In International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, researchers report a neuromorphic chip that processes and learns information using light and electronics tightly integrated on a single platform, much like biological neurons combine sensing, communication, and memory in one physical structure.

Bielefeld University is establishing a new extracurricular learning space with the teutolab for social sciences. Combining politics, economics and sociology, it invites young people to critically explore everyday life, social conflicts and future challenges. Researchers at the university are developing new ways to empower young people in times of growing uncertainty and political polarisation.

The complex fluid–structure interaction underlying blood flow through vessels has proved challenging to analyze both numerically and experimentally. Addressing this gap, researchers developed a new experimental platform that uses polarized light to directly visualize stress fields in artificial blood vessels and in the flowing blood analogue in real time. Their findings reveal how stress is distributed during pulsating flow and could help design safer devices and improve the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Leire Aperribai’s research tested an effective, reliable tool to better detect individuals with high intellectual abilities. The study demonstrated that a half-hour intelligence test on computer can significantly increase the current low level of detection. Moreover, unlike other methods, this test does not differentiate between genders, the conclusion being that it is suitable for general screening purposes.