Contrary to previous assumptions, nerve cells in the human neocortex are wired differently than in mice. The study found that human neurons communicate in one direction, while in mice, signals tend to flow in loops. This increases the efficiency and capacity of the human brain to process information. These discoveries could further the development of artificial neural networks.
The energy density of supercapacitors -- battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes -- can be improved by increasing the 'messiness' of their internal structure. Researchers used experimental and computer modelling techniques to study the porous carbon electrodes used in supercapacitors. They found that electrodes with a more disordered chemical structure stored far more energy than electrodes with a highly ordered structure.
Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to new research. Scientists used satellite data that accurately and consistently maps land movement across China.
Brad and Bennett: Why Friday's clash with the Dolphins might be a tipping point for Arthur and the Eels The Roar
Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows cocaine and morphine to take over natural reward processing systems.
The Green Bay Packers made a big investment in their secondary by signing safety Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants.
Russia's U.N. ambassador called for sanctions on Israel for attempting to "violate and sabotage" a cease-fire resolution.
Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 911 Communications warned Wednesday of an outage affecting 911 and non-emergency calls in a social media post. Officials said they could see the numbers of those who called from cellphones.
The trust Deion Sanders places in his sons, Shilo and Shedeur, extends beyond the field and into the world of the transfer portal.
Palermo opted for a classic style.
A British sheep farmer said she found a surprising solution for curbing the aggression of her rams -- Axe body spray.
A Pennsylvania school district canceled a speech that author Maulik Pancholy was slated to give at a middle school's anti-bullying assembly.
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An accused murderer locked up on Rikers Island beat a correction officer — leaving her with broken bones in her face — because he was “irate” that his cell door was locked, prosecutors alleged Thursday. Tymirh Bey-Foster, 21, was indicted on charges of second and third degree assault for the April 7 attack, which left the...
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- The Allegheny College men's tennis team clinched the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) regular-season championship and the No. 1 seed in the upcoming PAC Championship Tournament with an 8-1 win over Franciscan University on Thursday.
Rishi Sunak is to call for an end to the "sick note culture" in a major speech on welfare reform - as he warns against "over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life".
A Poughkeepsie man has been arrested following a drug sale investigation, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.
Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for PFL Week 3 in Chicago.
Two companies hope to have their platforms live in the state within the next year.
Chelsea and Newcastle are considering a move for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer as the England star looks set to leave the Emirates Stadium ahead of the 2024/25 campaign. The 25-year-old joined the Gunners in 2021 as part of a £30m deal with AFC Bournemouth and was a crucial player for Mikel Arteta’s team last […]
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Both 2024 candidates view the state as critical to cinching 270 delegates in November, and as Biden only won Pennsylvania in 2020 by 1.17%, both are honing their strategies to move the needle.
The bright red signs also included the web address “ColumbiaHatesJews.com."
Step aside, ChatGPT. Meta's AI assistant is here, and it's coming to apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
Putting him at odds with Mayor Brandon Johnson's school board, Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressed his support for extending a moratorium on closing any public schools in Chicago by two years.
