by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 1, 2023 | Earth & Environment, Earth Sciences, PHYS.ORG
Over the past decades, environmental scientists and engineers have been trying to devise effective solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. This has led to the creation of various energy models, frameworks that...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 1, 2023 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience, Psychology & Psychiatry
Mammals can engage in a wide range of cooperative and aggressive social behaviors. These behaviors are known to be influenced by different neural circuits, yet the molecular underpinnings of these circuits and their development over time remain poorly...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 1, 2023 | MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience, Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness practices are meditative exercises that encourage people to bring their awareness to what they are experiencing in the present moment, while trying not to interpret or judge these experiences. Studies have found that these practices can have numerous...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 1, 2023 | Machine learning & AI, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
To best assist humans in real-world settings, robots should be able to continuously acquire useful new skills in dynamic and rapidly changing environments. Currently, however, most robots can only tackle tasks that they have been previously trained on and can only...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Dec 1, 2023 | Biomedical technology, MEDICALXPRESS, Neuroscience
Recent technological advancements have opened invaluable opportunities for assisting people who are experiencing impairments or disabilities. For instance, they have enabled the creation of tools to support physical rehabilitation, to practice social skills, and to...
