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Tailoring spatiotemporal dynamics of plasmonic vortices
Phys.org - 9 Jan 2023 19:46
A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances discusses tailoring spatiotemporal dynamics of plasmonic vortices.
Proving a photo is fake is one thing. Proving it isn't is quite another
The Economist - 9 Jan 2023 21:21
But, for the reporting of war crimes, it matters
First satellite launch from the UK set to go ahead tonight in Cornwall
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 15:34
Cosmic Girl, a modified Boeing 747 plane, is set to carry Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket and its payload of satellites up into the air so the rocket can release them into orbit
Two Separate Eye Diseases May Contribute to Common Blinding Eye Condition AMD
Neuroscience News - 9 Jan 2023 23:58
Study demonstrates two different types of deposits in the retina that appear to contribute to age-related macular degeneration.
A New Way to Monitor Blood Flow in the Brain
Neuroscience News - 9 Jan 2023 23:42
A newly developed technique called parallel near-infrared interferometric spectroscopy (Ď€NIRS) significantly improves the monitoring of cerebral blood flow throughout the brain.
Deep learning-designed diffractive processor computes hundreds of transformations in parallel
Phys.org - 9 Jan 2023 23:33
In today's digital age, computational tasks have become increasingly complex. This, in turn, has led to an exponential growth in the power consumed by digital computers. Thus, it is necessary to develop hardware resource...
The 'Kraken' subvariant: What to know about omicron descendant XBB.1.5
Live Science - 9 Jan 2023 23:31
Here's what you need to know about the omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
Human-Approved Medication Brings Back 'Lost' Memories in Mice
Neuroscience News - 9 Jan 2023 23:22
Roflumilast, a drug commonly prescribed for the treatment of COPD and asthma helps retrieve learning memories following a period of sleep deprivation in mice.
How to be happy, according to the longest-running study of happiness
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 22:11
Harvard psychiatrist Robert Waldinger leads a study that has tracked hundreds of people over 80 years to see what makes a happy and meaningful life. Here's what he has learned
Fetal stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis shows promising signs
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 20:09
People with progressive multiple sclerosis had higher levels of protective molecules in their spinal fluid two years after being injected with stem cells from a fetus. Whether this translates into improved symptoms over ...
Genetic map of cells linked to endometriosis could improve treatments
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 18:14
Mapping the cells involved in endometriosis could improve our understanding of how genetics influences the risk of the condition and open the door to new drug targets
Organic materials show promise for improved X-ray imaging
Phys.org - 9 Jan 2023 17:11
Stable low-cost organic-based materials could transform X-ray imaging by improving fabrication methods and providing reliable high-resolution imaging results. Now, KAUST researchers have developed a novel approach for de...
Visualizing the Inside of Cells at Previously Impossible Resolutions Provides Vivid Insights Into How They Work
Singularity Hub - 9 Jan 2023 17:00
All life is made up of cells several magnitudes smaller than a grain of salt. Their seemingly simple-looking structures mask the intricate and complex molecular activity that enables them to carry out the functions that ...
Controlling quantum states in individual molecules with two-dimensional ferroelectrics
Phys.org - 9 Jan 2023 16:18
Controlling the internal states of quantum systems is one of the biggest challenges in quantum materials. At the deepest level, single molecules can display different quantum states, even while possessing the same number...
How do step counters work?
Live Science - 9 Jan 2023 16:00
They're a popular way to track daily activity, but how do step counters work?
First satellite launch from the UK set to go ahead in Cornwall
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 15:34
Cosmic Girl, a modified Boeing 747 plane, is set to carry Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket and its payload of satellites up into the air so the rocket can release them into orbit
Rare, 'rule-breaking' quasicrystal found in chunk of 'fossilized' lightning
Live Science - 9 Jan 2023 14:00
A type of crystal that breaks the rules of ordinary crystallography has been found in a tube of melted sand from Nebraska.
Some regions of your brain can communicate faster as you age
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 13:51
Signals between some regions of the brain may be fastest at age 34, while transmission in other areas gets steadily faster with age. Understanding this may improve our knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions such as s...
Look at the face of the 'Jericho Skull,' buried 9,000 years ago with shells for eyes
Live Science - 9 Jan 2023 13:00
The 9,000-year-old Jericho Skull now has a new face, thanks to the latest reconstruction techniques.
Hackers can trick Wi-Fi devices into draining their own batteries
New Scientist - 9 Jan 2023 11:49
Wi-Fi devices acknowledge each other, even when not connected to the same network, and hackers can exploit this to drain their batteries
Eating Almonds Daily Boosts Exercise Recovery Molecule by 69% Among 'Weekend Warriors'
Neuroscience News - 9 Jan 2023 05:18
Adding 57g of almonds to the diet every day for a month increases levels of the beneficial fat, 12,13-DiHOME in blood samples immediately after a session of intense exercise.