plasticity
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This ability to change and form new connections, often called neural plasticity, helps the brain learn new information and skills.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
"This combination of ultrahigh mechanical strength and outstanding plasticity make the current CoAl nanolaminate system one of the best intermetallic systems reported to date," Xu said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
"In this study, we show that CoAl can exhibit significant plasticity at room temperature, offering a new, alternative approach to improve the plastic deformation capability in CoAl," Xu said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Even more interesting, the brain became better at recognizing them over time, suggesting that learning or neural plasticity was still taking place during anesthesia.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 29, 2026
In opposition to Dewey's argument, it would be reasonable to contend that plasticity is inherent in all nervous substance.
From John Dewey's logical theory by Delton Thomas Howard
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