Brains Aren't As Adaptable As We Thought
Update: 2025-08-22
Description
A myth about brain rewiring gets busted, Denisovan DNA helped the first Americans survive, solar cells that get power from your kitchen lights, and why your car’s paint color is roasting the city.
SOURCES
- Our brain doesn't actually reorganise itself after an amputation | New Scientist
- The first Americans had Denisovan DNA. And it may have helped them survive. | Live Science
- Your household gadgets could soon be battery-free — scientists create tiny solar cells that can be powered by indoor light | Live Science
- The colour of your car has a big impact on urban heat | New Scientist
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