Persons with Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs can Maneuver Through Normal, Cluttered Spaces with Some Practice
Neuroscience

Persons with Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs can Maneuver Through Normal, Cluttered Spaces with Some Practice

A mind-controlled wheelchair that translates users’ thoughts into mechanical controls can assist a disabled person in regaining their mobility. Researchers show that with extensive practice,…
Enzymatic Biofuel Cell
Chemistry

Enzymatic Biofuel Cell

An enzymatic biofuel cell is a type of biofuel cell that uses enzymes as catalysts to oxidize the fuel and reduce oxygen to generate electricity.…
According to a Study, Some Kids are Terrific Friends to their Classmates Who have Communication Problems
Social Science

According to a Study, Some Kids are Terrific Friends to their Classmates Who have Communication Problems

A study demonstrates that kids can be excellent friends to their peers who have difficulty speaking and expressing themselves. Linguistic barriers are not necessarily a…
New Technology Provides Promise as Cattle Theft Becomes an Increasing Issue in Rural Australia
Agriculture

New Technology Provides Promise as Cattle Theft Becomes an Increasing Issue in Rural Australia

In a highly organized rural crime ring, 700 sheep with a combined estimated worth of $140,000, including over 200 priceless merino ewes, were allegedly stolen…
Coffee Plantations limit the Diets of Birds
Agriculture

Coffee Plantations limit the Diets of Birds

Coffee plantations can limit birds’ diets to some extent, depending on how the plantations are managed. Traditional coffee farms with diverse shade trees can actually…
A Higher Magnesium Intake each day Helps to Prevent Dementia
Health

A Higher Magnesium Intake each day Helps to Prevent Dementia

There is some evidence to suggest that magnesium may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia, but it is important to note that…
Drug Authorized by Humans Restores “Lost” Memory in Mice
Neuroscience

Drug Authorized by Humans Restores “Lost” Memory in Mice

Sometimes students stay up all night studying for a test. But studies have shown that sleep deprivation harms your memory. Neuroscientist Robbert Havekes from the…
In Quantum Calculations, how to Deal With Noise
Physics

In Quantum Calculations, how to Deal With Noise

Researchers Mark M. Wilde and Ludovico Lami from Cornell University and QuSoft, University of Amsterdam, respectively, have developed a formula that accurately forecasts the impacts…
Experts Explain How Popular Antidepressants Create Emotional “Blunting”
Neuroscience

Experts Explain How Popular Antidepressants Create Emotional “Blunting”

Researchers have figured out why about half of people on popular antidepressants experience emotional “blunting.” They demonstrate how the medications impact reinforcement learning, a crucial…
Synthetic Fuel
Chemistry

Synthetic Fuel

Synthetic fuel is a type of fuel that is produced from non-renewable resources, such as coal, natural gas, or biomass, through a process called Fischer-Tropsch…
Microfluidic Fungus Enzymes may be a New Organic Weapon in the War Against Crop-Killers
Agriculture

Microfluidic Fungus Enzymes may be a New Organic Weapon in the War Against Crop-Killers

According to HBO’s popular zombie TV series “The Last of Us,” in which a fungal mutation disseminated across the world’s food supply causes society to…
Electrofuels
Chemistry

Electrofuels

Electrofuels are a type of renewable fuel produced by converting electrical energy into chemical energy. The process involves using electricity to power microorganisms, which can…
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