Decentralized partially observable Markov decision processes are a way to model autonomous robots’ behavior in…
Month: June 2015
How did the chicken cross the road…safely?
Protecting animals from speeding vehicles doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all solution. Instead, a more detailed understanding…
Increased risks in pregnancy for obese mothers and their babies, says study
Women with obesity have a range of increased health risks in pregnancy, both for them…
Study supports IDH gene as prognostic marker in anaplastic astrocytoma
The mutation status of a gene called IDH1 might have prognostic value for anaplastic astrocytomas,…
Protein identified in certain microalgae changes conversation about climate change
High-profile science behind climate change and carbon recycling takes a new turn as researchers find…
A smelling bee? Deadly mite would be a favorite to win
If there were an international smelling bee, a deadly mite would be a favorite to…
Alcohol use disorder is widespread, often untreated in the United States
Alcohol use disorder as defined by a new diagnostic classification was widespread and often untreated…
MRI technology reveals deep brain pathways in unprecedented detail
A 3-D map of the human brain stem has been produced at an unprecedented level…
Fond memories make fragrances a favorite
When the scent of a fragrant product triggers a fond memory that a customer holds,…
Are rogue waves predictable?
A comparative analysis of rogue waves in different physical systems comes to the surprising conclusion…