You know how some brain cells, called dopamine neurons, send signals by releasing dopamine? Well, these neurons have two main types of activity: regular, low-frequency signals (tonic) that they produce on their own, and quick bursts (phasic) that happen when they get inputs from other cells. Scienti
Did you know that astrocytes, often seen as the support crew in the brain, have a surprising role in neuronal injury? In Uruguay, research on these glial cells has a long history, dating back almost to the birth of the Uruguayan Society for Neuroscience. Astrocytes, traditionally known for their sup
Imagine this: a special firefighting plane from Canada, known as a CL-415 "Super Scooper, " was helping battle the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Suddenly, something unexpected happened. This plane, nicknamed Quebec 1, hit a drone that was flying where it shouldn't be. The collision caused a hole in
Have you ever thought about how Pluto got its giant moon, Charon? Scientists now believe that Pluto and Charon were once two separate objects that collided and briefly stuck together. This isn't like how Earth's moon was formed from a giant impact. Pluto and Charon are more like ice and rocks, so th
Imagine this: planes swooping over California's wildfires, dropping a bright pink liquid in a matter of seconds. This fire retardant has long been hailed as a key weapon against these blazes. But hold on a second – is it really safe? New research is painting a different picture. These retardants, u
Ever wondered how tiny creatures like fruit fly larvae get a sudden burst of energy to move around? Scientists have found that when these larvae, known as Drosophila, are hungry, their nervous system kicks into high gear. A type of neuron called type II octopaminergic motor neurons (MNs) starts firi
Last year, many people voted, but many elections were shams. The world is filled with dictators and wannabes. What makes these strongmen stay in power, even after causing harm? Let's look at different types of dictatorships. There are family-run ones like Azerbaijan, police states like Russia, comm
Imagine working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where your colleagues and patients are always within sight. How does this constant visibility affect nurses' stress levels? And what about the physical work environment? Does it play a role too? Let's dive in and see how these factors interconnect. Fi
This year's CES show in Las Vegas brought us some awesome gadgets, but it also had its fair share of flops. Some experts decided to highlight the worst products, and their picks might surprise you. Liz Chamberlain from iFixit warned about the growing trend of gadgets with built-in surveillance tools
Ever noticed how news about other people's lives can be so fascinating? It's like a secret addiction we all share. But why do we love gossip so much? It's not just about being nosy. It turns out, gossip has been a part of human nature for a long time. Gossip is like our brain's way of understanding
