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A brain–computer interface could slow cognitive decline
This new brain–computer interface detects weakened brain signals and boosts them to healthy levels, potentially reversing cognitive aging in the brain.
New plastic recycling method captures carbon
A closed-loop process for making and recycling polycarbonate plastic also captures carbon to reduce waste and cut emissions.
How the bias in algorithms can help us spot our own
People recognize their own biases in algorithms’ decisions more than they do in their own—even when those decisions are the same.
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Stronger evidence links sedentary behavior and frailty in old age
Data gathered from hundreds of thousands of individuals finds strong link between sedentary behavior and becoming frail, simple changes can help.
Fluorine helps make PET plastic waste easier to recycle
Pre-activation of plastics with fluorine-containing molecules disrupts their stability, making them easier to break down and upcycle.
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Hidden dark matter stars and where to find them
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