Science

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez discusses his book 'How to Change a Memory' and the quest to understand and manipulate memories, aiming to treat PTSD and dementia.

Hilbert space is the mathematical arena where quantum possibilities unfold. Explore its origins and implications.

Researchers demonstrate two genetic codes operating in parallel, potentially accelerating synthetic biology. The technique uses modified ribosomes and transfer RNAs, though not yet tested in cells.

Neuroscientists propose a new framework for how the brain compresses noisy sensory data into categories, emphasizing prediction and energy needs.

Despite administration efforts, US clean energy additions hit a record 45 GW this year, driven by AI demand and expiring tax credits, S&P says.

New Fat Bear Week children's book 'Big Fat Bear Battle!' turns Katmai's famous bears into wrestlers, by author Brooke Hartman.

In a new book, science writer Emily Seyl details how Manhattan Project scientists prepared dozens of experiments to measure the Trinity nuclear test's yield and effects.

Melanie Mitchell explores how developmental psychology can assess AI's alien intelligence.

Astronomers discover S301, a star on an extreme orbit that comes closer to Sgr A* than any known star, potentially enabling spin measurement.

New research shows lab-grown brain organoids may not follow the same developmental timing as real brains, which could affect how they model disorders.

Physicists have developed a new theory of fluids, derived from symmetries, that goes beyond the Navier-Stokes equations.

New satellites and AI cameras are helping firefighters detect blazes early, potentially stopping them before they spread.