Sea urchins see with their feet

Sea urchins lack eyes, but can see with their tentacle-like tube feet instead, previous research has…

Graphene carpets: So neurons communicate better

Scientists have experimentally observed the phenomenon of ion 'trapping' by graphene carpets and its effect on…

Researchers map brain of blind patient who can see motion

Since the visual processing centres of her brain went dark after a stroke, a Scottish woman…

New optical sensor can determine if molecules are left or right ‘handed’

A team has designed a nanostructured optical sensor that for the first time can efficiently detect…

Novel system mimics focus activity of the human eye

A new computational system effectively mimics the natural way the human eye corrects focus, specifically while…

Mozart, meditation and a yoga mat: Oncologists welcome integrative therapies for breast cancer

A breast cancer patient dealing with anxiety, depression or mood swings could soon be encouraged by…

Citizen science: A powerful tool to combat invasive giant slugs

With the help of citizen science, researchers have unraveled the close correlation between weather conditions and…

Better physical fitness and lower aortic stiffness key to slower brain aging

The rate of decline in certain aspects of memory may be explained by a combination of…

AI senses people’s pose through walls

A new wireless smart-home system could help detect and monitor disease and enable the elderly to…

Putting animals in their best light: Some shades of LED lamps threaten wildlife

A research team identifies harmful effects to wildlife as LED lights proliferate. Some hues, including blues…