by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 13, 2023 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is a region in the frontal lobe of the brain known to be involved in decision-making and information processing. The lateral part of this brain region, known as the lOFC, has been identified as a particularly salient region for the...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 13, 2023 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
To reduce carbon emissions and still meet the growing demands of the electronics industry, scientists will need to develop alternative battery technologies that are more durable, sustainable, and can store more energy. In recent years, they have thus been trying to...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 13, 2023 | Machine learning & AI, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
To tackle different real-world tasks, robots should be able to handle and manipulate a variety of objects and materials, including paper. While roboticists have successfully improved the ability of humanoid robots or robotic grippers to handle several materials, paper...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 13, 2023 | Optics & Photonics, PHYS.ORG, Physics, Quantum Physics
Quantum materials are materials with unique electronic, magnetic or optical properties, which are underpinned by the behavior of electrons at a quantum mechanical level. Studies have showed that interactions between these materials and strong laser fields can elicit...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 13, 2023 | Hi Tech & Innovation, Security, TECHXPLORE
In recent years, many computer scientists have been exploring the notion of metaverse, an online space in which users can access different virtual environments and immersive experiences, using VR and AR headsets. While navigating the metaverse, users might also share...