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Why language technology can’t handle Game of Thrones (yet)

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Researchers improved the performance of natural language processing technology to increase recognitionion of names associated with characters in Game of Thrones, and other literature, from 7% to 90%.... Read More...

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Gorillas gather around and groom their dead

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2019

Researchers observe grooming and mourning behaviors by gorillas towards others in their social groups who recently died. The study sheds light on how animals perceive and process death.... Read More...

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Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

These neurons affect how much you do, or don’t, want to eat

Neuroscience

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

These neurons affect how much you do, or don’t, want to eat

Neurology

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Smokers may have impaired neuroimmune function

Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

AI

Researchers use facial quirks to unmask ‘deepfakes’

Your brain activity can be used to measure how well you understand a concept

Spotting objects amid clutter

Robotics

Spotting objects amid clutter

First-ever successful mind-controlled robotic arm without brain implants

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Psychology

Common antidepressants interact with opioid med to lessen pain relief

Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

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