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Month: April 2021
Search for strange Skyrmion phenomenon fails but finds stranger magnetic beaded necklace
Physicists on the hunt for a rarely seen magnetic spin texture have discovered another object that bears its hallmarks, hidden in the structure of ultra-thin magnetic films, that they have called an incommensurate spin crystal.
How dopamine drives hallucination-like perception in mice
An increase of dopamine in the brain’s striatum triggers auditory hallucination-like experiences in mice, revealing a possible causal role for dopamine-dependent neurological circuits in symptoms of psychosis. These findings from a new study could inform novel targeted approaches to treating…
Skin deep: Aquatic skin adaptations of whales and hippos evolved independently
Hippos and cetaceans are close relatives, but their shared “aquatic” skin traits did not come from a common ancestor
Tailor-made power grids
Empa researcher Cristina Dominguez is developing a computer model, which can be used to plan electricity grids in developing countries. To collect data, she travelled to Kenya to get an idea of how people live without electricity and what developments access to the power grid can trigger.
April 2021 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video Highlights Craniosynostosis
Announcement of contents of the April 2021 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: Video.
April 2021 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus: “Controversies in the Management of Single-Suture Craniosynostosis”
Announcement of contents of the April 2021 Issue of Neurosurgical Focus.