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Phys.org / A 65-year-old linguistics framework challenged by modern research
In a re-evaluation of Hockett's foundational features that have long dominated linguistic theory—concepts like "arbitrariness," "duality of patterning," and "displacement"—an international team of linguists and cognitive ...
Phys.org / Surprising twist: Chirality in polymers enhances conductivity after doping
A new study marks a significant step forward in positioning synthetic polymers as an alternative to expensive, unsustainable minerals used in the manufacture of devices such as conductors, transistors and diodes.
Medical Xpress / Rare mutation protects brain's immune cells from Alzheimer's disease
Rutgers neuroscientist Peng Jiang and his neuroscience colleague Mengmeng Jin have made a discovery they say could reshape how scientists think about Alzheimer's treatment.
Tech Xplore / 3D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a quick-setting, environmentally friendly alternative to concrete they hope can one day be used to rapidly 3D print homes and infrastructure.
Medical Xpress / Prefrontal cortex reaches back into the brain to shape how other regions function, study reveals
Vision shapes behavior, and a new study by MIT neuroscientists finds behavior and internal states shape vision. The research, published in Neuron, finds in mice that, via specific circuits, the brain's executive control center, ...
Medical Xpress / Epigenetic changes regulate gene expression, but what regulates epigenetics?
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is their epigenetics—meticulously placed chemical tags that influence which genes are expressed in each cell. Mistakes or ...
Phys.org / Nasal microbiome: Bacteria compete for scarce biotin, limiting growth of harmful staphylococci
Potentially dangerous staphylococci compete with other bacteria for biotin in the human nasal cavity. This could offer a new point of attack in the fight against the harmful bacteria.
Phys.org / New CO₂ conversion system slashes energy use and triples formic acid production
A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel electrochemical system that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂), a major contributor to climate change, into high-value chemical products, like formic acid. This new ...
Phys.org / Electrocatalyst recycles a common pollutant to make ammonia production greener
Ammonia fuels agriculture, supports industry, and is increasingly viewed as a key player in future clean-energy systems. Yet producing it is heat and pressure intensive. A research team has developed an electrocatalyst that ...
Tech Xplore / Uncovering hidden losses in solar cells: New analysis method reveals the nature of defects
A joint research team has successfully identified, for the first time, the specific types of defects responsible for efficiency loss in silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells.
Phys.org / Mapping out the hidden mechanics behind why some fads spread like wildfire
Whether it is a whole friendship group migrating to using iPhones or a swath of classmates wanting the latest Lululemon waterbottle, network scientists have uncovered the hidden mechanics behind social trends.
Phys.org / Oceanographers present conceptual framework to determine what happens to carbon as it sinks through the ocean
Florida State University oceanographers have discovered a significant connection between small-scale microbial processes and ecosystem-wide dynamics, offering new insights into the mechanisms driving marine carbon storage.
