Ever wondered how people make decisions? It turns out, our brains use a clever trick called the Successor Representation (SR). This trick helps us avoid the hassle of imagining every little step into the future. Instead, our brains group future states together and make predictions over multiple step
Ever wondered how stroke patients with spastic hemiplegia manage to sit down and stand up? Researchers took a closer look at the forces acting on their hip, knee, and ankle joints during these movements. They wanted to figure out how these forces relate to the moments created by these joints. Spasti
Scientists are making big strides in understanding how our genes contribute to risk for esophageal cancer. This type of cancer, called esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), often starts with a condition called Barrett's esophagus (BE). Many genetic factors have been linked to these conditions, but how th
Imagine powering your car or home with nothing but water and air. That's the promise of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). But to make this a reality, scientists need to find a way to make a crucial process called oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) happen more efficiently in acidic environme
You might think that watching a basketball game is just about the action on the court. But there's a lot more to it, especially when it comes to the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league. Fans aren't always happy, and that's a big problem. This study used some fancy methods called Structural E
Intel's recent promise to enhance the performance of its Arrow Lake processors seems to be backfiring. The company rolled out a microcode update (MC version 0x114) to tackle long-standing issues, but benchmarks by CapFrameX reveal that it's causing more harm than good. Users reported a significant d
Get ready for a year full of exciting crime thrillers! From big-name franchises like Mission: Impossible and John Wick to lesser-known international films, there's something for everyone. One of the most anticipated releases is The Prosecutor, starring Donnie Yen as a prosecutor who risks his career
Imagine diving into a video game where your choices reveal hidden social meanings. Scientists found a fresh approach to studying these meanings by swapping out classic scales with strategic gameplay. They designed a textual role-playing game using the Ren'Py engine, enhancing the old "matched-guise
Imagine you have some esters, and you want to turn them into alkanes. It might sound like a tough job, but scientists have found a clever way to do this using a helper called cobalt. This isn't just any helper; it's a well-defined cobalt catalyst that can work wonders with just a tiny bit of base an
You know how dentists use special X-rays to see inside your mouth? It's called cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). When teeth are stuck or impacted, it can be tricky to see them clearly. Scientists recently tested four different smart computer tools, called deep learning methods, to see which one
