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Brain's ability to decode pitch improves cochlear implants
For decades, scientists have debated how humans perceive pitch, and how the ear and the brain transmit pitch information in a sound.There are two prevalent theories: place and time. The “time code” theory argues that pitch is a matter of auditory nerve fibre firing rate, while the 'place code' theory focuses on where in the inner ear a sound activates.Now a study bolsters support for the place code. These findings, published in theJou...
Unique type of turbulence discovered in the Sun
In the outer atmosphere of the Sun a form of turbulence has been discovered that has always been considered impossible: the turbulence is not caused by colliding waves, but by waves moving into the same direction. With the discovery of this phenomenon – called ‘uniturbulence’ – a number of KU Leuven mathematicians have earned their place in the physics handbooks for future generations.
The global search for education
According to a recent report by PwC, within 15 years, Artificial Intelligence will take over 38% of US jobs. This trend is expected to continue. What will employment look like? Which jobs will disappear and what does all of this mean for education?
Manufacturers have new ways to consume industrial data
As connectivity and computing power continues to spread throughout industrial enterprises, the availability of data has revolutionised how companies solve issues and adapt to changes. However, producers continue to be challenged by the complexity of makingdata useful at the right place and time. They also lack in-house expertise for data management from the device through the cloud.
Magnetic fields can control bacteria
Queen’s University researchers are using magnetic fields to influence a specific type of bacteria to swim against strong currents, opening up the potential of using the microscopic organisms for drug delivery in environments with complex microflows – like the human bloodstream.
Learning how to weld
The construction of the London Underground is often considered an engineering marvel, but we often forget the little miracles that happen on a day to day basis. Case in point - the story of a group of Transport for London (TfL) maintenance engineers who journeyed in the summer to Hertfordshire’s ultra-modern Learn to Weld Technical Training Centre (TTC) with no welding knowledge whatsoever, and returned to London as qualified welders. And t...
IoT solutions to be showcased at embedded world 2018
A focus on the Internet of Things (IoT), security and sensing is promised by Rutronik at embedded world 2018 in Nuremberg (February 27-March 10). RUTRONIK EMBEDDED offers visitors system concepts ranging from networked sensor hubs to gateways and enterprise solutions.
Clever conduits: smart flow measurement for water and gas
Avnet Abacus helps engineers to develop smart flow meters for monitoring water and gas consumption. The company’s VP of Marketing, Alan Jermyn, here takes a look at what’s driving demand for smart meters, how they work and how they’re built.
Calling time on insecure connected toys
In a statement released today, independent consumer body Which? has called for all insecure connected toys to be removed from sale immediately. Which? has expressed its frustration with toy manufacturers that have failed to address vulnerabilities highlighted by researchers, in internet or Bluetooth connected products and believe that enough is enough.
Enhanced micros deliver advanced IIoT security
Supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, Renesas Electronics, has announced the expansion of its RX65N/RX651 group of microcontroller (MCU) lineup that addresses advanced security needs for connected devices operating in industrial automation, building automation, and smart metering systems. The expanded lineup features MCUs with integrated Trusted Secure IP, and enhanced, trusted flash functionality and human-machine interface (HMI) for ind...