With help from an artificial language network, MIT neuroscientists have discovered what kind of sentences are most likely to fire up the brain’s key language processing centers.
Left quadriplegic following a fall in his home, Dr. James George credits therapeutic art in his journey to recovery. The former ER doctor is helping to fund a new center for therapeutic art at Rowan University in New Jersey.
New research shows that languages make the same spatial distinctions using words like ‘this’ or ‘that’ based on whether they can reach the object they are talking about.
Women from low socio-economic backgrounds consider themselves to be less talented than all other groups – even if they show the same performance levels.
Researchers at Iowa State want to know whether different types and doses of exercise can improve mental health, either on their own or integrated into treatment plans. Two concurrent research projects funded by the National Institute of Mental Health will help fill in the gaps.
The number of Americans who watch or follow girls’ and women’s sports goes well beyond those who view TV coverage of women’s athletic events, a new study suggests. In fact, just over half of American adults spent some time watching or following female sports in the past year, the results showed
Researchers at the University of South Australia have been exploring whether nature play or traditional playgrounds are better for children’s development, finding that children spent most of their time (59%) in natural play zones and 41% in manufactured play areas.
Join us for the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture on "Making Mechanically Agile Electronics, Opto–Electronics, and Iontronics a Reality. Electroactive Polymers and Amorphous Oxides" by Professor Tobin Marks, a renowned expert in the field.
Lucy Heller believes language sample analysis difficulties can be measurably improved by automatic transcription or speech-to-text programs.
Although the economy has improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation has been a challenge for many Americans throughout 2023 and the economy remains a top issue ahead of the 2024 election.
New research, publishing December 21st in the open access journal in PLOS Biology, shows that tears from women contain chemicals that block aggression in men.
Wars, strikes, Barbie, politics and planets dominated the news in 2023, and Michigan State University faculty experts were on hand to add research-based science and scholarship to many of the top statewide, national and global stories of the year.
A “Holiday Lights and Love Caravan” vehicle parade to provide holiday cheer for patients and staff.
Sleep loss does more than just make us tired. It can undermine our emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put us at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association that synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood.
Chulalongkorn University’s Assistant Professor Pornthep Lerttevasiri, from the Art Education Division within the Department of Art, Music, and Dance Education at the Faculty of Education, has garnered recognition at the prestigious 2023 Zhejiang Yunhe Wooden Toy Creative Design Competition.
With the rise in machine learning applications and artificial intelligence, it's no wonder that more and more scientists and researchers are turning to supercomputers. Supercomputers are commonly used for making predictions with advanced modeling and simulations. This can be applied to climate research, weather forecasting, genomic sequencing, space exploration, aviation engineering and more.
Women who lost a parent early in life may be more likely to experience separation anxiety with romantic partners during adulthood, according to a study published in Stress and Health. In addition to feeling distressed when separated from their partners, these women may also experience anxious attachment, or worry that significant others will not be available at times of need.
JPEN was created to foster collaboration among nine higher learning institutions in the U.S. Central and Southern Province to address the root causes of incarceration, like recidivism, and inspire other Jesuit universities and colleges to start and sustain similar programs.
Congratulations to the ‘B-Rabbit’, a team of Chula students from Sasin School of Management for winning the first place in the Family Enterprise Case Competition – Asia Pacific (FECC–AP), held on November 3-4, 2023.
Using consumption poverty instead of income poverty as their measurement tool, researchers from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago and Baylor University found that poverty rates declined steadily between 2020 and 2022, a period when income-based poverty fluctuated noticeably.
American University won a cooperative research agreement from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Accelerating Research Translation program that will help AU foster greater use of evidence in the public and private sectors.
Large language models (LLMs) radically speed up text production in a variety of use cases. When they are fed with samples of our individual writing style, they are even able to produce texts that sound as though we ourselves wrote them. In other words, they act as AI ghostwriters creating texts on our behalf.
The relative underperformance of disadvantaged students at school has little do with them lacking the ‘character’, attitude, or mindset of their wealthier peers, despite widespread claims to the contrary, new research indicates.
Lexical simplification (LS) aims to simplify a sentence by replacing complex words with simpler words without changing the meaning of the sentence，which can facilitate comprehension of the text for people with non-native speakers and children.
As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 approaches, many people will be thinking about how to reset goals and make lifestyle changes. Individuals often set challenging resolutions and tend to lose motivation as time progresses.
Virginia Tech has pedaled its way to national recognition as a gold level Bicycle Friendly University, a prestigious designation awarded by the League of American Bicyclists.
A recent study out of Michigan State University found significant variations in career interests between men and women. Surprisingly, even with these interest differences, gender gaps in career opportunities are more substantial than anticipated.
The innovation titled “White rat organs (Rattus norvegicus) made from waste materials as an interactive model for self-learning” by lecturers at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, and students of Chulalongkorn University Demonstration School won the silver medal at The International Trade Fair-Ideas, Inventions and New Products (iENA) 2023, which was held on October 28-30, 2023, in Nuremberg, Germany, as well as received the Special Award on stage from Association of Polish Inventors and Rationalizers.
Public opinion polls are often considered "the will of the people" but a new study on the role of polls in South Korea shows that they may not always be that transparent.
Decorating for the holidays can be a joyous time, but it can also prove dangerous. Real trees — and even artificial ones — adorned with lights and ornaments can pose a serious fire risk.
New research has revealed that Rembrandt impregnated the canvas for his famous 1642 militia painting ‘The Night Watch’ with a lead-containing substance even before applying the first ground layer.
Making social media safer for kids, using games to promote prosocial behavior and reduce violence and managing ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence are some of the topics to be presented in a new programming track developed by the American Psychological Association for CES 2024.
Long-term care facilities that scheduled part-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with more hours and more consistently with the same co-workers had reduced turnover, according to research led by Washington State University.
The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews on holiday related topics.
People generally can’t tell the difference between AI and human art, but they prefer the latter — even if they can’t explain it
Child psychologists have long known that play is essential for children’s cognitive development because it boosts their social, physical, and emotional skills. But beginning in the 21st century, specialists repeatedly sounded the alarm that ‘play is under siege’ for US children. Kids were playing less, and – it was feared – with a lesser quality.
CHICAGO — In the toy aisle of a nearby store, hundreds of dolls, LEGO sets and stuffed animals await becoming a child’s favorite gift of the year. During this holiday season, consider how gifting a new plastic toy may impact the environment. Christie Klimas, associate professor of environmental science at DePaul University, researches the environmental impact of children’s toys.
If you feel overworked and stressed, you’ll be less committed to your job and perform less well. Many companies are aware of this problem and, therefore, spend money on professionals to look after the mental health of their employees. And yet there’s a much simpler and more cost-effective way to increase satisfaction and efficiency: In a one-week study, just 30 minutes less social media use per day improved the mental health, job satisfaction and commitment of the participants.
After two years of advocacy from the ophthalmology community, Aetna confirmed in a letter to the American Academy of Ophthalmology last week that it will no longer require pre-approval for cataract surgeries for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in Georgia, starting Jan.1.
An online treatment for insomnia may improve both sleep and problem drinking patterns in people who drink heavily, according to a study in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Vets4Warriors announced the launch of a powerful PSA campaign in cities across the country, aimed at destigmatizing mental health challenges and providing unwavering support for active-duty or transitioning service members, veterans, and their families.
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