Month: May 2023

Predicting the Unpredictable: A Closer Look at Epidemic Duration

Imagine trying to predict how long a roller coaster ride will last without ever having been on one before. It sounds nearly impossible, right? Well, that’s similar to the challenge people faced when predicting the duration of an ongoing epidemic caused by a new virus. In a recent study, researchers investigated how well individuals could […]

Published on May 15, 2023

Robotic Helpers: Assisting Those in Need

In a groundbreaking development, engineers have devised a novel method to train robots in aiding individuals with dementia to locate misplaced items such as medicine, glasses, and phones. This new technique allows the robots to assist the users, who often struggle with memory loss and forgetfulness, by retrieving objects that may be out of sight […]

Published on May 15, 2023