Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding how the brain avoids ‘catastrophic forgetting’ – the distortion and overwriting of previously established memories when new ones are created. Research has shown that the brain processes new and old memories in separate phases of sleep, which might prevent mixing between the two. This finding, published in…
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Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have made a groundbreaking discovery in recycling colloidal quantum dots used in supraparticle lasers. The team developed a simple and practical technique to recover 85% of the quantum dots, which can be reused to build new lasers with a photoluminescence quantum yield comparable to those made from new particles….
Mathematicians have made a groundbreaking discovery in number theory, unlocking the secrets of irrational numbers. A team of researchers has developed a new method for proving the irrationality of numbers, which has been a long-standing challenge in mathematics. The breakthrough, led by Frank Calegari, Vesselin Dimitrov, and Yunqing Tang, has already led to the proof…
Physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of particle physics by using the principle of entanglement entropy to study the behavior of quarks and gluons in high-energy electron-proton collisions. The research, led by Kong Tu at Brookhaven National Laboratory, reveals that quarks and gluons in protons are deeply entangled and approach a state…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery linking a gene variant to the spread of breast cancer. The PCSK9 gene, previously known for its role in cholesterol levels, has been found to drive the metastasis of breast cancer. A lab-made antibody, already approved for high cholesterol treatment, has shown promise in reducing cancer spread in mouse…
Mathematicians have long suspected that hexagonal tiles are the most efficient way to fill space, but a new paper by Thomas Hales and Koundinya Vajjha reveals the worst shape to pack. The researchers focused on convex and centrally symmetric shapes, and their findings have significant implications for the field of mathematics. Forecast for 6 months:…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully skimmed the surface of the sun, coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the sun’s surface at a speed of 692,000 kilometers per hour. This historic flyby marks the culmination of six years in space for the probe, which has been studying the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, from the…
Researchers from the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that human eyelashes possess a unique feature that helps to repel water, keeping our vision clear during rainy conditions. This water-repelling ability is attributed to the micro-ratchet-like structure of the eyelash cuticle and its hydrophobic properties. The study…
The year 2024 saw significant advancements in the field of psychedelics, with the discovery of psilocybin’s ability to temporarily erase brain networks. Additionally, geoscientists found the most dangerous part of the Cascadia megathrust fault, and DNA analysis revealed the macabre diet of two 19th-century lions. These findings have the potential to revolutionize mental health treatments…
2024 was a remarkable year for science, with numerous record-breaking discoveries that captivated the world. From the oldest known mid-air explosion to the development of the world’s fastest microscope, scientists made groundbreaking findings that shed new light on the natural world. This article highlights some of the most significant discoveries of the year and provides…
