Igor Zolnerkevic
Physics
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Quantum acceleration
Clouds of cold atoms to measure subtle variations in the force of gravity
Astronomy
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An enigma in the Milky Way
Team identifies young stars with the chemical composition of old ones
BIOCHEMISTRY
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In times of stress
A plant used in tequila production feeds on bacteria that live within it
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
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The art of standing still
Understanding nerve-muscle communication can help in rehabilitation
Physics and Chemistry
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Familiarity with materials
Teams work with clean energy generated via nuclear fusion
Physics
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Storms in a vacuum
Energy in empty space could destroy stars and reveal the nature of dark matter
Neuromathematics
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Dynamic connections
Working together to understand and predict the functioning of the brain
NEUROSCIENCE
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Persistent minds
Researchers want to understand what makes some brains resist Alzheimer