Information compression as a unifying principle in human learning, perception, and cognition, and as a foundation for the SP Theory of Intelligence
In an extended programme of research, Dr Gerry Wolff of CognitionResearch.org, with colleagues, has been developing the SP Theory of Intelligence and its realisation in the SP Computer Model – […]
A simple model of convection to study the atmospheric surface layer
Since being immortalised in Hollywood film, “the butterfly effect” has become a commonplace concept, despite its obscure origins. Its name derives from an object known as the Lorenz attractor, which […]
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Bayesian inference for 21st century drug development and approval
Traditional statistical hypothesis testing methods have been the mainstay of global regulatory agencies for decades. Dr Stephen Ruberg of Analytix Thinking, argues that a Bayesian approach, combining current data with […]
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Justice served? Discrimination in algorithmic risk assessment
Algorithmic risk assessment plays a pivotal part in determining an offender’s future, but it isn’t without its flaws. Dr Melissa Hamilton of the University of Surrey puts these flaws under […]
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Overnight orthokeratology: the treatment and control of childhood myopia comes of age
Overnight orthokeratology is a refinement or advancement of the clinical technique of contact lens-based orthokeratology (OK), which has been in use worldwide since the 1960s. It is a corneal refractive […]
Acoustic waves to brain signals: Identifying the gating spring
The inner workings of our ears have been well understood for some time, but there is still significant debate among researchers over how acoustic vibrations are converted into electrical brain […]
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Where the river meets the sea: Understanding underexplored river estuarine ecosystems
River estuaries are vital bodies of water that provide multiple ecological services, such as nutrient cycling, climate change adaptation, and habitats for a wide range of ecologically and economically important […]
Nuclear reprogramming: From one cell type to another
Dr Kei Miyamoto from Kindai University in Japan studies how mature, differentiated cells from one individual can be transferred into egg cells from another and reprogrammed to develop into a […]
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Divine forgiveness may improve mental health
Experiencing divine forgiveness is important to self forgiveness, which, in turn impacts the quality of our relationships as well as our mental health and well-being. Professors Frank D. Fincham and […]
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Facilitating regional inter-organisational collaborations for promoting competitive industries
Dr Yuki Kawabata, a professor at the School of Management at Chukyo University in Nagoya, Japan, is conducting research on inter-organisational collaboration. By exploring the process behind cross-sectoral collaborations to […]