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Tiny Robots That Think and Swim on Their Own

January 7, 2026

Tiny robots, smaller than a grain of salt, have been created. These robots can move, sense their surroundings, and make decisions all by themselves. They are powered by light and can work for months without stopping. These tiny robots are the result of a collaboration between researchers at the Uni

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How the Brain Helps Us Focus on Objects Near and Far

December 30, 2025

The brain is a powerful tool that helps us see things clearly, no matter how close or far they are. This is thanks to something called vergence eye movements. These movements allow our eyes to focus on objects in three-dimensional space. However, for many people with neurodegenerative disorders, thi

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Brain and Brawn: Testing the Limits of Cycling and Visual Hunting

December 2, 2025

Ever wondered how cycling and visual tasks affect your brain? A small study tried to find out. They looked at how cycling on a stationary bike and a visual task, like searching for items, impact brain function. Twenty-seven young adults took part. They did four sessions. First, they checked their f

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Brain's Blueprint: Lessons from Epilepsy

November 24, 2025

Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vit

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How Our Brain Uses What We See

November 23, 2025

The occipitotemporal cortex (OTC) in our brain is quite the multitasker. It's not just about recognizing faces, bodies, or scenes. It's about using what we see to guide our actions. Some researchers argue that we should shift our focus. Instead of just looking at categories like faces or places, we

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Unlocking the Brain's Hidden Network: The Power of Gray and White Matter Teamwork

November 23, 2025

The brain is like a bustling city, with different areas working together to keep things running smoothly. For a long time, scientists have focused on the gray matter, which is like the city's main offices where important decisions are made. But now, they're starting to realize that the white matter,

education

Singapore's Top School: A Century of Smart Growth

November 14, 2025

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is a big deal. It started small in 1905 as a medical school. Now, it's a global leader in education and research. Over 120 years, it has grown a lot. It's not just about medicine anymore. NUS is known for many things. One of them is nanoscience. This is a f

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How Drug Clues Trigger Cravings and What a Brain Chemical Can Do

November 12, 2025

Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c

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How Signs and Words Team Up in the Brain

November 2, 2025

Ever wonder how the brain handles signs and words at the same time? A recent study dug into this, focusing on how learning sign language affects the way we use spoken language. The experiment involved hearing people who don't usually use sign language. They were taught some signs from Catalan Sign L

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Unlocking Memories: The Science Behind Changing Our Past

November 1, 2025

Our memories are not fixed records of the past but rather flexible stories that our brains tell ourselves. Every time we recall something, our brains tweak the details, sometimes creating false memories. This isn't always a bad thing. Scientists are exploring how we can manipulate memories to improv