Walking Can Recharge the Spirit, But What About Our Phones? By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow National Science Foundation published 27 February 14 Wearable generators can supply portable, clean energy for powering our mobile devices.
New Technique Opens Window Into Brain Research By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow published 6 May 13 Optogenetics uses light to control the activity of neurons in the brain.
Energy Efficient Brain Simulator Outperforms Supercomputers By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow, National Science Foundation published 14 March 13 Neurogrid is a computing platform that scientists hope will revolutionize our understanding of the brain.
Future Power Grids Inspired by the Human Brain By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow, National Science Foundation published 13 March 13 Neural networks are inspiring the creation of new methods for managing the country's ever-changing power supply and demand.
Mind-Controlled Devices Reveal Future Possibilities By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow, National Science Foundation published 12 March 13 A new interface between man and machine offers multiple applications for the general population as well as the medical community.
Improved Hearing Anticipated for Implant Recipients By Valerie Thompson, Technology Policy Fellow, National Science Foundation published 11 March 13 The device could dramatically improve sound resolution for deaf individuals who opt for cochlear implants.
Engineers Follow Mother Nature's Lead on Keeping Clean By Valerie Thompson published 18 January 13 Her experience leads to new solutions to fight biological build-up.
