We ask whether the absence of information about other voters' preferences allows optimal voting to be interpreted as sincere. We start by classifying voting mechanisms as simple and complex according ...

El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has significant impact on global climate and relevance for seasonal forecasts. Recently, a simple modeling framework was developed that captures the ENSO diversity, ...

ATP-dependent proteolysis participates in the regulation of cellular processes such as the cell cycle, signal transduction and the immune response. In eukaryotes, this activity is carried out by the ...

New insights have been uncovered into the regulatory network behind neuron growth, report scientists. All things must come to an end. This is particularly true for neurons, especially the extensions ...

Have you ever stopped to think about the little things that make your daily life easier? Everyday tools, devices, and transportation mechanisms play a huge role in simplifying tasks. We can become ...

During the industrial revolution, simple mechanisms like pistons and ratchets were combined to produce machines that could do the work of many people. The changes this brought were both positive and ...

Have you ever seen a flag being raised, or wondered how a mechanical clock works? Let’s take a look at some of the simple mechanisms that they use. Pulleys and gears. When a flag is raised, it will ...