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A new transformer architecture emulates imagination and higher-level human mental states
The advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the study of neurobiological processes are deeply interlinked, as a deeper understanding of the former can yield valuable insight about the other,...
Assessing smartphone apps for stress relief: Mindfulness and problem-solving therapy may be more effective
The levels of stress experienced by people living in many countries worldwide, particularly by those inhabiting urban areas, have risen exponentially over the past decades. This has led to the...
Single-layer waveguide display uses achromatic metagratings for more compact augmented reality eyewear
Augmented reality (AR), the technology that overlays digital content onto what users see around them in real-time, is now widely used in the retail, gaming and entertainment industries, as well as...
Machine learning finds combined biological and psychosocial data improve chronic pain prediction
Chronic pain conditions, long-lasting medical conditions characterized by persistent pain in specific areas of the body, are often difficult to diagnose and treat. Understanding the biological...
Superconducting diode bridge efficiently converts AC to DC for quantum circuits
Superconductivity is an advantageous property observed in some materials, which entails an electrical resistance of zero at extremely low temperatures. Superconductors, materials that exhibit this...
Crystal-modifying agent piracetam provides scalable strategy for high-efficiency all-perovskite tandem solar cells
All-perovskite tandem solar cells (TSCs) are a class of solar cells comprised of two or more sub-cells that absorb light with different wavelengths, all of which are made of perovskites (i.e.,...
A new method to control the rovibrational ground state of a single molecular hydrogen ion
The precise measurement of states in atomic and molecular systems can help to validate fundamental physics theories and their predictions. Among the various platforms that can help to validate...
Flexible implant detects pain levels and delivers targeted electrical stimulation wirelessly
Chronic pain conditions, characterized by persistent or recurrent pain in specific parts of the body, can be highly debilitating and often significantly reduce the quality of life of the individuals...
Intuitive geometric method simplifies inverse design of kirigami
Kirigami is a traditional Japanese art form that entails cutting and folding paper to produce complex three-dimensional (3D) structures or objects. Over the past decades, this creative practice has...
Reactivation of specific memories can indirectly strengthen related ones, study finds
Most humans can recall specific events and past experiences for long periods of time. This capability, referred to as episodic memory, is known to be in great part supported by the activity of...