Even Without Consciousness, the Brain Can Track Meaning and Predict Words
Even when a patient is unconscious, the human brain is capable of complex thought processes around language, new research indicates....
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Arctic Microbes Wake Up in Waves as Permafrost Thaws
When Arctic ice melts and fades away, so too do the microbes that have been sleeping in it. But these...
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Lasers in Orbit: Measuring Tropical Forest Canopies From Space
Scientists have found a new way to measure the height and structure of the planet’s forests. Using lasers, they can...
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When Women Earn More, Money Matters Less in Partner Choice
Women who earn more money and hold more economic power become less concerned with the income of their future partner...
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Brain Cells in Space Grow Faster, and Scientists Don’t Yet Know Why
When researchers sent mini, human brain cells to the International Space Station (ISS), they expected the cells to struggle in...
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