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18-Nov-2024 6:35 AM EST
Synchronised Movement Between Robots and Humans Builds Trust, Study Finds
University of Bristol

Trust between humans and robots is improved when the movement between both is harmonised, researchers have discovered.

Released: 20-Nov-2024 4:25 PM EST
In the ‘Wild West’ of AI Chatbots, Subtle Biases Related to Race and Caste Often Go Unchecked
University of Washington

University of Washington researchers developed a system for detecting subtle biases in AI models. They found seven of the eight popular AI models they tested in conversations around race and caste generated significant amounts of biased text in interactions — particularly when discussing caste. Open-source models fared far worse than two proprietary ChatGPT models.

Released: 19-Nov-2024 12:00 PM EST
The Evolution of Black Friday: FSU Expert Available to Comment on Consumer Shopping Trends This Holiday Season
Florida State University

By: Stephen Stone | Published: November 19, 2024 | 12:29 pm | SHARE: It used to be a single day. Now it’s an entire month.Changing consumer habits have allowed retailers to kick off the holiday shopping season earlier, rolling out deals throughout the month of November or even before, instead of waiting for the day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, to showcase “doorbuster” sales.

Newswise: How Cells Get Used to the Familiar
15-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
How Cells Get Used to the Familiar
Harvard Medical School

Up until recently, habituation — a simple form of learning — was deemed the exclusive domain of complex organisms with brains and nervous systems, such as worms, insects, birds, and mammals. But a new study, published Nov. 19 in Current Biology, offers compelling evidence that even tiny single-cell creatures such as ciliates and amoebae, as well as the cells in our own bodies, could exhibit habituation akin to that seen in more complex organisms with brains.

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Newswise: Suicide Rates for Young Male Cancer Survivors Triple in Recent Years
Released: 18-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Suicide Rates for Young Male Cancer Survivors Triple in Recent Years
Keck Medicine of USC

New research published in JAMA Network Open from Keck Medicine of USC, which includes USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, suggests that among all cancer survivors, male adolescents or young adults (AYA) have the highest rate of death by suicide.

Released: 18-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Expert Available to Comment on AI-Generated Coca-Cola Commercials, Consumer Backlash
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

Consumer behavior researcher weighs in on why people have reacted negatively to the brand's 2024 holiday ads.

   
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Released: 18-Nov-2024 9:10 AM EST
Episode 303 – Michelin Stars, Expert Influence, and Customer Expectations
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

The Michelin Guide and its infamous star rating system have incredible influence in the culinary world.

Newswise: National Poll: Some Parents Need Support Managing Children's Anger
13-Nov-2024 9:15 AM EST
National Poll: Some Parents Need Support Managing Children's Anger
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

One in seven parents think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, a new national poll suggests.

13-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Research Finds No Significant Negative Impact of Repealing a Depression-Era Law Allowing Companies to Pay Workers with Disabilities Below Minimum Wage
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Debate continues to swirl nationally on the fate of a practice born of an 86-year-old federal statute allowing companies to pay workers with disabilities subminimum wages: anything below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, but for some roles as little as 25-cents-per-hour. Those in favor of repealing this statute highlight assumptions about reduced productivity along with the unfairness of this wage level—often used elsewhere to pay, for example, food service workers who typically make additional wages in tips. Those against repeal have voiced concerns that, without subminimum wage laws, employment opportunities for workers with disabilities may dwindle.

     
Released: 15-Nov-2024 10:15 AM EST
AAOS Sweeps Three Top Workplace Honors Locally and Nationally in 2024
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces for the fifth consecutive year. This prestigious accolade underscores the AAOS’ commitment to fostering a positive work environment and employee engagement.

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Released: 14-Nov-2024 3:55 PM EST
Helping Soldiers Serve on a Full Stomach
University of Northern Colorado

Cadet Wright is a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program member and a senior studying Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). She’s combining her two passions of serving her country and nutrition by learning how to properly meet soldiers’ dietary needs.

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Released: 14-Nov-2024 3:45 PM EST
Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus with Expanded Resources
University of Northern Colorado

In 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service reported that 13.5% of U.S. households were food insecure at some point during the year. The USDA defines this as households that were uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet the needs of all their members due to insufficient money or other resources for food.



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