Month: January 2023

Cracking the Code of Language with Decision-Making

Imagine trying to unlock the secrets of a complex code, where the meaning of each expression can be encoded in strict truth conditions. But here’s the twist – language is often vague, and everyone interprets it differently. In this study, researchers set out to understand how people understand vague concepts by using a computational model […]

Published on January 14, 2023

Rx for prolonged sitting: A five-minute stroll every half hour

Imagine that sitting for long periods of time is like eating a big piece of cake. It tastes great at first, but if you keep indulging without any breaks, it can lead to some not-so-great consequences. Well, a new study suggests that taking a five-minute stroll every half hour can be the perfect palate cleanser […]

Published on January 14, 2023

Most Transmissible Omicron Subvariant, XBB.1.5, Accounts for 43 Percent of COVID Cases

The fast-spreading omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is estimated to account for 43% of the COVID-19 cases in the United States for the week ended Jan. 14, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed on Friday. The subvariant accounted for about 30% of cases in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on January 13, 2023