A new lightweight device measures brain activity in homing pigeons in midflight
Using a “neurologger” specially designed to record the brain activity of pigeons in flight, researchers have gained new insight into what goes through the birds’ minds as they fly over familiar terrain. The study is the first to simultaneously record electrical brain activity integrated with large-scale navigational movements of free-flying birds, according to the researchers.
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Scientists have demonstrated that the glycosyltransferase Galgt2 can lessen symptoms in multiple models of muscular dystrophy. Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited muscular disorders that are characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and the death of muscle cells and tissue.
Emeralds, rubies and the likes are referred to as colored gemstones by experts. They sparkle and shine with varying intensity, depending on the cut. A new machine can achieve the best possible cut and extract up to 30 per cent more precious stone from the raw material.
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Scientists have identified two “molecular motors” that work in opposing directions to control the development of B cells in the immune system.
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Historical buildings and structures should be maintained as cultural monuments in their rich architecture and with preferably authentic materials for the coming generations. Scientists have now developed an intelligent wireless systems for the long-term monitoring of historical buildings.
The effect of anxiety on academic performance is not always obvious. But new research suggests that there may be hidden costs. The study found that anxious individuals find it harder to avoid distractions and take more time to turn their attention from one task to the next than their less anxious peers.
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Rising carbon dioxide levels in the ocean have been shown to adversely affect shell-forming creatures and corals, and now a new study has shown for the first time that carbon dioxide can impact a fundamental bodily structure in fish.
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A new study has discovered that chronic exposure during pregnancy to minuscule levels of carbon monoxide damages the cells of the fetal brain, resulting in permanent impairment.
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Product piracy causes billions worth of damage worldwide. A combination of visible and invisible copy protection is really effective against this. Explosive embossing is an economical procedure and can be used for mass-produced goods.