Pyroelectricity
Physics

Pyroelectricity

Pyroelectricity is a property of certain crystals that are electrically polarized by nature and thus contain large electric fields. The ability of certain materials to…
Neuronal Activity influences Astrocyte Development
Biology

Neuronal Activity influences Astrocyte Development

Neuronal activity has a significant impact on the development and function of astrocytes. Astrocytes are a type of glial cell in the brain that works…
Thermoelectric Effect
Physics

Thermoelectric Effect

The thermoelectric effect is the direct conversion of temperature differences to electric voltage and vice versa through the use of a thermocouple. A thermoelectric device…
For Next-Generation AI Computing, Artificial Neurons Replicate Complicated Brain Skills
Technology

For Next-Generation AI Computing, Artificial Neurons Replicate Complicated Brain Skills

For computing, researchers constructed atomically thin artificial neurons capable of processing both light and electric information. The material allows different feedforward and feedback channels to…
Creating Energy from Blood Sugar
Biology

Creating Energy from Blood Sugar

A fuel cell beneath the skin that converts body blood sugar into electrical energy sounds like science fiction. Nonetheless, it appears to work flawlessly. Generating…
In Urban Climates, Humidity may Exacerbate Heat Risk
Environmental Science

In Urban Climates, Humidity may Exacerbate Heat Risk

Humidity can increase heat risk in urban climates. Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air, and when humidity is…
National Health Insurance
Other

National Health Insurance

National health insurance (NHI), also known as statutory health insurance, is a health insurance system that protects a national population from the costs of health…
Boranophosphates
Chemistry

Boranophosphates

Boranophosphates are salts that contain an anion made up of borane (BH3) and phosphite groups. One of the most basic examples is [(CH3O)2OPBH3], which is…
With This Training Package Deal, You May Develop Your White-Hat Hacking Skills
Technology

With This Training Package Deal, You May Develop Your White-Hat Hacking Skills

Nathan House designed and hosted a four-part cybersecurity training series at the heart of the ten-course package. House, the CEO of corporate cybersecurity firm Station…
Energy Crops
Agriculture

Energy Crops

Energy crops are plants that are grown specifically to be used as a source of energy. These crops can be used for a variety of…
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