New research by neuroscientists shows that as neurons process information about texture from the skin, they each respond differently to various features of a surface, creating a high-dimensional representation of …read more Source:: Science
Day: February 8, 2019
Shedding light on the science of auroral breakups
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Scientists have quantitatively confirmed how energetic an auroral breakup can be. Using a combination of cutting-edge ground-based technology and new space-borne observations, they have demonstrated the essential role of an …read more Source:: Science
How a fungus can cripple the immune system
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Scientists have now discovered how the fungus knocks out the immune defenses, enabling a potentially fatal fungal infection to develop. …read more Source:: Science
Life thrived on Earth 3.5 billion years ago, research suggests
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3.5 billion years ago Earth hosted life, but was it barely surviving, or thriving? A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute of Tokyo Tech provides new …read more Source:: Science
A better eyeshot of the makeup of ancient meteorites
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A team of scientists has visualized meteorite components at resolution powers much higher than ever before. Their efforts resulted in a much better look at — and enhanced understanding of …read more Source:: Science
Gummy-like robots that could help prevent disease
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Scientists have developed microscopic, hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and mechanically stimulate biological tissue. These soft, biocompatible robots could be used for targeted therapy and to help diagnose and prevent …read more Source:: Science