Articles by Ingrid Fadelli
Tech Xplore / Literary character approach helps LLMs simulate more human-like personalities
After the advent of ChatGPT, the use of large language models (LLMs) has become increasingly widespread worldwide. LLMs are artificial intelligence (AI) systems trained on large sets of written texts, which can rapidly process ...
Tech Xplore / Molecular engineering strategy boosts efficiency of inverted perovskite solar cells
Solar cells, devices that can directly convert radiation emitted from the sun into electricity, have become increasingly widespread and are contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. While existing ...
Tech Xplore / Skin-inspired organic biosensors can reliably track health-related signals in real-time
The rapid advancement of sensing and artificial intelligence (AI) systems has paved the way for the introduction of increasingly sophisticated wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and technologies that closely monitor ...
Tech Xplore / Organic solar cells reach 21% efficiency with two-step crystallization process
While most solar cells on the market today are based on silicon, energy engineers have recently been assessing the performance of alternative cells based on other photovoltaic (PV) materials. These alternative options include ...
Tech Xplore / Unified memristor-ferroelectric memory developed for energy-efficient training of AI systems
Over the past decades, electronics engineers have developed a wide range of memory devices that can safely and efficiently store increasing amounts of data. However, the different types of devices developed to date come with ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic underpinnings of substance use disorders in Europe, Africa and America identified, some previously unknown
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are mental health conditions characterized by the compulsive, uncontrolled and deleterious use of alcohol, tobacco, stimulants (e.g., cocaine or methamphetamines), opioids, cannabis and/or various ...
Tech Xplore / Three-layer microfluidic cooling device can remove heat from small electronics more efficiently
As electronic devices become increasingly powerful and compact, they can generate denser heat fluxes, or in other words, produce more heat in a smaller area. These heat fluxes raise the temperature of a device and can damage ...
Phys.org / How social norms evolved over time and differ across countries
When humans interact with each other and engage in everyday activities, they typically follow various undefined rules, also known as social norms. These rules include things like greeting acquaintances in specific ways upon ...
Tech Xplore / DeepMind introduces AI agent that learns to complete various tasks in a scalable world model
Over the past decade, deep learning has transformed how artificial intelligence (AI) agents perceive and act in digital environments, allowing them to master board games, control simulated robots and reliably tackle various ...
Medical Xpress / Astrocyte-derived vesicles could link stress to intestinal inflammation
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic and autoimmune conditions characterized by the inflammation of the intestinal tract. This inflammation can cause nausea or vomiting, ...
Tech Xplore / Isotropic MOF coating reduces side reactions to boost stability of solid-state Na batteries
In recent years, energy engineers have been trying to design new reliable batteries that can store more energy and allow electronics to operate for longer periods of time before they need to be charged. Some of the most promising ...
Phys.org / Simulations hint at new strongly correlated states of matter in ultracold polar molecules
Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) are fascinating states of matter that emerge when atoms or molecules are cooled to extremely low temperatures just slightly above absolute zero (0 K). In 2023, physicists at Columbia University ...
Medical Xpress / Family and peer conflicts predict teenage mental health issues, study finds
Identifying the factors that contribute to psychopathology and increase the risk of experiencing specific mental health conditions is a long-standing goal for many psychology researchers. While past studies have highlighted ...
Tech Xplore / Novel carbon nanotube-based transistors reach THz frequencies
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), cylindrical nanostructures made of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, have proved to be promising for the fabrication of various electronic devices. In fact, these structures exhibit outstanding ...
Tech Xplore / New organic thin-film tunnel transistors for wearable and other small electronics
To meet the growing demands of flexible and wearable electronic systems, such as smart watches and biomedical sensors, electronics engineers are seeking high-performance transistors that can efficiently modulate electrical ...