Science for all with compatible AI
Watch Mirjam Eckert, chief publishing officer at Frontiers, introduce the publisher and demystify its machine learning tool. With thanks to the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute. [...]
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New low-cost camera could help scientists forecast volcano eruptions affecting millions
By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Monitoring emissions from volcanoes – particularly sulfur dioxide (SO2) using specialized cameras – [...]
Frontiers in Virtual Reality Seminar Series 2: striving for social harmony in XR
Image: Shutterstock.com Online Seminar Series 25th May – 22nd June 2022 This seminar series is presented by field chief editor of the Frontiers in Virtual [...]
‘Smart bandage’ may help solve a major problem when treating chronic wounds
By Conn Hastings, Science writer A person’s leg wrapped in bandage (not the smart bandage from this research). Image: Nutnaree Saingwongwattana/Shutterstock.com [...]
Researchers’ VR walking simulator feels surprisingly close to the real thing
By Colm Gorey, Frontiers science writer Image: wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com Researchers in Japan have developed a virtual reality platform that mimics the sensation of [...]
Phishing scams – publishing is vulnerable too. What you need to know
We thought it would be helpful to share some tips, tricks, and guidance with you about the looming threat of phishing attacks. [...]
Artificial Intelligence to help meet global demand for high-quality, objective peer-review in publishing
In an industry first, we are delighted to announce our Artificial Intelligence Review Assistant (AIRA) platform is available to support editors, reviewers and authors evaluate the quality of manuscripts and help meet global demand for high-quality, objective peer-review in publishing. [...]
Inspiring Women in Technology
Desiree Galicher, Frontiers Director of Information Technology, reflects on International Women’s Day and her journey to a leadership role in technolog [...]
Frontiers and medRxiv integration announced
~ Clinical medicine research papers to be submitted directly to Frontiers from pre-print platform ~ Frontiers is pleased to announce that from December 19th 2019, [...]
Wearable devices: Useful medical insights or just more data?
A new review looks at devices used by everyday people and athletes to track physical and psychological health, and to achieve certain performance levels: Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Should ethics or human intuition drive the moral judgments of driverless cars?
People may not be happy with ethical decisions made by their self-driving cars: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
Google Glass app helps autistic children with social interactions
Wearable technology described in Frontiers in Robotics and AI can recognize conversational prompts and provide the user with suitable responses. [...]
Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles
Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world. [...]
Beyond the Score: Interview with Professor Johanna Devaney
Professor Johanna Devaney is new Specialty Chief Editor for Digital Musicology. In this interview, she discusses her goals and motivations for the section [...]
Creating music by thought alone
Neurologists have created a hands-free, thought-controlled musical instrument, which they've recently described in a report in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. [...]
Screen time or story time?
New study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests electronic media may pose less of an impact to learning for toddlers than is the case for preschoolers [...]
How do toddlers learn best from touchscreens?
New research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, shows that touchscreens can either help or hinder learning in toddlers. [...]
Touchscreens may boost motor skills in toddlers
by Conn Hastings, Frontiers Science Writer Younger use of touchscreens by toddlers correlates with increased fine motor control. Does your toddler use a touchscreen [...]
Are brain-training apps effective?
By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer In recent years there has been an explosion in the number of smartphone apps aimed at ‘brain training’. These games [...]