Articles by Ingrid Fadelli
Tech Xplore / Two-armed robot throws and catches balls with human-like movements
Humans can move their limbs very rapidly and coordinate their movements with high precision to tackle specific manual tasks. While robots have become increasingly advanced in recent years, many of them remain less agile than ...
Phys.org / Superconducting circuit links smaller photon groups into larger entangled states
Quantum computers, computer systems that leverage the laws of quantum mechanics, store and process information using qubits (i.e., quantum bits). In many quantum computers, qubits are linked via entanglement, a quantum mechanical ...
Tech Xplore / PhoneBot gives old smartphones a new job on two legs
Smartphones combine cameras, motion sensors and powerful processors in devices that fit inside a pocket. These features could also make them useful components for robots, reducing the need to buy and connect separate sensors, ...
Phys.org / Electronic stripes linked to unusual vortex states in a superconductor
Superconductors, materials that can carry electric current with an electrical resistance of zero, have proved to be promising for the development of various technologies, including medical devices, particle accelerators and ...
Medical Xpress / Helping others linked to younger-looking adult brains, even after accounting for health and lifestyle
Population surveys and research studies suggest that meaningful social connections are strong predictors of health and longevity. In other words, a sense of belonging to a social group and strong social bonds appear to be ...
Phys.org / Quantum computing shortcut makes particle collisions easier to simulate
Collisions between particles at high energies can sometimes produce new particles and shed light on interactions between the fundamental constituents of matter. Simulating these collisions and their underlying processes could ...
Tech Xplore / New wireless system could power medical implants as they stretch
Over the past few decades, electronics engineers have developed increasingly sophisticated implantable medical devices. Reliably powering some of these devices, however, can be challenging, particularly when they are based ...
Phys.org / Rising heat linked to faster telomere loss in wild Australian birds
Extreme heat can have a profound impact on wild animals, causing their death in the most extreme cases and leaving less visible marks in others. Understanding the effects of temperature changes on specific species could inform ...
Phys.org / Scientists uncover recurrent patterns within chaotic quantum behavior
Many complex quantum systems rapidly lose the recognizable patterns of their initial states as their components interact. To describe patterns of regular and chaotic motion in specific systems, physicists can construct a ...
Medical Xpress / Tired now—or thinking faster? Both are linked to a harder time pushing through fatigue later
Many people continue working, studying or completing everyday chores even when they feel tired and their energy is low. However, reliably completing tasks while fatigued can require considerable mental effort.
Phys.org / Gamma-ray search sets new limits on dark matter annihilation in the inner Milky Way
Dark matter could be a type of matter in the universe that does not emit, absorb or reflect detectable light and appears to interact very weakly with regular matter. Although physicists have observed gravitational effects ...
Medical Xpress / Irrelevant visual details interfere with decisions under uncertainty, brain research shows
Cognitive flexibility, the ability to adjust one's way of thinking or behavior as a situation changes, is known to gradually decline with age or due to some conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, ...
Phys.org / A short breath extends the mating calls of male tokay geckos
Tokay geckos (Gekko gecko), large and mostly nocturnal geckos native to parts of Asia, are among the few nonbird reptiles that make sounds to attract potential mates, defend their territory and signal distress. Male tokay ...
Medical Xpress / Brain scans show shared changes during depression treatment and distinct antidepressant effects in some patients
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental health condition primarily characterized by persistent low mood or loss of interest in daily activities. While several medications are available to treat depression, finding ...
Tech Xplore / Scaled-up seawater system produces both hydrogen and fresh water with higher efficiency
Water electrolyzers are promising devices that use electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. If powered by solar cells or other renewable energy technologies, they could contribute to the sustainable production ...
