Supercomputers Learn Best With Brain Breaks
neuroscience

Supercomputers Learn Best With Brain Breaks

Supercomputers improve understanding by learning in spaced intervals, a strategy mirroring biological memory.

The Hidden Lives of Flatline Patient Data
Medicine

The Hidden Lives of Flatline Patient Data

Flatline patient data hides individual journeys; new methods reconstruct those stories for richer understanding.

The Unwritten Laws of Citation Fame
Medicine

The Unwritten Laws of Citation Fame

A colon in a research title, surprisingly, can be a potent driver of citation and impact.

Cities Hold Auditions, Most Species Walk Out
Ecology

Cities Hold Auditions, Most Species Walk Out

Cities aren't neutral backdrops; most species find them unlivable, with size influencing who auditions and who walks out.

The Universe Said No. Scientists Found A Loophole.
Materials

The Universe Said No. Scientists Found A Loophole.

Physicists found UTeβ‚‚ behaving in a way thermodynamics forbade, revealing a hidden mechanism behind its exotic superconductivity.

Physicists Found a Forbidden Corner
Materials

Physicists Found a Forbidden Corner

Physicists discovered UTe_2's paradoxical triple point, challenging fundamental rules of phase transitions.

Stop Chasing Ghosts: Hit the Right Mobility Mole
Medicine

Stop Chasing Ghosts: Hit the Right Mobility Mole

Targeted mobility restrictions, guided by data, are more effective than broad lockdowns for controlling disease spread with fewer societal costs.

Stop Your Meds From Playing Organ Jenga
Mathematics

Stop Your Meds From Playing Organ Jenga

New research reveals how to predict dangerous drug interactions, preventing your medications from destabilizing your body.

This AI Remembers More By Remembering Less
neuroscience

This AI Remembers More By Remembering Less

This AI filters its past, prioritizing crucial memories to improve performance.

This Superconductor Just Walked Off Its High-Pressure Job
Materials

This Superconductor Just Walked Off Its High-Pressure Job

This new superconductor works at warmer temperatures and everyday pressures, finally opening doors to practical applications.

The Optimal Way to Duck a Pandemic
Mathematics

The Optimal Way to Duck a Pandemic

A simple "all-in or all-out" strategy offers the optimal path for individuals navigating a pandemic.

Scientists Bake a Superconducting Half-Dome
Materials

Scientists Bake a Superconducting Half-Dome

Scientists identified a peculiar "superconducting half-dome" in nickelate films, revealing how subtle oxygen changes precisely control superconductivity.