How the biological clock regulates phases of wakefulness

The circadian clock is an internal biological system that regulates sleep-wake cycles, as well as many physiological ...

A molecular switch syncs fat burning to the body clock, our diet and the temperature around us

Brown fat burns fuel to make heat, and this activity is controlled by the body clock: It drops during sleep and rises before ...

100 years ago, Schrödinger’s equation shed light on quantum physics – scientists use it today to fine‑tune chemical reactions

A 100-year-old equation helps scientists build solar cells, develop biofuels and even study quantum computers.

The Neutral Theory of Molecular Evolution and the Methodological Revolution in Population Genetics: How Motoo Kimura Redrew the Picture of Evolution

Finding a place for "chance" in evolutionWhen we encounter the forms and mechanisms of living things, we ask, "What is the use of this?" Bird wings are useful for flying, and fish gills are useful for ...

Scientists Just Built the World’s Most Accurate Clock

Lutetium clocks have achieved record accuracy and comparison precision, making them promising candidates for future time ...
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A neuron's molecular clock: NMDA timing shapes the flow of information

In the brain, what matters is not only whether a signal reaches a nerve cell, but also how long its chemical gate remains open. A team led by Dr. Mehdi Borjkhani from the International Centre for ...
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VapoCept Reviews and Complaints 2026 – Legit Cognitive Support Formula or Overhyped? What the Research Actually Shows

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Molecular clock transitions tune out the noise in the hunt for new physics

Heavy polar molecules are some of the most sensitive tools physicists have for probing what lies beyond the Standard Model, the theory that describes the particles and forces we know about. But ...
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What Does "Clock It" Mean? The Slang Phrase and Hand Gesture Explained

All it takes is one scroll through X or TikTok, or a conversation with a group of Gen Z friends spilling the tea, to hear the phrase "clock it!" At first, it sounds like someone is asking you for the ...
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Universal aging clock predicts death risk across multiple mammalian species

What's common between rats, humans, dogs and dolphins? We are all mammals, and one day will be the last day of our lives. A multinational team of researchers have now given us a powerful molecular ...
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‘Forever chemicals’ in baby formula? Scientists unpack FDA results

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...
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A molecular clock controls neuronal maturation

The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Different parts of the brain perform a variety of functions, all of which are necessary for it to operate in one way or another. These functions ...