The University of Osaka researcher shows that solid-state hysteresis can be described using thermodynamic state variables When the input variable X is changed as X0→X1→X0, the response Y of the system varies as A→B→C →D→A.…
Plant’s morning calls to prepare for the night
[caption id="attachment_8140" align="alignnone" width="655"] As most plants are unable to move from where they grow, they have evolved to adapt to changes in their surrounding environment. From their circadian clock, plants predict the changes in…
Voice-controlled calorie counter
Spoken-language app makes meal logging easier, could aid weight loss. [caption id="attachment_8136" align="alignnone" width="639"] A prototype of a new speech-controlled nutrition-logging system allows users to verbally describe the contents of a meal. The system then…
Benefits of Moderate Drinking Overblown, Says New Study
Everything in moderation – at least when it comes to alcohol – has been the takeaway from a litany of studies touting the health benefits of drinking. But a new meta-analysis claims that the group…
ExoMars performing flawlessly
[caption id="attachment_8127" align="alignright" width="305"] A pair of craft[/caption] Following a spectacular liftoff, ESA’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter is performing flawlessly en route to the Red Planet. The ESA–Roscosmos ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) and the…