Why sleep deprivation memory loss starts deep inside the hippocampus
A review reveals that missing sleep uncouples cellular energy, stalls waste removal, and halts cell-to-cell communication in memory-critical brain circuits.
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A review reveals that missing sleep uncouples cellular energy, stalls waste removal, and halts cell-to-cell communication in memory-critical brain circuits.

A global analysis of 177 animal species reveals that human-made noise alters biological traits in four out of five tested creatures. This disruption reaches from individual behaviour to entire food chains across land and water.

Tiny semiconductor crystals can absorb one colour of light and emit intensely pure new hues. However, building great devices requires smart optical design alongside good chemistry.

In a study of 196 healthy adults, an AI system analysing one week of ordinary smartwatch data picked up signs of hypertension more effectively than a standard doctor's office check.

A computer model suggests smart traffic lights powered by artificial intelligence can cut dangerous vehicle conflicts while simultaneously shortening queues.

A study on African turquoise killifish reveals that lifelong intermittent fasting extends lifespan and restores swimming power in both sexes, but it does so through completely different cellular routes.