Articles by Ingrid Fadelli
Tech Xplore / Wearable system captures human activity data for robot training
Humanoid robots, robotic systems with a body shape that resembles that of humans, could tackle various chores and everyday manual tasks. To successfully complete these tasks, however, the robots should be able to reliably ...
Phys.org / Seabird family tree predicts which species accumulate plastic better than diet, global analysis finds
What seabirds eat might seem like a good starting point for identifying species that tend to accumulate plastic in their digestive systems. Yet a recent global analysis suggests that mapping the evolutionary relatives of ...
Medical Xpress / The tendency to imitate others is shared across 22 countries, study finds
People often imitate some of the actions and gestures of others they are observing, without deliberately trying to do so. This tendency, known as automatic imitation, has long been assumed to be universal.
Phys.org / Experiment shows when quantum 'cat' states stop bouncing back
Quantum systems can occupy superpositions, quantum states that combine different possibilities. For instance, a microwave field can be prepared in a superposition of an empty state and a state that contains microwave light.
Phys.org / Giant Jurassic fossil sheds light on the evolution of a six-legged predator
Insects belong to a broader group of six-legged animals called hexapods. This group also includes other less well-known, small animals, including diplurans or two-pronged bristletails, wingless relatives of insects with two ...
Phys.org / Atomic memory keeps distant ions entangled for about 10 seconds
Quantum networks, systems that connect devices and allow them to exchange information encoded in the quantum states of particles, could enable more secure communications. To build these networks, physicists need to devise ...
Phys.org / Synchronized bodily responses do not always reflect cooperation, study finds
Sometimes, while people are interacting with each other, their movements and physiological responses can fall into step. Some past studies have linked synchronized bodily responses to cooperation and being attuned to the ...
Phys.org / A pulsar's apparent slowdown reveals a rare stellar trio
Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars, the extremely dense cores left behind when massive stars explode. Astrophysicists have recently observed a pulsar rotating over 300 times per second that appeared to be slowing ...
Medical Xpress / Dream and mind-wandering reports could offer hints about mental health
Dreams and mind-wandering have long fascinated psychologists and researchers studying the human mind. This is partly because these experiences offer glimpses into people's inner lives, emotions, past experiences and desires.
Phys.org / Algae fossils from Cambrian explosion hint at sophisticated reproductive system
The Cambrian explosion was a major diversification of animal life that unfolded early in the Cambrian period, which began around 538.8 million years ago. During this interval, marine animals became much more varied, building ...
Medical Xpress / Repeating stretch of DNA offers a new clue to Alzheimer's susceptibility
A three-letter sequence repeating along a stretch of DNA could offer new clues about why some people are more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease than others. The sequence, CCG, sits in a region of DNA that controls the gene ...
Medical Xpress / A poorly understood brain region tracks the gap between expectations and reality
Adapting to changing situations requires people to continuously revise their expectations about what might happen next when new information becomes available. These expectations are believed to be represented by mental models ...
Phys.org / Close social bonds help wild jackdaws hold feeding spots but come with waiting costs
Close social relationships are known to contribute to the survival of many animals, including humans. Maintaining social bonds over time, however, can also require effort and sacrifices.
Phys.org / Spiny dogfish blood contains a hormone long thought absent in sharks
Cortisol is a hormone that helps humans and many other animals regulate their energy use and respond to changing conditions. For a long time, sharks and rays were believed to rely on a different steroid hormone for these ...
Medical Xpress / Tiny brain structure anticipates what we are about to see or feel, study finds
The human brain is constantly taking in information about the world through sight, touch, hearing and the other senses. Influential theories in neuroscience and psychology suggest that it also anticipates incoming sensory ...
