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Magnetic microrobot swarm enables 3D imaging of vascular networks
Angiography is a widely used medical imaging technique that allows medical researchers and doctors to capture the vascular network (i.e., blood vessels) using contrast agents, substances that...
General anesthesia reduces uniqueness of brain’s functional ‘fingerprint,’ study finds
Past psychology research suggests that different people display characteristic patterns of spontaneous thought, emotions and behaviors. These patterns make the brains of distinct individuals unique,...
Study uncovers a brain circuit linked to the intensity of political behavior
People diagnosed with various mental health disorders can sometimes start engaging in intense political behavior, such as violent protests, civil disobedience and the aggressive expression of...
Study unveils contributions to superconductivity in the vortex lattice structure of 2H-NbSe₂
Superconductivity is a quantum property of materials entailing an electrical resistance of zero at very low temperatures. In some materials, multiple electronic bands are known to contribute to the...
Sensory perception linked to boredom in both ADHD and non-ADHD individuals
Throughout their everyday life, most people engage in many activities that require varying degrees of attention. As they take part in these activities, the brain processes the sensory information it...
People who are easily distracted by smartphones are more physiologically reactive, less attuned to their bodies: Study
Over the past few decades, some studies have raised important questions about the psychological implications of the excessive use of smartphones and other portable devices. Findings suggest that...
Physicists uncover a metallic altermagnet with d-wave spin splitting at room temperature
For many years, physics studies focused on two main types of magnetism, namely ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. The first type entails the alignment of electron spins in the same direction,...
New approach reliably integrates 2D semiconductors with dielectrics
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor materials could enable the development of smaller yet highly performing electronic components, thus contributing to the advancement of a variety of devices. While...
One-year-old infants already display compositional abilities, study finds
To understand complex objects, humans are known to mentally transform them and represent them as a combination of simpler elements. This ability, known as compositionality, was so far assumed to...
Microwave pulses can control ion-molecule reactions at near absolute zero
A key objective of ongoing research rooted in molecular physics is to understand and precisely control chemical reactions at very low temperatures. At low temperatures, the chemical reactions...