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Nov 7, 2024

Neuroscientists create a comprehensive map of the cerebral cortex

Posted by in category: neuroscience

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data, the research team identified 24 networks with different functions,…


MIT researchers created the most comprehensive map yet of the functions of the brain’s cerebral cortex. Using fMRI, the team identified 24 networks with different functions, which include processing language, social interactions, visual features, and other sensory input.

Nov 7, 2024

Scientists Determine Why Some Patients Don’t Respond Well to Wet Macular Degeneration Treatment, Show How New Experimental Drug Can Bridge Gap

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, life extension

A new study from researchers at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine explains not only why some patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (or “wet” AMD) fail to have vision improvement with treatment, but also how an experimental drug could be used with existing wet AMD treatments…


Wilmer Eye Institute researchers have found that ‘wet’ macular degeneration patients who don’t respond well to treatment have an increased protein in their eyes and that an experimental drug can help improve vision gains. ›

Nov 7, 2024

Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell based on copper(I) thiocyanate achieves 31.46% efficiency

Posted by in categories: solar power, sustainability

An international research team has fabricated a 1 cm2 perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell that utilizes a top cell based on a perovskite absorber integrating inorganic copper(I) thiocyanate (CuSCN).

A co-deposition strategy of CuSCN and perovskite is firstly developed to solve the key technical…


A Saudi-Chinese research team has fabricated a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell without a hole transport layer (HTL) in the perovskite top cell. This innovative strategy, based on the co-deposition of copper(I) thiocyanate and perovskite in the top cell absorber, was intended at solving typical issues of HTLs in tandem devices.

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Nov 6, 2024

Why Some of Us Remember Dreams While Others Rarely Do

Posted by in category: futurism

Much of dreaming remains a mystery, but scientists have some ideas as to why certain people can remember dreams better than others.

Nov 6, 2024

Scientists Create a Potent Bacterial Anti-Cancer Vaccine

Posted by in category: biotech/medical

A new study describes a novel anti-cancer vaccine based on antigen-producing bacteria that can tackle solid and metastatic cancers [1].

Invading an invader

Years ago, scientists discovered that bacteria can colonize tumors [2]. Some bacteria are drawn to the tumor microenvironment due to factors such as necrotic tissue, hypoxia, and nutrient availability. For example, Clostridium species prefer anaerobic conditions and have been explored in tumor-targeting therapies. Salmonella and E. coli strains have also shown an affinity for tumors [3].

Nov 6, 2024

A cellular basis for mapping behavioural structure

Posted by in categories: mapping, neuroscience

A published today https://nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08145-x reveals brain cells can form a coordinate system for our behaviours.


Mice generalize complex task structures by using neurons in the medial frontal cortex that encode progress to task goals and embed behavioural sequences.

Nov 6, 2024

SingularityNET, ASI alliance launch self-learning proto-AGI in Minecraft

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, singularity

SingularityNET and ASI Alliance introduce AIRIS, a self-learning AI in Minecraft.

Nov 6, 2024

Tesla says goodbye to electrics (and hydrogen): This is the new type of non-fuel engine

Posted by in categories: sustainability, transportation

Tesla has created a new racing vehicle with a non-fuel engine, one that doesn’t rely on electricity or hydrogen to deliver sustainability and high performance.

Nov 6, 2024

Research team uses the human body to power wearables — addresses major obstacle of conventional batteries

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, wearables

Future wearables won’t need to get under your skin.

Nov 6, 2024

Majestic ‘8th continent’ collects and recycles plastic from the ocean

Posted by in categories: innovation, sustainability

Award-winning architect Lenka Petráková is pioneering a new way to tackle ocean pollution with an ambitious project named “The 8th Continent.” Her innovative design aims to recycle ocean plastic while functioning as a completely self-sustaining floating structure. If realized, it could mark a significant advancement in global conservation efforts.

“The 8th Continent” is an intricate, five-part structure designed to float on the ocean, equipped with greenhouses, living quarters, and biodegradable waste collectors. It represents more than just a plastic-collection unit; it’s a potential catalyst for restoring damaged marine ecosystems.

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