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How astrocytes and perineuronal nets cooperate to sustain synaptic homeostasis
Synapses are small gaps between neurons through which signals are transmitted. This transmission of signals is what allows neurons to communicate and ultimately produce complex internal processes,...
Humans employ forward and backward prediction strategies adaptively in different situations, research suggests
Humans often predict the outcomes of their decisions and actions, as this helps them to make sense of the world around them and navigate their present circumstances. Many previous psychology studies...
A new technique to calculate the physical running of couplings in quadratic gravity
Researchers at the International School for Advanced Studies in Trieste, University of Massachusetts, and Instituto de Física Teórica at Universidade Estadual Paulista in Brazil recently introduced...
A strategy to synthesize fin-like metal nanosheets for 2D transistors
The effective integration of extremely thin insulating layers with two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors could enable the fabrication of 2D transistors with an electrical capacitance comparable to...
New 3D integrated metal-oxide transistors to fabricate compact and high density electronics
Transistors are core components of many electronic devices, which serve the role of amplifying and switching electrical signals. A key goal of the electronics industry is to continue improving the...
A strategy to design better materials for thermoelectric power generation
In recent years, engineers and scientists worldwide have been working on new technologies for generating electricity from renewable energy sources, including photovoltaics (PVs), wind turbines and...
Exploring what happens when different spherical objects hit the water
When an object hits a body of water vertically, it is accompanied by a strong hydrodynamic force fueled by the flow of water around it, which propels it forward. The magnitude of this force is known...
Physicists introduce method for mechanical detection of individual nuclear decays
In recent years, physicists and engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated instruments to study particles and the interactions between them with high precision. These instruments, which...
Central nervous system-associated macrophages could modulate post-stroke immune responses
An ischemic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot in an artery, also known as thrombus, or the progressive narrowing of arteries, blocks the blood and oxygen flowing to the brain....
Transcranial magnetic stimulation shows promise for treatment-resistant depression biotype
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide, estimated to affect about one in eight people worldwide. Once individuals experiencing symptoms of depression approach a...