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A new hope: Rat recollection and a glimpse into the future of prosthetics       

Biology / /

Moving objects with your mind has always been an element of science fiction, popularized as an iconic feature of the “force” in the pop culture-defining series “Star Wars.” But recent advancements in brain-machine interfaces, or BMIs, are working to bring fantasy to fruition. With the power of deep learning algorithms, even lab rats are becoming […]

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Rats! How terrestrial invasion can have unexpected impacts on tropical reef food chains

Environment / /

The spread of the black rat (Rattus rattus) across the globe has been inextricably linked to the spread of human civilization from as early as 2000 BCE. They’ve easily survived worldwide expansion due to their skills in cohabiting with humans and taking advantage of our gathered food and resources. From raiding pantries to spreading devastating

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