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The Science Behind Zombies: Why Undead Creatures Are Impossible
The short and sweet of it is no, undead zombies do not and cannot exist. Speaking with Canada's National Post, McMaster University associate professor of internal medicine Dr. John Neary explained th… [+1480 chars]
Revisiting the Mystique of Vesta: New Research Challenges Long-held Views
For decades, scientists believed Vesta, one of the largest objects in our solar system's asteroid belt, wasn't just an asteroid. They concluded that Vesta has a crust, mantle and core -- fundamental … [+5896 chars]
Study Links Personality Traits to Philanthropic Engagement
People's willingness to do volunteer work or give to charity differs greatly. Besides financial and social incentives, individual differences in people's personality can explain why some of us are mo… [+2152 chars]
Breakthrough in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Promises Enhanced Durability for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
For trucks and heavy-duty vehicles that must travel long distances without frequent, time-consuming charging stops, batteries often fall short. Hydrogen fuel cells -- which can be refueled as quickly… [+5441 chars]
Understanding the Limits of Human Memory: Are We Overloading Our Brains?
Imagine that you knew how much memory you had left in your brain. Maybe theres a progress bar in the corner of your eye. Or maybe you can visualize the percentage at will. In any case, anytime you e… [+4828 chars]
Innovative Synapse Ablators Developed to Enhance Understanding of Neural Circuits
In this study, we developed three new synapse ablators: PFE3, which ablates excitatory synapses; paGFE3, a photoactivatable version of the inhibitory synapse ablator; GFE3 and chGFE3, a chemically ac… [+5857 chars]
Understanding the Unique Midline Barrier in Embryonic Gut Development
Establishing the left and right body plan in the early embryo is a fundamental part of development and this process depends on the presence of a Lefty1+ midline barrier. Individual organs, too, have … [+17525 chars]
Exploring Directionality in Place Cell Activity: Insights from a City-Block Maze Study
All behavior is embedded within a subjective spatial and temporal framework. In the mammalian brain, allocentric space is represented within a distributed, interconnected network of regions that spec… [+5799 chars]
New Insights into the Role of IDH1 in Erythropoiesis and Implications for Cancer Treatment
The effective diagnosis and treatment of tumors bearing IDH1 mutations relies on an understanding of the fundamental biological and physiological roles of IDH1. In this study, we delineated an enzyme… [+7035 chars]
New Study Sheds Light on Circadian Rhythms of Antarctic Krill
Our study revealed continued rhythmic swimming activity under constant darkness, showing the involvement of a circadian clock in swimming behavior of krill, as has been previously shown for other mar… [+17859 chars]
Unveiling the Role of Microglia Aging in Cognitive Decline
Cumulatively, we demonstrate that microglia aging in the hippocampus advances through intermediate states that precede inflammatory activation, with functional implications for age-related cognitive … [+6386 chars]
Understanding the Role of 53BP1 and LC8 in DNA Repair Mechanisms
<li><ol><li>Immunology and Inflammation</li><li>Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics</li></ol> Antibodies are a major component of adaptive immunity against invading pathogens. Here, we explo… [+4552 chars]
Impact of Tropical Cyclones on Education: A Study Unveils Significant Disparities
<ul><li>Exposure to tropical cyclones during early childhood significantly reduces school enrollment.</li><li>The effect is greater in areas unaccustomed to frequent storms. </li><li>Girls shoulder … [+5181 chars]
Understanding Sleep: A Journey into the Science Behind Our Rest
In the Research Matters series, we visit labs across campus to hear directly from Stanford scientists about what theyre working on, how it could advance human health and well-being, and why universit… [+3268 chars]
Revolutionary Insights into Olfactory Sensory Neurons and Their Role in Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) are remarkable as they undergo life-long neurogenesis within the adult olfactory epithelium (Graziadei and Monti Graziadei, 1985), and their axons are exclusively ass… [+7140 chars]
New Insights Into How the Brain Processes Visual Information
At a Glance <ul><li>Scientists mapped the connections between hundreds of thousands of neurons in a small section of mouse brain and examined their firing patterns in response to visual stimuli.</li… [+3690 chars]
Study Reveals Circadian Rhythms in Krill Swimming Behavior
Our study revealed continued rhythmic swimming activity under constant darkness, showing the involvement of a circadian clock in swimming behavior of krill, as has been previously shown for other mar… [+17859 chars]
Tropical Cyclones Disrupting Education: New Research Highlights Impact on School Enrollment
<ul><li>Exposure to tropical cyclones during early childhood significantly reduces school enrollment.</li><li>The effect is greater in areas unaccustomed to frequent storms. </li><li>Girls shoulder … [+5181 chars]
The Role of 53BP1 and LC8 in DNA Repair Mechanisms Explained
<li><ol><li>Immunology and Inflammation</li><li>Structural Biology and Molecular Biophysics</li></ol> Antibodies are a major component of adaptive immunity against invading pathogens. Here, we explo… [+4552 chars]
Stanford Researchers Explore the Intricacies of Sleep to Unlock Health Innovations
