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psychology2 years ago•5 min saved

The Impact of Stressful Events on Memory Integration

A study published in eNeuro found that stress can enhance the recall of individual events but impairs the ability to remember the chronological sequence of events. The researchers conducted an experiment where participants were exposed to a stress-inducing procedure involving electric shocks while viewing pictures. The stress group showed better memory for individual pictures from the block with shocks but struggled with recalling the sequence of pictures in that block. The study sheds light on the impact of stress on memory formation and suggests that stress may enhance certain aspects of memory while impairing others. However, it should be noted that the stressor used in the study was mild and of short duration.

via PsyPost|

#brain-mechanisms #experimental-study #memory

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Groundbreaking Study Reveals Magnetic Phenomenon Amplified in Polar Antiferromagnet"

Researchers at Nanjing University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered giant phonon magnetic moments enhanced by spin fluctuations in Fe2Mo3O8, a polar antiferromagnet. By using magneto-Raman spectroscopy and inelastic neutron scattering, they uncovered the phononic nature of low-lying excitations in Fe2Mo3O8 and detected a sixfold enhancement of the phonon magnetic moment. This finding could lead to new insights into the interplay between magnetism and phonons and pave the way for potential applications in phononic control of magnetic dynamics and spin information devices.

via Phys.org|

#antiferromagnet #experimental-study #magnetic-moments

neuroscience2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Link Between Memory and Learning: Neuroscientists' Groundbreaking Findings

Neuroscientists have conducted experimental tests that support the theory that forgetting is a form of learning. They found that forgetting, specifically retroactive interference, can be beneficial in a changing environment as it allows for more flexible behavior and better decision-making. By genetically labeling memory engram cells in mice, the researchers discovered that forgotten memories can be retrieved and rejuvenated through stimulation and exposure to relevant cues. This research has implications for understanding memory processes and potential applications in diseases like Alzheimer's.

via Medical Xpress|

#experimental-study #forgetting #learning

physics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Wind Tunnel Experiments Disrupt Turbulence Theory in Physics"

Wind tunnel experiments conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization challenge current theoretical models of turbulence. The study focused on the distribution of kinetic energy among scales of the flow and found that the power-law prediction, which assumes universal behavior, is not correct. Instead, the data showed a clear logarithmic dependence on separation distance, indicating that something fundamental is missing in current theories of turbulence. These findings have implications for parameterizations of turbulent flows used in atmospheric models and suggest a need for a better understanding of large-scale effects and viscous effects in turbulence.

via Physics|

#experimental-study #fluid-dynamics #physics