Ultra-precise measurements connect brain activity and energy use in individual fruit-fly neurons.
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00:45 How brain cells use energy
A team of researchers have looked in individual fruit-fly neurons to better understand how energy use and information processing are linked – which may have important implications for future fMRI studies in humans.
Research Article:* Mann et al.*)
07:04 Research Highlights
A tough but flexible material inspired by lobster underbellies, and research reveals that red meat consumption hasn't dropped since the 1960s.
*Research Highlight: *Material mimicking lobster belly cracks the code for toughness)
*Research Highlight: *Meat lovers worldwide pay climate little heed)
10:15 Briefing Chat
We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, early results for a new malaria vaccine look positive, and researchers unearth the latest chapter in a long-running plant experiment.
*Nature News: *Malaria vaccine shows promise — now come tougher trials)
*BBC News: *Malaria vaccine hailed as potential breakthrough)
*New York Times: *One of the World’s Oldest Science Experiments Comes Up From the Dirt)
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