In the Research Matters series, we visit labs across campus to hear directly from Stanford scientists about what theyre working on, how it could advance human health and well-being, and why universit… [+3268 chars]
Unveiling the Role of Olfactory Ensheathing Cells in Spinal Cord Injury Repair
Olfactory sensory neurons (OSNs) are remarkable as they undergo life-long neurogenesis within the adult olfactory epithelium (Graziadei and Monti Graziadei, 1985), and their axons are exclusively ass… [+7140 chars]
New Insights into Midline Barriers and Left-Right Asymmetry in Embryonic Development
Establishing the left and right body plan in the early embryo is a fundamental part of development and this process depends on the presence of a Lefty1+ midline barrier. Individual organs, too, have … [+17525 chars]
New Insights into IDH1's Role in Erythropoiesis: Implications for Diagnosis and Treatment
The effective diagnosis and treatment of tumors bearing IDH1 mutations relies on an understanding of the fundamental biological and physiological roles of IDH1. In this study, we delineated an enzyme… [+7035 chars]
Exploring Directionality in Place Cell Firing during Spatial Navigation
All behavior is embedded within a subjective spatial and temporal framework. In the mammalian brain, allocentric space is represented within a distributed, interconnected network of regions that spec… [+5799 chars]
Groundbreaking Advances in Synapse Ablation Technology
In this study, we developed three new synapse ablators: PFE3, which ablates excitatory synapses; paGFE3, a photoactivatable version of the inhibitory synapse ablator; GFE3 and chGFE3, a chemically ac… [+5857 chars]
New Insights into Microglia Aging: Implications for Cognitive Decline
Cumulatively, we demonstrate that microglia aging in the hippocampus advances through intermediate states that precede inflammatory activation, with functional implications for age-related cognitive … [+6386 chars]
New Insights into Visual Processing in the Mouse Brain
At a Glance <ul><li>Scientists mapped the connections between hundreds of thousands of neurons in a small section of mouse brain and examined their firing patterns in response to visual stimuli.</li… [+3690 chars]
Breakthrough Brain-Computer Interface Restores Natural Speech After Paralysis
At a Glance <ul><li>Researchers developed a brain-computer interface that quickly translates brain activity into audible words.</li><li>Such devices could allow people whove lost the ability to spea… [+4516 chars]
Old Soviet Venus Probe Set for Uncontrolled Reentry After 53 Years in Space
A 53-year-old Venus probe that failed to escape low Earth orbit is expected to make an uncontrolled reentry in the coming weeks. Built to withstand extreme heat, parts of the spacecraft could survive… [+2361 chars]
Revolutionary Alloy Developed at Lehigh University Stands Up to Extreme Heat
The ARL and Lehigh researchers collaborated with scientists from Arizona State University and Louisiana State University to develop the alloy, which can withstand extreme heat without significant deg… [+5255 chars]
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai Eruption: An Unprecedented Geological Event
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haapai volcano blew its top in 2022, it wasnt just one of the most powerful eruptions in modern historyit literally made waves in space. The explosion sent a towering plum… [+2030 chars]
Study Reveals Surprising Lack of Deltas on Titan, Saturn's Largest Moon
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Saturn's largest moon, Titan, is the only body beyond Earth known to host stable bodies of liqu… [+3896 chars]
New Quantum Algorithm Sets the Stage for Breakthroughs in Optimization
The original version ofthis storyappeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solveakin to identifying a p… [+4217 chars]
Researchers Tattoo Tardigrades to Explore Microfabrication Techniques for Living Microrobots
Microfabrication issimply putthe construction of tiny things, including microscopic and nanoscopic objects and patterns. Microfabrication has major potential in medicine and biomedical engineering, i… [+3777 chars]
Urgent Call to Rehome Stranded Killer Whales as Options Dwindle
George Sandeman and Giulia Imbert Wikie, swimming with her calf in 2011, needs to be moved out of Marineland Antibes The French government has been urged to reconsider rehoming two stranded killer … [+4996 chars]
Discovering Ancient Predators: A New Species of 'Hell Ant' Unearthed in Brazil
When you think of predators, you likely imagine big animals with sharp claws or teeth, like tigers or sharks. Over 100 million years ago, however, a tiny yet freakishly fearsome predator impaled its … [+2963 chars]
NASA Celebrates 35 Years of Hubble Space Telescopes Stellar Exploration
On April 24, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery released a marvel into low-Earth orbit: the Hubble Space Telescope. Named after the pioneering astronomer Edwin Hubble, this orbital observatory has sin… [+5249 chars]
NASA Prepares for Chilly Moon Missions with Advanced Suit Testing
NASA’s upcoming missions to the Moon are set to be a lot more chilly than the Apollo program, and the agency is working to figure out how to keep its astronauts snug when visiting the permanently sha… [+5218 chars]
NASA's Perseverance Rover Uncovers Mysterious Rock on Mars
Satellite observations had shown alternating stripes of light-colored and dark-colored rock in this area. In late March, Perseverance excavated one of the light-colored formations and collected a sam… [+1465 chars]