Although it limits the frequency of firing, the absolute refractory period ensures that the action potential moves in only one direction along an axon. The currents flowing in due to an action potential spread out in both directions along the axon.
Grammy Awards 2012: Adele wins six awards tying with BeyoncÃ© for most trophies won in one night. Adele, who captured the world's heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday's Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year. 5:18AM GMT 13 Feb 2012.
Adele, left, and BeyoncÃ© are competing against each other for three of the major Grammy prizes â record, song and album of the year. Tradition will take on innovation â accompanied by plenty of pop-diva razzle-dazzle â when two of musicâs most powerful superstars face off at the 59th annual Grammy Awards.