To understand what’s going on within a species, you have to know how to measure…
Month: June 2015
Structural origin of glass transition
Scientists have demonstrated through computer simulations that the enhancement of fluctuations in a liquid’s structure…
Emergence of ‘Devil’s staircase’
Researchers have revealed a novel magnetic structure named the “Devil’s staircase” in cobalt oxides using…
Efficient conversion from spin currents to charge currents in a superconductor
Scientists have successfully measured the spin Hall effect in a superconductor for the first time….
Clients lost in system when safety-net agencies close
Safety-net agencies, such as food banks and nonprofits offering health care, serve vulnerable individuals who…
Blue light sets the beat in biological pacemaker
Using optogenetics, researchers have established a new approach for pacing the heart and synchronizing its…
Turning fake pills into real treatments
A series of fascinating studies showed that many people respond positively to placebo pills —…
Car of the future: Autonomous, or cooperative
The self-driving car has strong potential for improving traffic flow, road safety, and reducing the…
Two cultures, same risk for cognitive impairment
Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia, age-related conditions that affect…
Better outcome prediction of postanoxic coma
EEG-measurements enable better prediction of the outcome of a coma that was caused by a…