Many stable atoms have ‘magic numbers’ of protons and neutrons − 75 years ago, 2 physicists discovered their special properties
Artemis Spyrou, Michigan State University and Sean Liddick, Michigan State University
The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in...
Human brains and fruit fly brains are built similarly – visualizing how helps researchers better understand how both work
Kristin Scaplen, Bryant University
The human brain contains approximately 87 billion neurons. On average, each of these cells make thousands of different connections to facilitate...
First academic study on slap fighting highlights risks to participants’ neurological health
The first academic study to provide quantitative assessment of the possible dangers of competitive slap fighting offers a starting point for conversations about ensuring...
Accelerating particle size distribution estimation
Study co-authors (from left to right) Ajinkya Pandit, Yi Wei, and Shashank Muddu stand with equipment used to develop a technique offering a low-cost, noninvasive particle size probe.
Credits:Photo courtesy of Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Ice bucket challenge’ reveals that bacteria can anticipate the seasons
Bacteria use their internal 24-hour clocks to anticipate the arrival of new seasons, according to research carried out with the assistance of an ‘ice...
