Synaptic plasticity, the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time in response to changes in their activity, is a central foundation of learning and memory. At synapses, presynaptic cells transmit signals to postsynaptic ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 14, 2024
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Britain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (1 in 5) are living in poverty. Of these, 4 million, including 1 million children, are classed as destitute: regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, ...
Economics & Business
Jun 28, 2024
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Younger workers are struggling with feelings of loneliness and a lack of appreciation at work and tend to feel more comfortable working with people their own age, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association.
Social Sciences
Jun 13, 2024
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Machine learning models for more sustainable and affordable housing in regional areas, assessing bushfire risk as well as consideration for disability, biodiversity and also a place for animals in urban residential settings ...
Environment
May 21, 2024
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"Urgent" action is needed to address an "insidious" and systemic bullying problem within the world of astronomy and geophysics, a report warns.
Astronomy
May 17, 2024
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Transitioning from university to the workplace is a critical period in anyone's life, but it can be especially challenging for students with dyslexia. While academic settings often offer accommodations for people with dyslexia, ...
Economics & Business
May 15, 2024
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People with intellectual disability experience some of the greatest health disparities in Australia due to mainstream health services being ill-equipped to meet their needs. The poor health profile and health disparities ...
Education
Apr 5, 2024
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A recent commentary published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine highlights the unprecedented upward trend in employment for people with disabilities, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic's economic recovery phase.
Social Sciences
Apr 2, 2024
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The next solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on our planet. There will be a 115-mile-wide ...
Education
Apr 1, 2024
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Adults who struggle to read often read at a slower pace and with lower accuracy compared to their peers. They can also have difficulties with spoken language skills, such as difficulties with understanding and using words, ...
Education
Apr 1, 2024
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