Precision neuroengineering enables reproduction of complex brain-like functions in vitro
One of the most important and surprising traits of the brain is its ability to reconfigure dynamically the connections to process and respond properly...
To predict the future, the brain uses two clocks
That moment when you step on the gas pedal a split second before the light changes, or when you tap your toes even before...
Could yesterday’s Earth contain clues for making tomorrow’s medicines?
Several billion years ago, as the recently formed planet Earth cooled down from a long and brutal period of heavy meteor bombardment, pools of...
Scientists discover new ‘pinwheel’ star system
An international team of scientists has discovered a new, massive star system -- one that also challenges existing theories of how large stars eventually...
Brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to control tablet devices
Tablets and other mobile computing devices are part of everyday life, but using them can be difficult for people with paralysis. New research from...
Why we shouldn’t like coffee, but we do
Why do we like the bitter taste of coffee? Bitterness evolved as a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances. By...
Radical approach for brighter LEDs
a, Doublet emission following photo- and electrical excitation. The illustration on the right indicates the electron spin vector representation for doublets. b, Chemical structures...
What magnetic fields can tell us about life on other planets
Every school kid knows that Earth has a magnetic field – it's what makes compasses align north-south and lets us navigate the oceans. It...
Study reveals one of universe’s secret ingredients for life
A new study led by ANU has investigated the nature of a cosmic phenomenon that slows down star formation, which helps to ensure the...
Researchers defy 19th Century law of Physics in 21st century boost for energy efficiency
Research led by a University of Sussex scientist has turned a 156-year-old law of physics on its head in a development which could lead...
Study brings new climate models of small star TRAPPIST 1’s seven intriguing worlds
Not all stars are like the sun, so not all planetary systems can be studied with the same expectations. New research from a University...
