by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 5, 2022 | General Physics, PHYS.ORG, Physics, Quantum Physics
Teams of astrophysicists worldwide are trying to observe different possible types of dark matter (DM), hypothetical matter in the universe that does not emit, absorb or reflect light and would thus be very difficult to detect. Fermionic DM, however, which would be...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 5, 2022 | Inflammatory Disorders, MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Astrocytes or astroglia, the largest glial cell population in the central nervous system (CNS), perform numerous vital functions. Among other things, these glial cells (i.e., cells supporting functions of the nervous system) are involved in regulating the flow of...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 5, 2022 | Machine learning & AI, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
Robots that can automatically recognize and track specific odors could have a wide range of valuable applications. For instance, they could help to identify the sources of harmful chemical substances in the air after hazardous accidents at power plants, explosions, or...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 5, 2022 | Condensed Matter, PHYS.ORG, Superperconductivity
When 2D layered materials are made thinner (i.e., at the atomic scale), their properties can dramatically change, sometimes resulting in the emergence of entirely new features and in the loss of others. While new or emerging properties can be very advantageous for the...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 5, 2022 | Automotive, Energy & Green Tech, TECHXPLORE
Drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions is of utmost importance to mitigate climate change and its detrimental effects. To work toward this goal, most automotive and transport companies are investing in hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as other...
