Exercise reverses cognitive deficiencies caused by anesthesiaCognitive deficiencies caused by pediatric anesthesia in mice are due to changes in chromatin accessibility and can be reversed by exercise
For long plant life, the secret is in DNA repairResearchers find high copy number of DNA repair genes in long-lived trees
Visible ocean plastics just the tip of the icebergSimulations find the majority of ocean plastics may be on the seafloor or otherwise difficult to monitor, with vastly more plastic waste likely trapped on land
Getting more power from renewable-based microgridsNovel and low-cost control scheme that increases power extracted from local renewable sources could help accelerate utilization of renewable energy in buildings
Short training regimen improves long‑term memoryThree half-hour sessions using feedback from monitoring of brain waves found to increase memories retained for a week
Grasping the reality of addressing mental health issues arising from pandemicSurvey reveals mental health and welfare centers are playing a crucial role consulting on mental health related to COVID-19 in Japan
Organics glow longer and stronger without depending on rare metalsVersatile, organic glow-in-the-dark materials closer to matching the performance of their inorganic counterparts
Twenty-four trillion pieces of microplastics in the ocean and countingResearchers publish most detailed dataset to date for assessing the amount of microplastics in the world's oceans and their effects on marine life
New multistep mechanism for nanostructure formation found in liquid crystalsCombination of molecular simulation and AI technologies making advances toward development of highly functional materials
Low-cost, continuous seismic monitoring system to support emission reduction effortsNew system enables closer monitoring of underground activity in geothermal reservoirs and sequestered carbon dioxide for improved safety and efficiency
In the race to reduce car emissions, don't forget longevityExtending car lifetime and first-owner possession length can reduce overall emissions more than accelerating replacement according to new study
Building the ovarian environment from stem cellsResearchers successfully reconstitute the ovarian follicle from mouse stem cells
One material with two functions could lead to faster memoryResearchers use perovskite to develop a memory device readable through both electrical and optical methods
Biomolecular bonsai: Controlling the pruning and strengthening of neuron branchesResearchers identify molecular cues that make developing neurons remodel their connections
Uncovering the genetic mechanism behind Rett syndromeDysfunction in key gene causes neural stem cells to produce more astrocytes than neurons
Researchers create switchable mirrors from liquid metalApproach could be used to create electrically controlled mirrors for art or advanced devices
How do bad kidneys lead to heart disease? Broken cellular clocks provide new cluesResearchers find how chronic kidney disease induces heart inflammation through white blood cells
Cheap, non-toxic material for photoactive electronics and chemistry in the spotlightSuccessful synthesis of perovskite visible-light-absorbing semiconductor material
Effect of cool airflow on comfort more than just a feelingStudy uses both subjective and physiological measurements to show the influence of cooling airflow direction on comfort
Ushering in a new age of urban energy efficiency with smart buildingsBuildings utilizing artificial intelligence promise to reduce energy consumption through better control and optimization