Nathan McGrath's Blog, page 9
March 11, 2015
Nathan wrote a new post, Theoretical physicists show topological states in multi-orbital ?HgTe honeycomb lattices
Scientists propose a design for robust topological insulators that combine the properties of the honeycomb lattice and strong spin?orbit coupling. …read more
Source:: Nanowerk News
Nathan wrote a new post, Researchers identify process for improving durability of glass
New research results could lead to longer-lasting fiber optics, display screens and cement structures. …read more
Source:: Nanowerk News
Nathan wrote a new post, Molecular Lego of nano-knots (w/video)
A virtual archive of building blocks to create nano-knots of all shapes and forms. …read more
Source:: Nanowerk News
March 10, 2015
Nathan wrote a new post, Voices in people's heads more complex than previously thought
Voices in people’s heads are far more varied and complex than previously thought. One of the largest and most detailed studies to date on the experience of auditory hallucinations, commonly referred to as voice […]
Nathan wrote a new post, Look, something shiny! How color images can influence consumers
When it comes to buying things, our brains can’t see the big, black-and-white forest for all the tiny, colorful trees. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which found that people who were shown product images in […]
Nathan wrote a new post, Hydrocarbon photocatalysts get in shape and go for gold
A combination of semiconductor catalysts, optimum catalyst shape, gold-copper co-catalyst alloy nanoparticles and hydrous hydrazine reducing agent enables an increase of hydrocarbon generation from CO2 by a […]
March 9, 2015
Nathan wrote a new post, Moderate alcohol consumption increases attractiveness
Consuming alcohol (equivalent to about a glass of wine) can make the drinker appear more attractive than when sober, according to new research. However, the effect disappears when more is consumed. …read more […]
Nathan wrote a new post, Newly Discovered Brain Pathway Could Solve Antipsychotic Mystery
By Neuroscience News Researchers provide possible new insights into psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
…read more Source:: NeuroScience News
Nathan wrote a new post, Scientists Reveal Structural Secrets of Nature’s Little Locomotive
By Neuroscience News A new study reports on the basic structural organization of a molecular motor which performs critical functions within cells.
…read more Source:: NeuroScience News
Nathan wrote a new post, Understanding How Neurons Shape Memories of Smells
By Neuroscience News A new study into how olfaction is encoded in the brain could further understanding of the root cause of epileptic seizures.
…read more Source:: NeuroScience News
