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The Ising on the cake

A team of researchers from Kyoto University and international institutions has developed a mathematical solution to the temporal asymmetry of nonequilibrium disordered Ising networks. This breakthrough offers insights into the behavior of biological systems, machine learning, and AI tools.

SourceKyoto University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 4, 2023

Here comes the sun

A recent study suggests that songs with high energy and positive emotions are more likely to match prevailing weather conditions, influencing listener preferences. The research found a strong association between energetic and positive music and warm and sunny weather, but only for popular songs.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 19, 2023

Twitter reveals dynamics of stories surrounding Trump’s presidency

A computational analysis of billions of tweets has uncovered high-resolution timelines of the major stories surrounding Trump's presidency from 2016 to 2021. The study found that turbulence in these stories varied over time, with dominant narratives emerging for longer periods during certain periods.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 8, 2021

Scientists use sintered porous media to build compact, efficient heat exchangers

Researchers from The University of Electro-Communications and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology found that sintering porous media inside heat transfer tubes increases the area available for heat exchange, reducing thermal resistance and enhancing heat transfer performance. Heat transfer in these tubes is five times greater...

SourceThe University of Electro-Communications·JournalApplied Thermal Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2021

Dynamic full-field optical coherence tomography: 3D live-imaging of retinal organoids

Researchers developed a new imaging modality for in-development retinal organoids using D-FFOCT, which offers high spatial and temporal resolutions. The technique allows for the creation of highly contrasted images of almost transparent samples without labels, enabling long-term study of sample development.

Computational tool predicts how gut microbiome changes over time

A new computational modeling method, MTV-LMM, predicts how the gut microbiome will change over time by analyzing snapshots of microbes found in a person's gut. This could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as insights into other types of temporal microbiome processes.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJun 27, 2019

Synchrony of waves

Endocytic waves initiated by clathrin emerge in some cell populations and are temporally related to downstream waves of F-BAR and other actin regulating proteins. This study reveals the link between endocytosis and generation of cortical actin waves, providing insight into how cells maintain plasma membrane composition.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalDevelopmental Cell·DateDec 13, 2017

The sense of smell uses fast dynamics to encode odors

Researchers use light to control neurons in genetically-engineered mice, allowing for precise detection of odor dynamics. Mice demonstrate ability to discriminate between dynamic activities, suggesting neural population dynamics play a crucial role in the sense of smell.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Biology·DateDec 16, 2014

Fusion in the fast lane

Researchers from Max Planck Institute and Collège de France developed two protocols for controlled membrane fusion, revealing that the process is surprisingly fast. The fusion process can be completed within 200 nanoseconds, with an average expansion velocity of centimeters per second.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 19, 2006

The enigmatic face

A recent study found that motion significantly enhances people's ability to recognize subtle facial expressions, particularly when displayed dynamically rather than statically. The research suggests that motion reveals the temporal characteristics of emotions and improves sensitivity to communication of emotion.

SourceAssociation for Psychological Science·JournalPsychological Science·DateJul 26, 2005