A recent study has revealed that sleep spindles, which are brief bursts of brain activity captured by EEG during a specific stage of sleep, may…
Molecular Magic – Researchers Develop Lightweight 2D Material Stronger Than Steel
Scientists from Rice University and the University of Maryland lead efforts to overcome a major barrier. Despite being recognized as some of the strongest substances…
Wavefront Shaping: Astronomical Techniques for Clearer Medical Imaging
Caltech researchers have advanced medical imaging by adapting wavefront shaping techniques from astronomy to counteract distortion caused by biological tissue. Using a “magic mirror” photo-refractive…
Knotty by Nature: Blackworms and the Secrets of Rapid Untangling
Researchers have studied California blackworms to understand the rapid untangling of tangled active matter, potentially aiding the design of new active materials. Using ultrasound imaging,…
Knotty by Nature: Blackworms and the Secrets of Rapid Untangling
Researchers have studied California blackworms to understand the rapid untangling of tangled active matter, potentially aiding the design of new active materials. Using ultrasound imaging,…
“Spooky” Quantum Entanglement of Photons Doubles Microscope Resolution
Caltech researchers have doubled the resolution of light microscopes using quantum entanglement, enabling higher-resolution imaging without damaging specimens like living cells. Using a “spooky” phenomenon…
Scientists Develop the World’s First Transistor Made of Wood
Modulation of electrical current in a wood-based electrochemical transistor. A team of researchers from Linköping University and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology have created…
Millions of Years Ago – Surprising Findings Reveal That Brain Circuits for Locomotion Evolved Long Before Appendages and Skeletons
Before the advent of animals with segmented bodies, jointed skeletons, and appendages, the seas were dominated by soft-bodied invertebrates such as sea slugs. A recent…
A New Hope: Diabetes Drug May Ward Off Dementia
A study in the Neurology journal suggests that the diabetes drug pioglitazone may reduce dementia risk in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, with benefits amplified…
A New Hope: Diabetes Drug May Ward Off Dementia
A study in the Neurology journal suggests that the diabetes drug pioglitazone may reduce dementia risk in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, with benefits amplified…