by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2020 | PHYS.ORG, Physics, Research
In particle physics, three out of the four known fundamental forces in the universe, namely electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions, are described by a theory known as the standard model (SM). One extension of this model is supersymmetry (SUSY), a theoretical...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2020 | Computer Sciences, Machine learning & AI, TECHXPLORE
Virtual assistants and robots are becoming increasingly sophisticated, interactive and human-like. To fully replicate human communication, however, artificial intelligence (AI) agents should not only be able to determine what users are saying and produce adequate...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2020 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Machine learning & AI, Research, TECHXPLORE
Over the past few years, many researchers have tried to develop techniques and technologies that can solve combinatorial optimization problems, which entail identifying an optimal item or solution within a set number of possibilities. Past studies have tackled these...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2020 | MEDICALXPRESS, Medicine & Healthcare, Neuroscience
Chemogenetics is a fairly new area of neuroscience that explores the use of synthetically derived receptors and selective ligands to temporarily activate or deactivate specific brain areas. These receptors are also known as DREADDs (Designer Receptors Exclusively...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Nov 24, 2020 | News, PHYS.ORG, Physics, Research
In recent years, physicists worldwide have been conducting studies exploring the characteristics and dynamics of topological phases of matter that could enable the development of quantum devices and other new technologies. Some of these phases are supported by what is...
