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Science News Archive May 2024


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New mirror that can be flexibly shaped improves X-ray microscopes

The new mirror technology enhances X-ray microscope performance, offering high-resolution imaging with improved accuracy. The researchers created a deformable mirror using lithium niobate single crystal, allowing for precise adjustments and maintaining stability over time.

Sleep resets brain connections – but only for first few hours

A new study published in Nature found that sleep weakens new brain connections forged during wakefulness only during the first half of a night's sleep. The researchers suggest that this 'reset' prepares the brain for learning and new connections the next day.

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