Παρασκευή 1 Νοεμβρίου 2019


We've finally figured out what happens when a star explodes
Explosions normally require a build-up of pressure, so how can they occur in the vacuum of space when a star goes supernova? Now we have the answer
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 20:00
Measles has a devastating and long-term effect on your immune system
Measles makes children vulnerable to other infections and now we know why – it wipes a large part of the immune system's memory of other pathogens
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 20:00
A type of brainwave may help clean your brain while you sleep
Slow waves of electrical activity through your brain may help rinse away its waste products while you sleep. The process seems to go awry in Alzheimer's disease
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 20:00
We’ve found a black hole that may be smaller than any ever seen before
Astronomers have spotted a black hole just 3.3 times the mass of the sun about 10,000 light years away from Earth
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 20:00
Female Asian elephants mysteriously stop reproducing later in life
Like humans and a few whale species, female Asian elephants stop reproducing towards the end of their lives, but the reason why is unclear
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 18:37
UK police need to slow down with face recognition, says data watchdog
A legal code of practice is needed before face recognition technology can be safely deployed by police forces in public places, says the UK's data regulator
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 18:20
Privacy attack on DNA website reveals 93 per cent of a person's data
One of the world’s biggest genetic genealogy websites, GEDmatch, has a vulnerability that means people’s data could be accessed without their permission
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 17:12
Genetic studies have missed important gene variants in African people
A study looking at gene variants in Uganda found dozens that have never been recorded, including genes associated with cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 17:00
Facebook has a plan to tackle fake news – here's why it won't work
Ahead of the UK general election, Facebook says it is tackling interference and misinformation. But the firm’s efforts are unlikely to have much effect
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 14:53
Einstein killed the aether. Now the idea is back to save relativity
The luminiferous aether has become a byword for failed ideas. Now it is being revived to explain dark matter and dark energy, and potentially unify physics
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Wed Oct 30, 2019 20:00
Twitter bans all political ads because they can ‘influence votes'
Highly targeted political adverts give politicians who use them an unfair advantage, says Twitter, so the social media firm is banning them on its platform
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 12:11
Delivery drones could land on public transport to extend their range
By landing on the roofs of buses, delivery drones could travel four-and-a-half times as far, making them more useful for transporting packages
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:00
How to spot Taurus, star clusters and a meteor shower in the night sky
The constellation Taurus is packed with interesting stars. Here's how to find It, and learn about the zodiac and your star sign in the process
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Wed Oct 30, 2019 20:00
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 302: D-Stellate Neurons of the Ventral Cochlear Nucleus Decrease in Auditory Nerve-Evoked Activity during Age-Related Hearing Loss
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 302: D-Stellate Neurons of the Ventral Cochlear Nucleus Decrease in Auditory Nerve-Evoked Activity during Age-Related Hearing Loss Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci9110302 Authors: Yong Wang Meijian Wang Ruili Xie Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is associated with weakened inhibition in the central auditory nervous system including the cochlear nucleus. One of the main inhibitory neurons of the cochlear nucleus is the D-stellate neuron, which provides...
Brain Sciences
Thu Oct 31, 2019 02:00
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 303: Electrical Stimulation of C6 Glia-Precursor Cells In Vitro Differentially Modulates Gene Expression Related to Chronic Pain Pathways
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 303: Electrical Stimulation of C6 Glia-Precursor Cells In Vitro Differentially Modulates Gene Expression Related to Chronic Pain Pathways Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci9110303 Authors: Ricardo Vallejo David C. Platt Jonathan A. Rink Marjorie A. Jones Courtney A. Kelley Ashim Gupta Cynthia L. Cass Kirk Eichenberg Alejandro Vallejo William J. Smith Ramsin Benyamin David L. Cedeño Glial cells comprise the majority of cells...
Brain Sciences
Thu Oct 31, 2019 02:00
Delivery drones could use public transport to extend their range
By landing on the roofs of busses, delivery drones could travel four-and-a-half times as far, making them more useful for transporting packages
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:00
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 301: Exploring Shopper’s Browsing Behavior and Attention Level with an EEG Biosensor Cap
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 301: Exploring Shopper’s Browsing Behavior and Attention Level with an EEG Biosensor Cap Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci9110301 Authors: Dong-Her Shih Kuan-Chu Lu Po-Yuan Shih The online shopping market is developing rapidly, meaning that it is important for retailers and manufacturers to understand how consumers behave online compared to when in brick-and-mortar stores. Retailers want consumers to spend time shopping, browsing, and searching...
Brain Sciences
Thu Oct 31, 2019 02:00
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 300: Neuromodulators and Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity in Learning and Memory: A Steered-Glutamatergic Perspective
Brain Sciences, Vol. 9, Pages 300: Neuromodulators and Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity in Learning and Memory: A Steered-Glutamatergic Perspective Brain Sciences doi: 10.3390/brainsci9110300 Authors: Amjad H. Bazzari H. Rheinallt Parri The molecular pathways underlying the induction and maintenance of long-term synaptic plasticity have been extensively investigated revealing various mechanisms by which neurons control their synaptic strength. The dynamic nature of neuronal connections...
Brain Sciences
Thu Oct 31, 2019 02:00
Europe’s first brain stimulation device for depression launched in UK
A headset that allows you to treat the symptoms of depression by zapping your brain has gone on sale in the UK
New Scientist - The Human Brain
Thu Oct 31, 2019 09:00

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