A national field experiment found that Americans who experience anger are more optimistic about the future, less likely to take precautionary actions, and more likely to favor aggressive policy responses. Media portrayals of terrorist attacks strongly influence emotional responses, producing anger in some instances and fear in others.
Research by Marlene Behrmann seeks to understand how the human brain interprets visual information, enabling us to recognize objects and locations. Her work aims to shed light on the neural processes underlying visual mental imagery and its relationship with perception.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon scientists discovered that reading and listening to identical sentences produce systematically different brain activation patterns. The right hemisphere was less active during reading, while the left-hemisphere's pars triangularis region showed increased activation in listening comprehension. This sugg...
Hyperion successfully navigated through rough terrain, including scree slopes and mud flats, covering a distance of 9.1 kilometers in an extended experiment. The technology has proven fundamental ideas for robotic explorers to operate at the poles of the moon or in polar regions of Mars.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University found that attending to a conversation significantly distracts the brain from processing complex visual information. Brain activity decreased by 29% when participants were simultaneously listening to a sentence and doing a complex visual task.
Professor Morton Gurtin's research extends continuum mechanics to study structural materials at nanoscale length scales, advancing theories of deformation and fracture process. He has been an active collaborator with Italian school of continuum mechanics researchers since many years.
The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center will develop a six-teraflop terascale system, making it the most powerful available for public research. The system, part of NSF's PACI program, aims to facilitate progress in various fields, including climate change and weather forecasting.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that the human brain employs surprising economies of effort in problem-solving by minimizing mental workload. The study used fMRI scans to identify brain activation patterns for verbal and visual thinking strategies.
Researchers from various fields will discuss normal development and understanding of the visual world, as well as brain failures to recognize objects. The symposium aims to bring together converging perspectives on how our brains organize and interpret visual information.
The conference brings together theoreticians and practitioners to discuss the application of algorithms in industry. Experts share their experiences and knowledge on topics such as enabling algorithm use, repository development, and meeting specific client needs.
The first Workshop on Interactive Robotics and Entertainment (WIRE 2000) will bring together experts from academia and industry to analyze the growing interaction between robotics and the toy industry. The conference will predict how this interaction will change both areas in the future.
The National Robotics Engineering Consortium (NREC) at Carnegie Mellon University is hosting Pittsburgh Robotics Day to celebrate robotics technology in western Pennsylvania. The event features exhibits and demonstrations of various robotic applications, including autonomous farming, bridge construction, and driver monitoring systems.
The Carnegie Mellon University's Nomad robot successfully completed its mission to find meteorites in Antarctica, classifying seven specimens as meteorites. The robot achieved this feat autonomously and without prior knowledge of the samples, marking a significant milestone in robotics and scientific inquiry.
Carnegie Mellon's Big Signal allows users to explore Antarctica remotely through Nomad's sensors and cameras. The project aims to engage students in remote geology and provide them with access to scientific data.
A robot named Nomad has been deployed to a site in Antarctica to search for meteorites and classify them using scientific instruments. The expedition marks the first time a robot will be used to discover extraterrestrial material that has fallen to Earth.
Research finds that ship sulfur emissions contribute to acid rain, damage vegetation, and form clouds over the ocean. The study highlights the importance of addressing this issue for solving part of the global climate change puzzle.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that patients with a positive outlook and strong sense of control over their lives are less likely to experience a second coronary event. Those with low self-esteem, optimism, and feelings of control were two and a half times more likely to suffer from restenosis.
The annual Carnegie Symposium on Cognition will showcase advances and challenges in cognition, instruction, and learning. Experts will explore partnerships between psychology researchers and teachers to improve teaching methods and student outcomes.
A Carnegie Mellon University study found that excessive internet use is associated with decreased social involvement, increased depression, and loneliness. The research, which monitored 169 home computer users over time, suggests that the internet can have negative effects on emotional well-being.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a robot called BOA that removes asbestos from pipes, meeting OSHA and regulatory requirements. The device operates 10 times faster than humans, offering a safer and more economical solution to the nation's environmental problem.
Research in Behrmann's lab focuses on visual scene interpretation, enabling object recognition and spatial awareness. The brain divides information into form and identity, then synthesizes it for a unified experience.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that direct instruction using the Control of Variables Strategy is effective in teaching young children about science. Children can distinguish between knowing an answer and having to guess with minimal training, making it a crucial process skill for scientific experimentation.
Carnegie Mellon researcher Sheldon Cohen suggests that stress reduction may alter immune function, which could lead to better defenses against cancer. However, the evidence for this link is still incomplete, and more research is needed to confirm its validity.
Carnegie Mellon University researchers are developing mobile, wearable computer systems to provide fast access to maintenance and repair information for aircraft mechanics. The project aims to cut time and cost of planes going in and out of repair depots, benefiting the US Air Force.
Researchers will analyze complex human thought processes using brain imaging to discover how the human operating system works. The project aims to develop displays and interfaces that keep information processing requirements within the human range, particularly in high-stress environments.
Cargo ships powered by diesel engines are among the world's highest polluting combustion sources per ton of fuel consumed. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented new regulations to address the issue, but experts warn that a measurable reduction in nitrogen emissions will not occur for many years.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have automated two buses, a pair of cars and an Oldsmobile minivan for an automated highway system demonstration. The vehicles will exhibit various aspects of highway and vehicle automation, including lanekeeping and obstacle detection.
Nomad, an autonomous wheeled robot, is undertaking a 40-day, 125-mile journey through the Atacama Desert to explore terrain, navigate, and conduct remote science. The experiment aims to develop technologies for planetary exploration and provide a unique opportunity for public teleoperation.
A Carnegie Mellon robot, 'Nomad', will traverse 125 miles in the Atacama Desert, exploring navigation, geology and remote operations. The robot can be teleoperated by science center visitors, offering real-time data and visualization.
Researchers used non-invasive functional magnetic resonance imaging to test the theory that the prefrontal cortex stores information in working memory. The study found sustained activity in the prefrontal cortex, suggesting it plays a key role in maintaining information.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed Synthetic Interviews, an innovative technology that integrates various technologies to create an interactive experience. Users can ask questions and interact with Einstein through speech or typing, and view him in 3D without glasses.
The university's task force has identified effective prevention methods, which are being integrated into employee and student training, equipment purchasing decisions, and computer clusters. RSI affects over 70 million people who spend part of their day typing at a computer keyboard.
A new Carnegie Mellon University study found that chronic stress increases susceptibility to the common cold. Chronic but not acute stressors were linked to a higher risk of illness. Stress from family or work problems made people more likely to develop a cold.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are collaborating with Digital Equipment Corp to create a new, high-performance desktop computing environment (HPID) that includes advanced video capabilities. The system will involve about 500 state-of-the-art computers and servers interconnected through a very high bandwidth, low-latency netw...