Offline reinforcement learning (RL) faces a big problem: errors can pile up when deep Q functions try to work outside the data they were trained on. This hurts how well the policy can perform on new stuff. Existing methods are too cautious, which isn't great for generalization. But here's an interes
In the world of cattle farming, the parasitic tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, is a big problem. These ticks can develop resistance to the chemicals, called acaricides, that farmers use to control them. Researchers wanted to understand how and why this happens, so they studied these ticks on a farm us
History was made in the sports world when the Detroit Lions lost to the Green Bay Packers 31-21 on this day in 2008. This game was the final nail in the coffin for the Lions, who became the first team in NFL history to go winless across a 16-game season. Going winless is tough for any team, and the
Let's dive into the fascinating evolution of Irish orthopaedics! Once viewed as mere "grave diggers, " orthopaedic surgeons have transformed the healthcare landscape over centuries. This journey is studded with key moments that have shaped the way we deliver care today. While a short chat can't cove
You might have heard that parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help autistic kids with anxiety. A recent study checked this out. It found that having parents guide their kids through a CBT workbook, with some therapist help, did reduce anxiety and related problems. But the researchers w
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) often comes with heart and kidney issues. This means doctors from different fields, like primary care, heart health (cardiologists), and kidney health (nephrologists), need to team up to care for patients. Keeping blood sugar in check is crucial, but even with good control, dia
A key challenge in aqueous zinc batteries is the short lifespan of the zinc anode. Scientists have discovered that manipulating the environment around the anode can significantly enhance its durability. By using an organic compound called caprolactam, they created a local high-supersaturation enviro
In modern medicine, intensive care units (ICUs) have made great strides in helping patients survive initial critical illnesses. However, a new challenge has emerged: patients who survive the initial crisis but need extended ICU stays and develop long-term critical symptoms. This condition is known a
Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort
Ever wondered how computers can learn from pictures? One cool way is by using something called a Generative Adversarial Network, or GAN. This type of AI can take a medical image, like a neuroimage, and transform it from one form to another. For example, it can turn a high-quality 3 Tesla image into
