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Distinguishing Sniff From Smell
The phase of signals from neurons in the nose is key to differentiating the sense of airflow from the sense of smell.
Sniffing Out Death With A Bioelectronic ‘Nose’
Scientists in Korea have created a selective and sensitive detector for decaying substances by packaging a zebrafish receptor into nanodiscs.
Meet The Winner Of The 2017 Breakthrough Junior Challenge (VIDEO)
Twelfth-grader Hillary Diane Andales talks about what inspired her to make her prize-winning video on the theory of relativity and the equivalence of reference frames.
Simulations Capture A Quantum Butterfly
Using Google’s quantum chip, an international team of researchers has successfully simulated a fractal pattern known as the Hofstadter butterfly.
Chinese Satellite Probes The Secrets Of Space
Using the Dark Matter Particle Explorer, Chinese researchers have made a precise measurement of cosmic ray electron flux.
A Nod To Positive Impressions
A team of researchers in Japan have demonstrated that the act of nodding raises likability and approachability.
A Sticky Upgrade For Paper-Based Tests
Scientists have developed a method to test for metal ions in both liquid and solid samples using paper and adhesive tape.
Stem Cells Help Repair Injured Lungs
In a collaborative study between Singapore and the US, researchers have demonstrated that stem cells can be used to regenerate damaged lung tissue.
Controlling Light With Gold And Graphene
Using a pierced gold sheet coated in graphene, scientists have created thin lenses that can be used to manipulate the intensity and polarity of light.
