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Phys.org / Textbook view of NMDA receptor calcium signals upended by new findings
Drugs that act on NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, are key for treating neuropsychiatric disorders. These drugs were developed based on the ...
Phys.org / Physicists observe key evidence of unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle graphene
Superconductors are like the express trains in a metro system. Any electricity that "boards" a superconducting material can zip through it without stopping and losing energy along the way. As such, superconductors are extremely ...
Phys.org / 'Hidden' binding pocket in nuclear receptors offers alternative drug targets
A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital uncovered an alternative binding pocket within nuclear receptors, revealing a much-needed new therapy route for this important class of drug targets. The scientists found ...
Phys.org / Space dust reveals Arctic ice conditions before satellite imaging
Arctic sea ice has declined by more than 42% since 1979, when regular satellite monitoring began. As the ice grows thinner and recedes, more water is exposed to sunlight. Ice reflects sunlight but dark water absorbs it, advancing ...
Phys.org / Simply turning up the heat could transform chemical manufacturing
Scientists have developed a simple, low-cost method to drive key chemical reactions, which could make large-scale drug manufacturing faster, more accessible and affordable.
Phys.org / Sounds modify visual perception: New links between hearing and vision in the rodent brain
Sounds can alter the way the brain interprets what it sees. This is the key finding of a new study by SISSA researchers in Trieste, published in PLOS Computational Biology. The research shows that, when sounds are paired ...
Phys.org / Can birds imitate R2-D2? Yes, and some are surprisingly good at it
When you think of birds imitating sounds, parrots and starlings might come to mind. They're famous for copying human speech, car alarms, and even ringtone melodies. But what happens when you challenge them with something ...
Phys.org / From the depths to discovery: Tiny limpet reveals big secrets of the deep sea
In the inky depths of the Central Pacific Ocean, nearly 2,400 meters below the surface, scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea limpet clinging to a sunken log.
Phys.org / Bright blue aurora formation: Hyperspectral camera captures first precise altitude distribution
The Institute for Fusion Science installed the Hyperspectral Camera for Auroral Imaging (HySCAI) in Kiruna, Sweden, in May 2023 and commenced full-scale observations in September of the same year. A research group has now ...
Phys.org / Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms
Solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states Thursday night.
Phys.org / Three nonlinear optical materials achieve sub-200-nm cutoff edges for advanced photonics
Nonlinear optical (NLO) materials play a vital role in modern photonic technology, driving advancements in applications such as laser frequency conversion, ultrafast optical switching, and quantum information processing. ...
Phys.org / Not-so-model behavior: Popular software tools may give faulty forecasts
Some of the models used to forecast everything from financial trends to animal populations in an ecosystem are incorrect, according to an Idaho State University statistician.
