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Phys.org / A jolt to the system: Biophysicists uncover new electrical transmission in cells
Many biological processes are regulated by electricity—from nerve impulses to heartbeats to the movement of molecules in and out of cells.
Phys.org / Long-standing puzzle of the Sadovskii vortex pair solved after nearly a half-century
A team of researchers affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough by mathematically proving that a special type of vortex pair, called the Sadovskii vortex patch, can exist within ideal fluid flows. This marks ...
Phys.org / Nodding off is dangerous. Some animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in precarious environments
Every animal with a brain needs sleep—and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and even jellyfish sleep.
Phys.org / Why quantum computers have memory problems over time
A team of Australian and international scientists has, for the first time, created a full picture of how errors unfold over time inside a quantum computer—a breakthrough that could help make future quantum machines far ...
Phys.org / Kangaroos fix their posture to save energy at high hopping speeds, study shows
Researchers have taken a leap in understanding how kangaroos can increase their hopping speeds without incurring an associated energetic cost.
Phys.org / AI deciphers fish grunts, knocks and growls to identify eight species
University of Victoria (UVic) biologists have discovered that even closely related fish species make unique and distinctive sounds and determined that it's possible to differentiate between the sounds of different species. ...
Phys.org / Newly discovered Philippine pitcher plant already in danger from climate change and poaching
Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan Island, but warn that it is already at risk of extinction due to frequent severe weather conditions and ...
Phys.org / Unexpected allies: DNA packaging aids gene expression
It's a common storytelling trope: the stubborn foe who is eventually revealed to be a much-needed friend. Biology has its own version. Cornell researchers have discovered that DNA packaging structures called nucleosomes, ...
Phys.org / Candida auris: Genetic process offers new treatment target for deadly fungal disease
Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat a mysterious and deadly fungal infection which has shut down multiple hospital intensive care units.
Phys.org / Discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication
A discovery led by the University of St Andrews has found a way to turn ordinary household plastic waste into the building block for anti-cancer drugs.
Phys.org / Hubble captures rare collision in nearby planetary system
In an unprecedented celestial event, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) captured the dramatic aftermath of colliding space rocks within a nearby planetary system.
Phys.org / Urban birds' beak shape rapidly changed during COVID-19 lockdowns, suggesting human-driven transformations
When the world slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, its effects extended beyond humans. A recent study found that it reshaped urban ecosystems to such an extent that certain city-dwelling birds even began to develop ...
