Researchers show that unlike human hair, metal wires or synthetic fibers, spider silk partially yields when twisted. This property quickly dissipates the energy that would otherwise send an excited spider …read more Source:: Science
Day: July 7, 2017
Changes in brain regions may explain why some prefer order and certainty
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•Why do some people prefer stable, predictable lives while others prefer frequent changes? Why do some people make rational decisions and others, impulsive and reckless ones? Behavioral neuroscientists have identified …read more Source:: Science
Obstructing the ‘inner eye’
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•Hypnosis can help people stop smoking, sleep better and even undergo dental treatment without pain. But what exactly is hypnosis and what precisely happens in the brain of a hypnotised …read more Source:: Science
Extreme low-oxygen eddies in the Atlantic produce greenhouse gases
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•In 2014, an international research team was able to investigate in detail eddies in the Atlantic Ocean which were characterized by extremely low oxygen concentrations. The interdisciplinary analysis of the …read more Source:: Science
Drinking alcohol while pregnant could have transgenerational effects
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•Soon-to-be mothers have heard the warning – don’t drink while pregnant. Experts have issued numerous statements about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, as it can lead to Fetal …read more Source:: Science
High efficiency perovskite PV films with meniscus-assisted technique
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•A new low-temperature solution printing technique allows fabrication of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells with large crystals intended to minimize current-robbing grain boundaries. The meniscus-assisted solution printing (MASP) technique boosts power …read more Source:: Science