Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed GymCam, a vision-based system that detects repetitive motions and recognizes exercise types. The system can track exercises in crowded gym environments without relying on facial recognition or explicit wearables.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have created a computer model that can translate text describing physical movements into simple computer-generated animations. The Joint Language-to-Pose model enables sentences and physical motions to be jointly embedded, learning how language is related to action, gestures, and movement.
Air pollution from fine particulate matter is associated with premature mortality, with the US economy suffering $20 billion in damages annually. Policymakers should consider regulations that target the agriculture and transportation sectors to mitigate this issue.
A Carnegie Mellon University analysis of #MeToo media coverage finds that accusers are frequently depicted sympathetically yet lack agency, threatening the movement's empowerment objectives. The study reveals a consistent trend in which women are portrayed less powerfully than men.
Research found structural changes in brain after one football season, despite no clinically diagnosed concussions. The study used MRI scans and helmet accelerometers to track player injuries.
Jyoti Katoch, a condensed matter physicist at Carnegie Mellon University, has received a prestigious early career grant from the US Department of Energy to investigate quantum materials. The grant will enable her research group to explore the electronic and physical properties of 2D materials using advanced technologies.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a model for generating story endings that are both relevant and diverse. The algorithm incorporates key words from the early part of the story and rewards rare word usage to create interesting endings.
Research from the Center for Air Quality, Climate, and Energy Solutions at Carnegie Mellon University found significant human health benefits when air quality is better than the current national ambient air quality standard. The studies estimated that improving air quality could save over 30,000 lives annually.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Institute for Green Science unveiled a new field of sustainable chemistry using bioinspired oxidation catalysts. The catalysts, called NewTAMLs, can eliminate pharmaceutical micropollutants from water in under five minutes and have major cost savings over current water treatment techniques.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an automated, robotic training device that allows mice to learn at their own pace. They found that cortical synapses are more plastic than expected and maintain a pathway for fast sensory input.
A Carnegie Mellon AI program called Pluribus defeated leading poker professionals in six-player no-limit Texas hold'em, achieving superhuman performance. It developed unique strategies such as frequent donk bets and mixed play, which human pros struggled to execute.
A recent study has challenged the success of a historic health intervention used in developing countries, suggesting it was not as effective as initially thought. The intervention, which began in 1917, aimed to control tuberculosis and reduce mortality rates, but the new analysis found no significant impact on TB cases or infant mortal...
A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that repeat ER users in states with Medicaid expansion shifted their use of the ED toward more severe conditions requiring hospitalization. The study also found a similar increase for illnesses not easily avoided by outpatient care.
Rachel Mandelbaum, a Carnegie Mellon professor, was awarded the Simons Investigator program to study cosmic distortions and dark matter. She develops algorithms to analyze galaxy relations with dark matter halos.
Researchers found that children who were inattentive in kindergarten had lower earnings in their 30s. Boys who exhibited aggressive or oppositional behavior also faced lower earnings, while prosocial boys had higher later earnings.
Computer vision researchers demonstrate a new technique that enables them to reconstruct the shapes of unseen objects with great detail, including George Washington's profile on a U.S. quarter. The technique uses special light sources and sensors to see around corners or through gauzy filters.
Carnegie Mellon University has been awarded a $2 million research initiative to develop technologies for robots to explore pits on the moon, which could provide access to shelter and resources. The project aims to mature the technologies necessary for a lunar mission by 2023.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a method combining expansion microscopy with virtual reality to visualize and analyze cell structures. This innovation allows for better understanding of infectious and autoimmune diseases, enabling the development of disease diagnostics and prevention methods.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a semiliquid lithium metal-based anode that could lead to higher capacity and safer lithium metal batteries. The new design overcomes limitations of traditional solid electrolytes, enabling higher current density and longer cycle-life.
Researchers developed a new methodology to create stretchable polymer composites with improved electrical and thermal properties. The materials are promising candidates for use in soft robotics, self-healing electronics, and medical devices.
Researchers discovered E. coli bacteria change behavior to navigate tiny obstacle courses, defying predictions of slowing progress. The study's findings have implications for biology, medicine, and robotic search-and-rescue tactics.
A recent study from Carnegie Mellon University finds that simple green energy nudges can decrease support for more effective climate change policies, such as a carbon tax. The researchers found that when participants were also offered a nudge, their support for the tax declined significantly.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an approach called Unremarkable AI that aims to make transformational AI seem unobtrusive in clinical decision making. This approach is designed to enable seamless human-AI collaboration by embedding AI-generated predictions and evaluations into existing clinical routines.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a smart suitcase that warns blind users of impending collisions and a wayfinding smartphone app provides turn-by-turn audio instructions. The apps were tested at Pittsburgh International Airport with promising results, improving independence for travelers with visual disabilities.
Researchers have created a new dataset called BOLD5000, which comprises brain scans of four volunteers viewing 5,000 images. This dataset allows cognitive neuroscientists to leverage deep learning models that have improved artificial vision systems.
