An active field of research, laser optical trapping works to control the movement and position of particles of different sizes and shapes. The ability to move small particles in a precise and controlled manner is important to both basic and applied science. For example, the ability to control the movement of single atoms can be used to realize quantum computing, and the research also contributes to the study of biological specimens and pollutants. Continue reading “Modern laser science brightened by 2,300-year-old technology”
Psychiatric disorders share an underlying genetic basis
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often run in families. In a new international collaboration, researchers explored the genetic connections between these and other disorders of the brain at a scale that far eclipses previous work on the subject. The team determined that psychiatric disorders share many genetic variants, while neurological disorders (such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s) appear more distinct. Continue reading “Psychiatric disorders share an underlying genetic basis”
Music training can change children’s brain structure and boost decision-making network
If the brain is a muscle, then learning to play an instrument and read music is the ultimate exercise. Two new studies from the Brain and Creativity Institute at USC show that as little as two years of music instruction has multiple benefits. Continue reading “Music training can change children’s brain structure and boost decision-making network”
Congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Mavrogenis AF, Markatos K, Nikolaou V, Gartziou-Tatti A, Soucacos PN. Continue reading “Congenital anomalies of the limbs in mythology and antiquity”
Power, Persuasion and Justice
Here we bring to your knowledge the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by Richard Ned Lebow. Continue reading “Power, Persuasion and Justice”
Future ultrahigh density data storage
The magnetisation of nanometric square material is not fixed. It moves around in a helical motion. This is caused by the electron whose degree of freedom, referred to as spin, which follows a precession motion centred on the middle of a square nano-magnet. Continue reading “Future ultrahigh density data storage”
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