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Breakthrough study challenges long-held beliefs about the shape of atomic nuclei

An international research collaboration led by the University of Surrey's Nuclear Physics Group has overturned the long-standing belief that the…

2 months ago

How do directional connections shape complex dynamics in neuronal networks?

Uncovering the relationship between structure (connectivity) and function (neuronal activity) is a fundamental question across many areas of biology. However,…

3 months ago

Sea anemone study shows how animals stay ‘in shape’

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze,…

4 months ago

2026 Audi RS 6 E-Tron electric super sedan takes shape

Audi's A6 E-Tron electric midsize sedan due for a reveal later this year will spawn both S and RS versions…

9 months ago

New study reveals how teens thrive online: factors that shape digital success revealed

A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University's School of Communication, sheds light on the role…

11 months ago

Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune system

Weill Cornell Medicine investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to…

1 year ago

New study reveals the genetics of human head shape

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in…

1 year ago

Microplastics’ shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere

Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their shape plays a crucial…

1 year ago

Immune cells shape their own path

When fighting disease, our immune cells need to reach their target quickly. Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology…

2 years ago