More than 200 million Africans need at least one assistive device. Credit: Lucian Coman/Shutterstock Certain goods and tools that can support individuals in daily life should be accessible to everyone. The World Health Organization (WHO), which has released a list of the most crucial of these devices, takes this position. It includes equipment like wheelchairs, braille...
Induction of neuronal assemblies in different regimes of excitation-inhibition balance. (A) Schematic of conventional protocols for the induction and investigation of plasticity often involving a small number of neurons and perturbations with brief pulses. (B to D) Analytical steps (B) to evaluate the effect of external perturbations on the formation of assemblies involving dynamics...
theconversation.com Despite the expansion of technology in everyday life, the adoption of digital tools in the classroom has lagged behind expectations. There appear to be several factors at play in this situation, including issues with accessibility to technology as well as the time and assistance required to use technology effectively in the classroom. Teachers could also...
An image of a Russian Satellite. Credit: iStock In a test of an anti-satellite missile on Monday, November 15, Russia demolished one of its older satellites. Members of the International Space Station were obliged to seek refuge in their spacecraft in the immediate aftermath of the test because the impact produced a cloud of space debris...
Credit: SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS/ pexels On November 15, 2021, Russia used a missile fired from the surface of the Earth to take down one of its own outdated satellites, resulting in a gigantic debris cloud that puts numerous space assets, including personnel aboard the International Space Station, in danger. This occurred just two weeks after the...
Recent searchings for throw the standard concept that embryos are passive agents and suggest that by adjusting right into vibrations, microorganisms can much better prepare to enter the outdoors. Birds have a rich vocal arsenal that they make use of to interact with their peers. Still, behavioral environmentalist Mylene Mariette is much more thinking about...
The technologies, solutions, and general MOOC trends—including market drivers, sub-sectors, and the impact on various industries—are evaluated in this report. The research examines the potential for the worldwide MOOC market and provides revenue projections through 2025 for all segments, including SaaS providers, independent students who subscribe to courses, consultancy fees, and corporate licensing. Virtual learning...
Electroencephalography (EEG), a technique for noninvasively measuring the electrical activity of the brain. Credit: iStoock Researchers raise concerns about the possible social, moral, and legal repercussions of technology's close relationship with the human brain. However, it may sound like a cyborg future where people can communicate with and control other people's external technological gadgets by using...
Insects’ remarkable acrobatic traits help them navigate the aerial world, with all of its wind gusts, obstacles, and general uncertainty. Such traits are also hard to build into flying robots — but MIT Assistant Professor Kevin Yufeng Chen has built a system that approaches insects’ agility. Credit: courtesy of Kevin Yufeng Chen The use of...
A conceptual hypersonic aircraft is pictured. Background image credit: NASA. Aircraft and composite image credit: Daniel Rosato, UCF. The UCF-developed propulsion system might allow for flight To reach speeds of Mach 6 to 17 (beyond 7,403 to 20,921 kilometers per hour) and have air and space travel applications. University of Central Florida scientists are improving their...
