Hibernation study reveals how memories persist despite massive brain changes
The study found that long-lasting memories rely on higher-level patterns in brain connectivity rather than individual strong connections between neurons.
» readNASA's 737 painted in Oklahoma for lunar gravity test flights
The aircraft was painted this week in Oklahoma as modifications continue for its new role as a reduced gravity test aircraft. Ownership was transferred from the United States Air Force to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards,…
» readPhysicists find new clue in the mystery of why matter exists
A new clue has been found by physicists about why matter survived the big bang instead of being annihilated by antimatter. The research, published in Science, used data from the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
» readSkeletons in Croatian well may be victims of ancient Plague of Cyprian, researchers say
Nearly four dozen skeletons found in a deep well in the Croatian city of Osijek may be the remains of people who died during the Plague of Cyprian in the mid-third century A.D., according to researchers.
» readMemories may survive even when half of the brain connections storing them are wiped out, study finds
A study in dormant mice has shown that memories may persist even when half of the brain connections that store them are removed. The discovery was described as “remarkable” and could one day help improve memory.
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