by Ingrid Fadelli | May 31, 2024 | Gerontology & Geriatrics, MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Many people associate aging with a decline in cognitive function, health issues, and reduced activity. Uncovering mental processes that can boost the well-being of the older adults could be highly beneficial, as it could help to devise more effective activities aimed...
by Ingrid Fadelli | May 31, 2024 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Engineering, TECHXPLORE
In recent years, electronics engineers have been trying to design increasingly sophisticated transistors that can be scaled down to smaller sizes. Given the limitations of conventional silicon-based field effect transistors (FETs), some teams have been experimenting...
by Ingrid Fadelli | May 31, 2024 | Energy & Green Tech, Engineering, TECHXPLORE
Floating photovoltaics (FPV), also known as floating solar farms, are photovoltaic systems that can be deployed on the sea’s surface or on other bodies of water. While their environmental impact is still the topic of debate worldwide, these systems could be...
by Ingrid Fadelli | May 31, 2024 | Condensed Matter, PHYS.ORG, Physics
In solid materials, magnetism generally originates from the alignment of electron spins. For instance, in the ferromagnet iron, the overall net magnetization is prompted by the alignment of spins in the same direction.
by Ingrid Fadelli | May 31, 2024 | Electronics & Semiconductors, Engineering, TECHXPLORE
Two-terminal devices are electronic components connected to electrical circuits via two electrical terminals. Although these components are the key building blocks of most existing devices, they can limit a system’s performance and functions.
