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·March 13, 2023·4 min read

Maternal Autonomy and Controlling Parenting Predict Teenage Depression

A new study found that both adolescents and their mothers can have differing perceptions of parenting behavior, which can have an impact on adolescents' mental health. The study found that while maternal autonomy support positively predicted adolescents' basic psychological needs satisfaction, adolescents' perceived controlling parenting had a negative impact on their mental health. The findings suggest the importance of understanding the nature of support that adolescents seek and guiding parenting behavior to enhance mental health and well-being.

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·June 11, 2019·4 min read

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Findings allow for the development of an autonomously updating brain-machine interface, which is able to improve on its own by learning about its subject without additional programming. The system could help develop new robotic prosthetics, which can perform more naturally.

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·August 2, 2017·3 min read

New AI Tool Increases Adaptability and Autonomy of Skyrim NPCs

Researchers have developed a new gaming artificial intelligence tool that uses social behavior models to allow nonplayer characters (NPCs) to be more reactive and adaptable to player behavior.

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·November 29, 2023·5 min read

Personality and Attachment: Shaping the Pet-Owner Well-being Bond

A new study involving about 2,500 pet owners and 3,300 pets, has explored the dynamics of owner–pet attachment and its impact on mental wellbeing. The research, a first of its kind, considered both the personalities of pets and their owners, revealing how attachment styles (anxious and avoidant) relate to the mental wellbeing of both parties. Anxiously attached owners tend to have heightened needs for proximity, whereas avoidantly attached owners seek independence.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness

Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness across India, Turkey, and the UK.

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·August 30, 2023·5 min read

Who’s to Blame? How We Perceive Responsibility in Human-AI Collaborations

Even when people view AI-based assistants merely as tools, they still assign partial responsibility to these systems for decisions made. The research investigated how participants perceived responsibility when a human driver used an AI-powered assistant versus a non-AI navigation instrument.

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·August 6, 2023·3 min read

Probing Pathways of Perception: This Week’s Top 5 Advances from Neuroscience News, August 6, 2023

This week's top neuroscience news includes breakthroughs such as a promising Alzheimer's vaccine, the unveiling of a key inflammation pathway impacting aging, and the identification of sensory neurons in the colon.

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·July 31, 2023·3 min read

Personal Music Choices Enhance Fitness Experiences

Personal music selection significantly improves the motivation, emotional response, and satisfaction of gym-goers. Participants choosing their own music were found to be more motivated compared to those for whom the fitness facility selected the music.

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·July 25, 2023·3 min read

Decoding Cognitive Decline: Key Aging Mechanism Discovered

Researchers have identified the key mechanism that may be responsible for the cognitive decline observed in the natural aging process. They found that the mis-regulation of a brain protein known as CaMKII, vital for memory and learning, is linked to this decline.

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·July 22, 2023·5 min read

Cognition in Motion: A Hard Look at Aging Drivers

A recent study found a majority of cognitively impaired older adults in South Texas are still driving, raising safety concerns. Of the over 600 individuals assessed, 61.4% of those with cognitive impairment were active drivers.

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·May 10, 2023·6 min read

JPL’s Serpentine EELS Maneuvers Through Uncharted Robotics Terrain

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is developing an autonomous, snake-like robot named EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) that can explore previously inaccessible terrains. Initially inspired by the objective of exploring oceans below the icy crust of Saturn's moon, Enceladus, EELS has evolved into a highly adaptable robot capable of traversing a wide variety of terrains on Earth, the Moon, and beyond. The robot uses screw threads for propulsion, traction, and grip, and employs an array of sensors and navigation algorithms to autonomously sense its environment, calculate risk, and determine the safest path forward. The team behind EELS emphasizes rapid iteration—build quickly, test often, learn, adjust, repeat—to continuously refine both the hardware and software, allowing the robot to tackle unprecedented challenges in robotic exploration.

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·March 20, 2023·1 min read

New Head-Worn Device to Control Mobile Manipulators Developed

A newly developed head-worn device allows users with movement disorders and paralysis to better control mobile manipulators, thus improving quality of life and increasing personal autonomy.