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Neuroscientists discover neuron type that acts as brain’s metronome
By measuring the fast electrical spikes of individual neurons in the touch region of the brain, Brown University neuroscientists have discovered a new type...
How mammals’ brains evolved to distinguish odors is nothing to sniff at
The world is filled with millions upon millions of distinct smells, but how mammals' brains evolved to tell them apart is something of a...
‘Crystal clocks’ used to time magma storage before volcanic eruptions
The molten rock that feeds volcanoes can be stored in the Earth's crust for as long as a thousand years, a result which may...
Scientists stimulate neurons to induce particular perceptions in mice’s minds
Hallucinations are spooky and, fortunately, fairly rare. But, a new study suggests, the real question isn't so much why some people occasionally experience them....
Stone tool changes may show how Mesolithic hunter-gatherers responded to changing climate
The development of new hunting projectiles by European hunter-gatherers during the Mesolithic may have been linked to territoriality in a rapidly-changing climate, according to...
Successful application of machine learning in the discovery of new polymers
A joint research group including Ryo Yoshida (Professor and Director of the Data Science Center for Creative Design and Manufacturing at the Institute of...
Researchers refute widespread racist analogy comparing human races to dog breeds
As a researcher and teacher, Holly Dunsworth enjoys poking holes in misconceptions about human evolution her students bring into the classroom.
This time, Dunsworth is...
Bridging the nanoscale gap: A deep look inside atomic switches
A team of researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology has gained unprecedented insight into the inner workings of an atomic switch. By investigating the...
Quantum interference in the service of information technology
Scientists from the Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw, in collaboration with the University of Oxford and NIST, have shown that quantum interference enables...
Could the heat of the Earth’s crust become the ultimate energy source?
In a world where energy consumption is on the rise, our only hope is the development of new energy-generation technologies. Although currently used renewable...
Cassini explores ring-like formations around Titan’s lakes
Using observations from the international Cassini spacecraft, scientists have explored the ring-like mounds that wrap around some of the pools found at the poles...
