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A five-year “adversarial collaboration” of scientists led to a stagy showdown in front of an audience. It crowned no winners—but it’s still progress. ..
A five-year “adversarial collaboration” of scientists led to a stagy showdown in front of an audience. It crowned no winners—but it’s still progress. ..
How do you make space images more accessible? Turn celestial data into sonic compositions that don’t have to be seen to be enjoyed. ..
The neural representations of a perceived image and the memory of it are almost the same. New research shows how and why they are different. ..
A deep dive into the science of staying alive underwater. ..
Donated human corneas are scarce in places where they’re most needed. A version made from pig collagen could help meet demand. ..
Neuroscientists uncovered an energy-saving mode in vision-system neurons that works at the cost of being able to see fine-grained details. ..
Mitochondrial bundles in the retina may improve how efficiently your eye captures light. ..
The FDA has approved daily disposables that release anti-allergy medication. Experts hope lenses could one day help treat cataracts and glaucoma. ..
The electrical chatter of our working memories reflects our lack of confidence about their contents. ..
Taupe and cream nurseries are in vogue right now. They’re beautifully beige, but some worry they might be bad for babies. ..