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How Humans Use Shortcuts in Their Brains to Make Decisions

January 5, 2025

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

health

Understanding How Stroke Patients with Spastic Hemiplegia Move Between Sitting and Standing

January 5, 2025

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

health

Decoding the Genetic Dance: How Two Genes Team Up for Cancer Risk

January 5, 2025

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

science

Revolutionizing Fuel Cells: The Power of Atomic Catalysts

January 5, 2025

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

sports

The Magic Behind Enjoying CBA Games: What Makes Fans Happy?

January 4, 2025

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

technology

Intel's Arrow Lake Update: More Trouble Than Fixes?

January 3, 2025

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

entertainment

Crime Thrillers Coming in 2025: What to Expect

January 2, 2025

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

education

Game Play and Social Meaning: A New Way to Study Language

January 2, 2025

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

science

Cool Chemistry: Turning Esters into Alkanes with a Helping Hand

January 2, 2025

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

health

Using AI to Unravel Teeth Problems in 3D Scans

January 2, 2025

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