Aphantasia challenges a centuries-old theory of abstract thought

Aphantasia, the inability to form mental images, poses a serious challenge to an influential theory of abstract thought in ...

New tool helps uncover rare genetic mutations in common diseases, including Parkinson's

Studies of genetics conducted in yeast cells, human neurons, mice or other model systems often reveal networks of genes that ...
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Next-generation computing relies on extremely thin semiconductors—now there's a better way to make them

The ability to develop extremely thin semiconductors is key to advancing the fields of electronics and computing. But so far, there's been a trade-off between the quality of these semiconductors and ...
IEEE

Max–Min Fair Sensor Scheduling: Game-Theoretic Perspective and Algorithmic Solution

Abstract: We consider the design of a fair sensor schedule for a number of sensors monitoring different linear time-invariant processes. The largest average remote ...
IEEE

Framework for Experimental Results (fer): A Foundation for FAIR-Compliant Reporting of Traceable Data

Abstract: This article introduces framework for experimental results (fer), a flexible and comprehensive framework designed to enhance the reproducibility, transparency, and traceability of ...
Phys.org

Quantum geometry applied to light-based systems expands toolkit for topological photonics

Quantum geometry describes quantum states in systems with changing system parameters, such as an electron spinning in a magnetic field whose direction is slowly changing. The state of the electron ...
Space.com

How one scientist's wide-eyed dream of giant space cities was crushed by reality

They might've looked something like the space station in the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
The Lancet

Equity in decline: fair distribution in a worse-off world

cInstitute on Inequalities in Global Health, Program on Global Health and Human Rights, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA ...
Scientific American

Reducing Climate Change by Making It Less Abstract

There is no longer any doubt: the world is getting warmer, and humans are partially to blame. Unless we make significant changes at both the individual and societal level in the coming years, the ...
CNBC

Science: Lazy people are likely to be smarter, more successful, and better employees. Who knew?

Let's be honest, lazy people get a bad rap, especially when some of the world's most successful billionaires are perceived as the exact opposite. Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, for instance ...