A recent study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that public fear of nuclear power leads to a 40% decrease in chosen nuclear generation. The team surveyed over 1,200 US respondents and showed some with the names of energy sources and others with risk information to disentangle the root causes of public opinion.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a smartwatch that can recognize 25 different hand activities, including typing on a keyboard, washing dishes, and petting a dog, with around 95% accuracy. The device uses accelerometer data to detect hand motions and bio-acoustic sounds associated with these activities.
Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed software to make knitted objects with embedded tendons for actuation, enabling the creation of plush toys and wearable technologies. The technique allows for cost-effective production of soft robots and wearable devices.
The study proposes strategies for hotels to cope with competition from Airbnb, including abandoning seasonal pricing and adjusting rates. Hotels in cities with high demand for leisure travel and low-end options may need to re-evaluate their pricing strategies.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have controlled the lifetime of gold nanoclusters' quantum states, extending it by three magnitudes. This breakthrough could improve solar cell and photocatalysis technologies, allowing for more efficient energy harvesting.
Research by Laurie Weingart and Matthew Cronin focuses on respect to promote learning and consensus building in science communication. The study highlights the importance of bridging representational gaps, or rGaps, which occur due to fundamental differences in values, perspectives, and knowledge bases.
New research from Tepper School of Business finds that forcing employees to interact with unfamiliar colleagues in open work spaces encourages exploration, leading to improved financial performance and new product ideas.
A study found that higher lead levels in topsoil significantly increase the probability of cognitive difficulties in 5-year-old boys, while 5-year-old girls are less affected. The researchers used instrumental variable methods to estimate the causal effect of exposure to lead in topsoil on cognition.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University and NYU found that trajectory-based targeting on mobile phones can significantly improve advertising effectiveness. The study tracked customers' physical movements in a shopping mall to determine how they affect their economic choices.
Researchers suggest dynamic pricing strategy that targets both avid and casual readers, with hardware prices initially high and then lowered while e-book prices increased, locking in consumers and generating ecosystem of products. This approach can be applied to various complementary products beyond tech.
A new study developed a machine-learning algorithm to predict opioid overdose risk among Medicare beneficiaries with at least one opioid prescription. The model outperformed traditional statistical models in identifying subgroups of patients at similar risk of overdosing, especially those with low risk.
Researchers found that retinal ganglion cells depend on the primary visual area of the brain to remain healthy, leading to permanent visual impairment. However, some eye cells remain connected to unscathed neurons in the visual cortex, suggesting a potential for vision recovery through neuroplasticity-based therapies.
Researchers introduce 'Responsibility Exchange Theory' to understand the psychology behind thanking, apologizing, bragging, and blaming. They found that thanking and apologizing elevate both perceived competence and warmth for the recipient, while bragging and blaming decrease both.
A new study from Carnegie Mellon University reveals that learning scientific information results in changes in the actual structure of memory-related areas of the brain. The researchers found evidence of microstructural, informational, and network change in the left hippocampus during the learning of organic compounds.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that sharing personal information online can harm romantic relationships, but including a partner in the post can counteract this effect. The study suggests that overly personal posts can negatively impact partners' feelings of intimacy and satisfaction.
A new computational tool has identified 12 variables that can predict which severe asthma patients are likely to benefit from treatment with systemic corticosteroids. This tool will help physicians alleviate suffering for patients who do not respond well to mainline therapy.
A Carnegie Mellon University study found that bribery works because people are motivated by greed, not the desire to reciprocate. When incentives are contingent on choices, bribes distort judgment more. However, when bribes don't influence outcomes, their effectiveness is reduced.
A new study found that low-income boys' inattention in kindergarten is associated with lower earnings 30 years later, while prosocial behavior is linked to higher earnings. The research followed 920 boys from low-income neighborhoods and found that teachers' ratings of inattention were a significant predictor of adult earnings.
A Carnegie Mellon University study found that smartphone-based mindfulness training can help individuals feel less lonely and interact with more people. Acceptance skills training was critical to improving social functioning outcomes, reducing daily life loneliness by 22% and increasing social contact by two interactions per day.
A new study found that people with time-shift TV watched slightly more TV overall than before having the technology. They also did not watch fewer advertisements and instead used the feature to watch popular programs more frequently.
A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researcher Edson Severnini found that environmental regulations aimed at preserving ecosystems may have encouraged the substitution of dirtier fuels for hydropower in electricity generation. The study estimates that each megawatt of fossil fuel power-generating capacity added to the grid due to...
Researchers are developing tools to help identify analogies using AI and crowd workers. This approach aims to scale up the process of finding helpful insights that can lead to scientific breakthroughs. The potential benefits include more efficient discovery and a greater number of profound advances.
New research by Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business finds that when bad things happen to good people, people are motivated to help, but only in a nominal way. When good things happen to bad people, people are reluctant to act, preferring to wait for karma to catch up.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University used nuclear resonance vibrational spectroscopy to probe the hydrogen bonds that modulate the chemical reactivity of enzymes, catalysts, and biomimetic complexes. The study provides valuable information on how systematic changes to hydrogen bonds within the secondary coordination sphere influen...
The study identifies genes associated with longevity in parrots, including telomerase, which may also play a role in human aging. The researchers also found parrot-specific gene-regulating regions near neural development genes linked to human cognition.