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.
BeyoncÃ© and Adele went head-to-head four times at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night. Both were nominated for album of the year, song of the year, record of the year, and best pop solo performance. In every category, Adele was awarded the Grammy. Every time, BeyoncÃ©, the peerless pop music icon of our time, was told she was second-best.