Physicists in tune with neurons

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Model shows how different sounds affect neural activity

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Physicists in tune with neurons

Superconductors face the future

Friday, September 10th, 2010

Futuristic ideas for the use of superconductors, materials that allow electric current to flow without resistance, are myriad: long-distance, low-voltage electric grids with no transmission loss; fast, magnetically levitated trains; ultra-high-speed supercomputers; superefficient motors and generators; inexhaustible fusion energy - and many others, some in the experimental or demonstration stages.

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Superconductors face the future

Leaves Show Looped Networks May Be Better Than Branched (Wired News)

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Leaf veins show that looped networks may be better at overcoming obstacles than branched networks.

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Leaves Show Looped Networks May Be Better Than Branched (Wired News)

Anaconda captured at Florida horse park (PhysOrg)

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

A 12-foot green anaconda was captured Wednesday by deputy sheriffs at the East Lake Fish Camp in northern Osceola County.

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Anaconda captured at Florida horse park (PhysOrg)