for potassium-ion batteries.

A Potential Biomarker For Aggressive Brain Cancer

Researchers have found that the levels of a protein called BCL6 can be used to identify patients with glioblastoma multiforme, a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.

Ten Lab Characters You’ll Either Love Or Hate, But Never Escape

Wherever you go, human nature—and the type of people you meet in the lab—tends to stay the same.