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New research on the connection between external stimulation and personal memory could be pivotal in understanding how to treat neurological disorders.
New research by Northwestern University is the first to document the effect reactivating memory during sleep has on face-name learning.
Students now potentially risk losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in present value because of COVID-19-related school closures and economic shocks.
Researchers have taken inspiration from geckos to develop a new robot gripper that can handle a wide range of objects - from raw eggs to an angle grinder.
After a 2005 earthquake, homes were rebuilt in Pakistan using an ancient local technique. Existing houses built using this technique had suffered minimal damage.
Researchers at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard have shown the impact of booster shots on immunity against the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Threats to the environment dominate the annual Risks Report, but risks in space and the metaverse are causing increasing concern. Radio Davos reports.
Most plastic is made from fossil fuel, which accounts for 8% of global oil consumption. Here's how we can turn plastics from a climate enemy into an ally
More than three-quarters of respondents to an Ipsos survey are optimistic that this year will be better than the last. Sentiment towards global COVID-19 vaccination programmes is similarl...
Watch the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship awards for Social Innovators of the Year 2022 on Tuesday 18 January 2022.
Connectivity will evolve with emerging technology to address the biggest global challenges, forcing networks to adapt
South Asia has an opportunity to build back better – and achieve the SDGs – through regional cooperation, the new services economy and a green recovery.
Technology trends to watch in 2022 include developments in the metaverse, self-fertilizing crops and 3D-printed homes using local materials.
Top environment news stories: 2021 was the world's fifth hottest on record; climate inaction tops global risks over next 10 years; Germany must reduce energy consumption by up to 25% to h...
Top COVID-19 news stories: Germany recommends COVID-19 booster for 12 to 17-year-olds; 100 million COVID-19 shots rejected because of short shelf life; minimum self-isolation period cut i...
