Mind to molecules: Does brain's electrical encoding of information 'tune' sub-cellular structure?

Brain waves carry information. A new ‘Cytoelectric Coupling’ hypothesis posits that fluctuating electric fields optimize brain…

Effects on memory of neuron diversity in brain region revealed

Neurons in a key area of the brain have different functions based on their exact genetic…

Researchers analyze THC in breath of cannabis smokers

Researchers analyzed THC levels in the breath of people who use cannabis regularly, both before and…

Brain signatures for chronic pain identified in a small group of individuals

Researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brain of individuals with chronic pain disorders caused…

Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would save billions from dangerously hot climate

Current climate policies will leave more than a fifth of humanity exposed to dangerously hot temperatures…

Fossils of a saber-toothed top predator reveal a scramble for dominance leading up to 'the Great Dying'

A tiger-sized saber-toothed creature called Inostrancevia has previously only been found in Russia. But scientists have…

Very bright fireball explodes over northern Queensland, Australia

A very bright fireball exploded over northern Queensland, Australia at around 11:24 UTC (21:24 LT) on…

Nitrate: Healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition's Jekyll and Hyde

For a long time nitrate has been viewed warily, with previous research showing it could potentially…

Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion, supernovae

Better understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances — known as vortex rings — could help…

Sensors that operate at high temperatures and in extreme environments

Researchers have developed a new reliable and durable sensor that can work in temperatures as high…