by Ingrid Fadelli | Apr 30, 2020 | Physics
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, found that correlated electrons in solid-state physical systems...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Apr 30, 2020 | Hi Tech & Innovation, Machine learning & AI, Security, TECHXPLORE
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are tools that can connect the human brain with an electronic device, typically using electroencephalography (EEG). In recent years, advances in machine learning (ML) have enabled the development of more advanced BCI spellers, devices...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Apr 29, 2020 | Psychology & Psychiatry, Research, SCIENTIA
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a prevalent and often debilitating condition that follows exposure to a traumatic experience and can result in depression and increased suicide risk in vulnerable individuals. Researchers at the National Center for PTSD at the...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Apr 29, 2020 | Linguistics, SCIENTIA
Koizumi Yakumo, formerly known as Lafcadio Hearn, spent his final decades in Japan, a country that fascinated and inspired him. As he was unable to fully acquire Japanese language, he coined an interlanguage referred to as ‘Hearn-san Kotoba’. Professor Akemi Kanazawa,...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Apr 29, 2020 | Earth & Environment, SCIENTIA
The number of floods has increased significantly over the past decade, with catastrophic consequences, both in terms of loss of human lives and damage to the environment. As on-going climate change is likely to increase the risk of flooding further, managing risks in...
