Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Eat These Four Fruits to Sleep More Soundly

According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than half of American adults do not get enough sleep and 82% wish they could get better sleep. Late-night snacking on low-fiber, high-fat foods such a dish of ice cream, a left-over slice of cheesecake, or a chocolate-covered… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on May 2, 2025

A Computational Framework to Study Hierarchical Processing in Visual Narratives

Abstract Theories of visual narrative comprehension have advocated for a hierarchical grammar-based comprehension mechanism, but only limited work has investigated this hierarchy. Here, we provide a computational framework inspired by computational psycholinguistics to address hierarchy in visual narratives. The predictions generated by this framework were compared against behavior data to draw inferences about the hierarchical […]

Published on May 2, 2025

Everyday actions and behaviors linked to better mental well-being: Study

Regular chats with friends, time spent in nature and mentally engaging activities are strongly linked to better mental health, according to new research that highlights the power of simple, everyday behaviors to improve well-being. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on May 2, 2025