Study reveals sea urchin spines' gradient architecture converts mechanical motion to electrical signals, informing designs ...

Researchers led by Chen et al. have discovered that the spines of the sea urchin Diadema setosum generate measurable ...

Age can make memory feel like something that only moves in one direction. A name slips away. A route you know well turns ...

Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...

The School of Life and Environmental Sciences is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ion Channel & Receptor Physiology) to focus on the functional characterisation of ion channels and ...

The field of cellular neuroscience continues to reveal the intricate regulation of neural and glial cell function by water and ion channels, transporters, ...

Researchers have found a way to fabricate film-thin membranes imbued with super strength that could extend the durability of decarbonization technologies. Chemical engineers at The University of ...

E.W. Scripps Co. has renewed its contract with CEO Adam Symson through 2029. Symon’s new contract includes a large one-time $10 million performance-based cash award tied to Scripps’ target of boosting ...

AI is helping scientists crack the code on next-gen batteries that could replace lithium-ion tech. By discovering novel porous materials, researchers may have paved the way for more powerful and ...