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How Robots Can Adapt Like Humans in Uncertain Environments

November 27, 2024

Did you know that humans are pretty good at making decisions in complex situations? We don't always aim for the best solution; sometimes, we just look for something good enough, especially when we're short on time or resources. This is called satisficing. Robots, on the other hand, often struggle wi

health

How Different Backgrounds Shape Cancer Patients' Spiritual Wellbeing and Illness Perceptions

November 27, 2024

Cancer is a tough fight, especially for people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in Australia. Spiritual, religious, or personal beliefs can help them cope with the physical and mental struggles. This study looked into how cancer patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CA

science

Why Monkeys See Things Differently Too

November 26, 2024

We all see things that aren't really there sometimes—that's what we call optical illusions. Scientists find these mind-bending tricks fascinating because they reveal how our eyes and brains work together to create our perception of the world. Interestingly, nonhuman primates, like monkeys, also fall

health

How Labels Affect Parents' Choices for Kids' Drinks

November 26, 2024

In Mexico, a package warning label law popped up in 2020. It added a note about non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), saying "Contains NNS. Avoid in children. " This study looked at how these labels influenced parental choices and health beliefs about kids' drinks. They studied 844 parents of kids aged 5-

opinion

Unsolicited Advice: How It Affects Women's Self-Perception

November 25, 2024

You might have heard of the term "mansplaining" – where someone, often a man, explains something to a woman in a condescending or overbearing manner. Researchers in the U. S. wanted to find out how unsolicited advice affects women. They ran two studies: one using hypothetical scenarios and the other

lifestyle

What Guys Wish Girls Knew

November 25, 2024

Ever wondered what's on the minds of those who are often labeled as nerds? Well, it turns out they're not out to cause trouble just because you share common interests. In fact, they're usually just looking for a genuine connection. When it comes to talking about men's unique struggles, it's not an a

entertainment

Exploring Voice Self-Assessment: Adapting the EASE for Turkish Singers

November 24, 2024

Have you ever wondered how professional singers judge their own voices? The Evaluation of the Ability to Sing Easily (EASE) helps them do just that. Recently, researchers set out to adapt this tool for Turkish singers. They wanted to see if the Turkish version, known as EASE-TR, could be just as eff

health

Tweets Reveal Public Opinions on COVID-19 Drugs

November 24, 2024

Scientists have turned to Twitter to figure out what people really think about medicines used to treat COVID-19. They dug through over 600, 000 US tweets from January 2020 to November 2021, focusing on four drugs: Hydroxychloroquine and Ivermectin, which had some anecdotal support, and Molnupiravir

science

Why Do Closer Objects Seem to Move Faster?

November 20, 2024

Have you ever noticed that objects moving towards or away from you seem to speed up as they get closer? Scientists have long known that the speed at which we perceive things moving on a flat plane can be affected by how fast they appear to be moving at our eyes and where they start from. But what ab

health

The Health and Wellness of Female College Students in Morocco

November 20, 2024

Let’s talk about the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI), diet, exercise, and how female university students in Morocco see their own health. Researchers aimed to find out how these factors are connected. They took a close look at what these students ate, how active they were, and their overa