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Researchers have re-evaluated the fundamental mechanisms of silicon growth, proposing a simplified thermodynamic model that accurately predicts thin film rates. The study suggests that complex gas-phase theories previously relied upon in industrial manufacturing may be largely redundant.
By Tomasini
When the strongest antipsychotic medication fails, doctors sometimes try electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). A new meta-analysis looks at whether this 'shock' to the system helps patients with stubborn schizophrenia, revealing a massive placebo effect.
By Barros, Tolentino, Smaniotto, Lorencetti, Marques, de Souza, Marques, de Araújo Bellesi, da Silva, Dalgalarrondo, Gadelha, de Azevedo
Using high-resolution MRI, researchers have mapped the complex connectivity of ocular dominance columns in the human primary visual cortex. The study reveals that connections are strongest between brain structures sharing the same eye preference, whilst also uncovering distinct patterns in peripheral and dorsal visual fields.
By Schmidt, Aganj, Stockmann, Bilgic, Chang, Hoge, Kirilina, Weiskopf, Nasr