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Mathematical theory predicts self-organized learning in real neurons

“An international collaboration between researchers at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) in Japan, the University of Tokyo, and University College London has demonstrated that self-organization of neurons as they “learn” follows a mathematical theory called the free energy …

MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materials

“Made of cement, carbon black, and water, the device could provide cheap and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources. Two of humanity’s most ubiquitous historical materials, cement and carbon black (which resembles very fine charcoal), may form the …

Muon G-2 Doubles Down With Latest Measurement, Explores Uncharted Territory in Search of New Physics

“Scientists working on Fermilab’s Muon g-2 experiment released the world’s most precise measurement yet of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon, bringing particle physics closer to the ultimate showdown between theory and experiment that may uncover new …

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flies Again After Unscheduled Landing

“The helicopter performed a short hop to help the team better understand why its previous flight was interrupted. NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter successfully completed its 54th flight on Aug. 3, the first flight since the helicopter cut its July …

NASA’s Juno Is Getting Ever Closer to Jupiter’s Moon Io

“The spinning, solar-powered spacecraft will take another look of the fiery Jovian moon on July 30. When NASA’s Juno mission flies by Jupiter’s fiery moon Io on Sunday, July 30, the spacecraft will be making its closest approach …

NASA’s Space-Based Quantum Science Lab Keeps Getting Better

“The agency’s Cold Atom Lab is getting its second major upgrade and will be using it to explore the quantum realm. On Tuesday, Aug. 1, a major hardware update for NASA’s Cold Atom Lab lifted off aboard a …

New exoplanet discovery builds better understanding of planet formation

“An international team of scientists have discovered an unusual Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a low-mass star located in the Corvus constellation. An international team of scientists have discovered an unusual Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a low-mass star called TOI-4860, located in …

New high-speed imaging method captures 3D details of combustion flames

“A better understanding of flame behavior could enable more efficient and cleaner cars, airplanes, factories and power plants Researchers have developed a new method for capturing the complex behavior of turbulent flames produced during combustion. Insights provided by this high-speed …

New method simplifies the construction process for complex materials

“With a new, user-friendly interface, researchers can quickly design many cellular metamaterial structures that have unique mechanical properties. Engineers are constantly searching for materials with novel, desirable property combinations. For example, an ultra-strong, lightweight material could be used to make …

New quantum magnet unleashes electronics potential

“Researchers discover how to control the anomalous Hall effect and Berry curvature to create flexible quantum magnets for use in computers, robotics, and sensors. Some of our most important everyday items, like computers, medical equipment, stereos, generators, and more, work …