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Scientists discovered a simple visual trick that helps people remember their childhoods more vividly. By showing adults a younger version of their own face moving in sync with them, researchers helped unlock rich, detailed memories from early life.
Stephen Wiltshire can look at a city skyline once and recreate it in stunning detail from memory alone. Diagnosed with autism at age 3, he turned his remarkable visual memory into a celebrated career capturing the world's most famous cityscapes.
When Soviet soldiers liberated Berlin's Jewish Hospital in April 1945, they couldn't believe their eyes—hundreds of Jews were still alive in the heart of Nazi Germany. The hospital is the only Jewish institution that operated continuously through the Holocaust and still serves patients today.
Researchers reversed age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's symptoms in mice by rejuvenating specific memory neurons. The breakthrough offers hope that cognitive decline might not be permanent after all.
Samsung just created the world's first working computer memory chip smaller than 10 nanometers, packing 50% more memory into the same space. The breakthrough could eventually make phones, laptops, and computers more affordable and powerful.
Japanese researchers discovered a simple memory exercise that lowers stress hormones and rewires the brain to recall positive moments more easily. The training worked by strengthening neural pathways between emotional memory centers, offering new hope for people struggling with anxiety and depression.
A century before today's pride parades, Berlin hosted the world's first gay rights organization and pioneered groundbreaking research on sexuality and gender identity. The city's vibrant queer community in the 1920s created a blueprint for LGBTQ+ activism that echoes into our present.
Researchers discovered that immune cells in the bloodstream contribute to age-related memory decline, and blocking them reversed cognitive aging in mice. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that improve memory without needing to target the brain directly.
Berlin is becoming home to a new innovation center that will support aerospace and technology startups with accelerator programs and industry connections. The initiative aims to create high-tech jobs while connecting breakthrough technologies with real-world applications.
American tennis star Jessica Pegula rallied from behind to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling comeback at the Berlin WTA tournament. The fourth-ranked player will compete for her second Berlin title on Sunday after a dominant final set performance.
German researchers have developed a container-sized electron accelerator that destroys PFAS "forever chemicals" in contaminated water, offering a cost-competitive alternative to traditional filters. The technology could soon be deployed at pollution hotspots like Berlin's former Tegel Airport.
New research shows that memories you think are gone forever aren't actually erased. They're just dormant, and scientists now know how to help you bring them back.
A Berlin art fair is breaking down barriers to art ownership by offering thousands of contemporary works for under €500. The four-day event brings together 65 galleries from 18 countries, proving culture doesn't have to come with an exclusive price tag.
Overnight trains between Paris and Berlin are back this month after a brief pause, making sustainable travel across Europe easier and more affordable. European Sleeper will run the 18-hour journey three times weekly in each direction starting March 26.
A record potato harvest in Germany created a 4,000-ton surplus, sparking a massive giveaway across Berlin that fed schools, shelters, and even zoos. One teacher walked away with 150 free potatoes as volunteers turned what could have been food waste into community abundance.
A curious 13-year-old walking through Berlin discovered a 2,300-year-old Greek coin from ancient Troy, making archaeological history. The tiny bronze artifact is opening new questions about connections between ancient Greece and early Germanic tribes.
Despite decades of political tension between their countries, musicians from Iran and Israel are creating beautiful music together in Berlin. Sistanagila proves that cultural bridges can exist even when governments clash.
The European Investment Bank just committed over €322 million to tackle Germany's housing crisis, funding thousands of affordable homes in Berlin. Real families will finally have access to housing they can actually afford.
The European Investment Bank just committed over €322 million to build affordable housing in Berlin and fund breakthrough construction technology. The financing will create 1,465 new homes while supporting innovations that could help Europe build faster and cheaper.
A US doctor infected with Ebola in Congo received lifesaving treatment at Berlin's Charite hospital, where survival rates are four times better than in outbreak zones. Germany's specialized isolation units and expert medical teams are giving patients fighting the world's deadliest diseases a fighting chance.
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