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Study reveals links between bodily rhythms and visual perception
A study funded by the SNSF highlights previously unknown links between the body and the brain. The findings of this research carried out at the University of Fribourg show how our bodily rhythms affect our visual perception.
AI-driven MRI analysis improves accuracy in distinguishing Parkinsonian disorders
University of Florida researchers have led a multicenter study demonstrating that Automated Imaging Differentiation for Parkinsonism (AIDP), a machine-learning method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), accurately distinguishes Parkinson’s disease (PD) from atypical parkinsonian disorders. Findings suggest this approach could significantly improve diagnostic precision and clinical care.
Light-bending leap: Scientists add time as new control dimension
Scientists have demonstrated how to manipulate light by using time-varying media in the form of specialized nanomaterials.
NIH-Sponsored Trial of Lassa Vaccine Opens
An NIAID-sponsored clinical trial of an experimental vaccine to prevent Lassa fever has begun.
What was the first thing scientists discovered? A historian makes the case for Babylonian astronomy
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Inspired by nature, this robot morphs to overcome almost any obstacle
EPFL researchers have developed a robot that can drive, roll, and even paddle through water to reach its destination.
Plant patch can detect stress signals in real time
Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection—before leaves visibly discolor, wilt or wither—is crucial.
Surprisingly, some Dyson spheres and ringworlds can be stable
In the realm of science fiction, Dyson spheres and ringworlds have been staples for decades. But it is well known that the simplest designs are unstable against gravitational forces and would thus be torn apart. Now a scientist from Scotland, UK has shown that certain configurations of these objects near a two-mass system can be stable against such fractures. The work is published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.