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Amid growing urbanization, the 15-minute city model seeks to transform city living by ensuring that essential services are just a short walk away from city inhabitants. New research now ...

September 17, 2024 • A virtual version of a fruit fly’s visual system could help scientists understand how brain networks process information. The model could also lead to more efficient AI ...