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AVID: a framework to enhance imitation learning in robots
In recent years, research teams worldwide have been using reinforcement learning (RL) to teach robots how to complete a variety of tasks. Training these algorithms, however, can be very challenging, as it also requires substantial …
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Atlantic and Pacific oscillations lost in the noise
The Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) do not appear to exist, according to a team of meteorologists who believe this has implications for both the validity of previous studies …
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Sustainable supply of minerals and metals key to a low-carbon energy future
The global low-carbon revolution could be at risk unless new international agreements and governance mechanisms are put in place to ensure a sustainable …
ENVIRONMENT
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Scientists find evidence that Venus has active volcanoes
New research led by Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and published today in Science Advances shows that lava flows on Venus may be only …
SPACE EXPLORATION
JAN 03, 2020
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Scientists pin down timing of lunar dynamo’s demise
A conventional compass would be of little use on the moon, which today lacks a global magnetic field.
SPACE EXPLORATION
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The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called ‘angel particle’ is still a mystery
A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion—the chiral Majorana fermion, referred to as the “angel particle”—is likely a false alarm, according to new research. Majorana fermions are enigmatic …
GENERAL PHYSICS
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China’s inland surface water quality significantly improves
A new study shows that China’s inland surface water quality improved significantly from 2003-2017, coinciding with major efforts beginning in 2001 to reduce water pollution in the country.
ENVIRONMENT
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A new mathematical model predicts a knot’s stability
In sailing, rock climbing, construction, and any activity requiring the securing of ropes, certain knots are known to be stronger than others. Any seasoned sailor knows, for instance, that one type of knot will secure a sheet …
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Study confirms climate change impacted Hurricane Florence’s precipitation and size
A study led by Kevin Reed, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, and published in Science Advances, found that Hurricane Florence produced more extreme …
ENVIRONMENT
JAN 03, 2020
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Research continues showing gains in DNA computing
For the uninitiated in biological computing, the ZDNet headline may have suggested a language processing experiment gone haywire: “Test tube DNA computer calculates the square root of 900.”
Experiments show altruistic behaviors reduce pain
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China has found that people who engage in altruistic behaviors feel less pain than they otherwise would. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National …
Bosch: Will its lidar tech turn a corner for autonomous driving?
Lidar can be the third eye and an essential component for safe driving in your automated car’s future. That is the word from Bosch. They want the world to know that two is not ideal company; three is better company. Cameras …
Supercharging tomorrow: Team develops world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur battery
Imagine having access to a battery, which has the potential to power your phone for five continuous days, or enable an electric vehicle to drive more than 1000km without needing to “refuel”.
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Medical Xpress
Routine HPV testing may be warranted for sinonasal cancers
Peripheral nervous system events not common in lupus
Hong Kong steps up response to mystery disease from China
Experiments show altruistic behaviors reduce pain
Scientists show possible path to improved bone-repair procedures
Engrams emerging as the basic unit of memory
Researchers identify starting point for designing drugs that cure clostridium difficile
Air pollution can worsen bone health
Artificial intelligence could help breast screening save more lives
Lower risk for malignant melanoma after bariatric surgery
A new breakthrough in developing effective antimalarial drugs
Tech Xplore
Hey Google, do you really record everything I say? Yes.
E-car sales in Norway reach new record high
Declining renewable costs drive focus on energy storage
People are too trusting of virtual assistants
Tests measure solar panel performance beyond established standards
3-D printing chocolate: Bespoke confectionery gets an innovation
Connecting energy production and storage
Google AI system can surpass human experts in spotting breast cancer, study finds
Is your iPhone too bright? You ought to kick off 2020 in dark mode
AI in 2020 and beyond: create a digital replica of your aging parent or yourself
BP looks to ORNL, ADIOS to help rein in data
Patent talk: Apple proposes speaker-illusion gift of enhanced audio
Tech show offers big and flashy, up-close and (very) personal
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