Interdisciplinary Research
News and developments from the field of interdisciplinary research.
Among other topics, you can find stimulating reports and articles related to microsystems, emotions research, futures research and stratospheric research.
Controlling neural exoskeletons more precisely with diamond sensors
Brain-computer interfaces are able to restore some mobility to paralyzed people by controlling exoskeletons. However, more complex control signals cannot yet be read from the head surface because conventional sensors…
Giving premature babies better chances in life
Jena cooperation project “INTACT” develops new innovative approach for therapy and diagnostics in premature babies with intestinal disorders. In Germany, doctors have to feed some 200 out of 800 very…
New findings on neuronal activities in the sensorimotor cortex
Interdisciplinary team at the University of Freiburg studies freely moving individuals using 3D tracking Key indicators about the respective roles of the premotor, motor, and sensory domains Findings may be…
Mini-sensors against the overfertilisation of soils
EU funds innovation project from technology, agricultural science and business studies with around 2.5 million euros. According to a report by the EU Commission, over 60 percent of agricultural soils…
Intelligent materials for robotics and prostheses
Successful approval of the 2nd funding period of the DFG Research Training Group 2430. Researchers based in Dresden are going to develop a completely new class of materials in which…
Precisely focused light
Compact and flexible fiber design ensures efficient focusing and razor-sharp images thanks to 3D printing. An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Korea, Australia, Great Britain, and Germany – with participation…
