Detecting DNA in space
Researchers, in a step toward analyzing Mars for signs of life, find that gene-sequencing chip can survive space radiation.
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Tiny ocean plants use turbulence for travel to social gatherings.
View ArticleOptogenetics
Recent news stories have covered how light flashes can be used to implant false memories. In another study they were used to stimulate neurons in specific regions of the brain to turn on—and off—...
View ArticleDeciphering Tangled Connections, Neuron by Neuron
Image of the week HHMI One approach to understanding the brain is to reconstruct the shapes and connections of individual neurons
View ArticleRestless rivers
The surface of the earth is covered by a patchwork of river channels. These form the backbone of the landscape, defining boundaries or permitting communication between diverse ecosystems. However,...
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