The brain holds nearly 10 times more information than previously thought

The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms | Viking sword with 'very rare' inscription discovered on family farm in Norway | Stunning 'parade of planets' image shows 6 worlds aligned over Earth Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 5, 2024 CONNECT WITH LIVESCIENCE  [Facebook]( [X](  [LIVESCIENCE]( Amazing science every day [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Top Science News [] [The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms]( (koto_feja/Getty Images) [The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms]( Scientists harnessed a new method to precisely measure the amount of information the brain can store, and it could help advance our understanding of learning. [Read More]( [] History & Archaeology [] [Viking sword with 'very rare' inscription discovered on family farm in Norway]( (Rogaland County Council) [Viking sword with 'very rare' inscription discovered on family farm in Norway]( The ancient weapon seems to be a rare type of iron sword made in the Frankish Empire. [Read More]( [] Astronomy & Astrophysics [] [Stunning 'parade of planets' image shows 6 worlds aligned over Earth]( (Josh Dury) [Stunning 'parade of planets' image shows 6 worlds aligned over Earth]( A stunning photo of the recent "parade of planets" shows Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in alignment over Earth. It was captured from the U.K. on June 1. [Read More]( [] In the Sky [] [A 'new star' could appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to see the Blaze Star ignite.]( (koto_feja/Getty Images) [A 'new star' could appear in the sky any night now. Here's how to see the Blaze Star ignite.]( The "Blaze Star" T Coronae Borealis will erupt with a magnificent explosion sometime between now and September, becoming visible to the naked eye. Here's how to find it when it does. [Read More]( [] Animals [] [Huge cheetah that roamed China 1 million years ago would have stood face to face with a tiger]( (Artwork by J. Ye./republished with permission from Qigao Jiangzuo/Jiangzuo et al/Quaternary Science Reviews) [Huge cheetah that roamed China 1 million years ago would have stood face to face with a tiger]( Extinct colossal cat Acinonyx pleistocaenicus was the biggest species of cheetah to have ever lived, scientists reveal. [Read More]( [] Bones [] [Kids discover extremely rare teen T. rex fossils sticking out of the ground during North Dakota Badlands hike]( (Sam Fisher) [Kids discover extremely rare teen T. rex fossils sticking out of the ground during North Dakota Badlands hike]( "Teen Rex" is about to go on display for the first time and appear in a new T. rex documentary, thanks to a discovery made by three young boys. [Read More]( [] Daily Quiz [] What does the "Hawking radiation" concept refer to? (Learn the answer [here](.) [Vote]( [Radiation leaking from Earth's atmosphere]( [Vote]( [Radiation leaking from Earth's poles]( [Vote]( [Radiation leaking from black holes]( [Vote]( [Radiation leaking from Jupiter](   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:livescience@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036