by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 4, 2024 | Engineering, Hi Tech & Innovation, TECHXPLORE
Recent technological advances have opened new valuable opportunities for assisting senior adults and individuals with physical disabilities. For instance, they have enabled the development of new interactive systems designed that can assist users with everyday...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 4, 2024 | Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Materials Science, PHYS.ORG
The efficient conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2)—one of the main compounds contributing to climate change—into useful fuels and chemicals is a long sought-after research goal. Recent studies have introduced various catalysts that could be used to initiate the...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 4, 2024 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Past neuroscience research has pinpointed many of the neural processes through which the human brain forms, stores and retrieves important information, such as domain-specific knowledge and memories. One dimension of human memory is the ability to link various aspects...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 4, 2024 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Hi Tech & Innovation, TECHXPLORE
Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) are neuromorphic transistors made of carbon-based materials that combine both electronic and ionic charge carriers. These transistors could be particularly effective solutions for amplifying and switching electronic signals...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 4, 2024 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience, Psychology & Psychiatry
When we listen to a song or musical performance, out-of-tune singers or instruments are generally perceived as unpleasant for listeners. While it is well-established that mistuning can reduce the enjoyment of music, the processes influencing how humans perceive...