2. Some Physics and... Wind?
Aug 24, 2026·
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1 min read
Xander Chu
Key Question
What can physics — and even wind — teach us about neuronal signalling?
What You’ll Learn
- How gradients create tendencies for movement
- Why differences in energy or concentration matter
- How physical forces influence particles
- Why ions move according to more than one force
- How these ideas connect to neurons
Key Takeaway
Movement often occurs because there is a difference between two places.
In neurons, differences in concentration and electrical charge create forces that influence ion movement.
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Authors
Xander Chu
(they/them)
Founder, XC Psych
Psychology student at UNSW exploring psychology and neurobiology from first principles, with a background in data science, machine learning, software engineering, and tennis coaching.