ergoscience

Reward System

Introduction The reward system, or reward pathway, is a part of the brain that becomes activated when we experience or about to experience something pleasurable. It is what allows us to feel joy and motivation. Without this feedback, we will not be able to think, remember and feel properly.  History The reward system was first …

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Quantum Computers

Technological Advancements Since the industrial revolution, technological advancement has continued to increase its intensity. We see major developments in technological fields like robotics, mass production (automation), AI and IoT. These technologies are starting to change and increase the efficiency of many fields, like healthcare with supportive robots, agriculture with drones and analytics, and city-building with …

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Nanosatellite

A Brief History of Satellites and Development of Nanosatellites Since its first development in the 1950s, satellites play a vital role in society, enabling people for faster and easier communication and navigation. Sputnik 1 became the first satellite to be launched by humans on October 4th, 1957 by the Soviet Union. Satellites quickly became the …

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Graphene

Overview Graphene is a two-dimensional solid consisting of hexagonally arranged intertwined carbon atoms. Perhaps it can best be imagined as a very small material similar to chicken-wire. In organic chemistry, the term aromatic refers to substances related to the benzene compound, which consists of a ring of six carbon atoms that are joined together, each …

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