Weekly: New type of brain cell; Alaska’s first bridge over a moving glacier; quantum batteries that never age
#214 A multi-talented brain cell has been discovered – and it’s a hybrid of the two we already know about, neurons and glia. These glutamatergic astrocytes could provide insights into our brain health and function, and even enable treatments for conditions like Parkinsons. Building a bridge over a moving glacier is no…
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