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In study, real-time feedback on metrics of collaborative processes failed to boost performance, collective intelligence

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that real-time feedback on collaboration metrics does not improve team performance and can even make it worse. By narrowing the feedback to a single metric, teams focused too much on that signal and neglected coordination strategy, leading to decreased overall performance.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalCollective Intelligence·DateApr 30, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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New research explores how AI can build trust in knowledge work

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that real-time AI feedback increases perceived trustworthiness and enhances workers' sense of their own work quality. This leads to increased trust in AI-generated performance ratings, particularly in non-routine work settings.

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalComputers in Human Behavior·DateMar 10, 2025
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Incheon National University develops advanced communication technology for faster, reliable 5G and 6G networks

Researchers at Incheon National University have developed a new AI-powered solution to improve high-speed users' connectivity in 5G and 6G networks. The method significantly reduces errors and improves data reliability by prioritizing key parameters such as angles and delays.

SourceIncheon National University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 6, 2025

What social rejection teaches your brain

A USC study reveals that forming social ties relies on learning from positive outcomes, such as rewards, and tracking relational value. The findings help explain why we are drawn to certain people and how we navigate relationships, with implications for mental health and social behavior.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateDec 10, 2024

Giving pharmacists feedback improved care for veterans with heart failure

A study found that pharmacists who received feedback about their heart failure patients increased the frequency of their patient interactions and prescribed more medication adjustments. The intervention, which provided educational resources and monthly audit and feedback emails, led to a significant increase in heart failure management.

SourceAmerican Heart Association·DateNov 17, 2024
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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New haptic patch transmits complexity of touch to the skin

A Northwestern University-led team developed a new haptic patch that delivers various complex sensations, including vibrations and twisting. The device has potential applications in gaming, virtual reality, healthcare, and sensory substitution, offering more realistic sensory experiences.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 6, 2024

Study indicates delayed feedback enhances learning performance in individuals with traumatic brain injury

A novel study found that delayed feedback improves learning outcomes for individuals with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury. Delayed feedback may engage brain regions associated with memory retrieval and confidence, bypassing impaired pathways. The study suggests a valuable tool for improving learning in TBI individuals.

SourceKessler Foundation·JournalJournal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 10, 2024

Enhancing the mind-body connection through technology and touch

A recent study demonstrates how real-time haptic feedback can enhance interoceptive awareness, improving mental and physical health. Participants showed improved accuracy in heart rate discrimination tasks after receiving haptic feedback, suggesting a deeper connection between the mind and body.

SourceReichman University·JournalPsychophysiology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Doctors can now watch spinal cord activity during surgery

Scientists have developed fUSI technology that enables clinicians to see and map the spinal cord's response to treatments in real-time. This innovation offers improved monitoring of blood flow changes, potentially increasing treatment success rates and optimizing pain relief for patients.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNeuron·DateMar 7, 2024

Encoding computers of the future

Researchers have created a computer using an array of VCSELs that leverages optical feedback to efficiently solve complex optimization problems. The system encodes information in linear polarization states, minimizing interactions between variables and overcoming the von Neumann bottleneck.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Optical Microsystems·DateFeb 23, 2024
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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New research sheds light on origins of social behaviors

Fruit fly research suggests visual system is involved in regulating social behaviors, which could have implications for understanding human psychiatric conditions such as autism and schizophrenia. Altering GABA signaling in the brain affects social inhibitions, leading to increased courtship behavior in males.

SourceCornell University·JournalCurrent Biology·DateSep 5, 2023

Smart fabrics’ informed touch can tell you where to go

Researchers at Rice University developed wearable textile-based devices that utilize fluidic control to provide sophisticated haptic cues. The system enables users to navigate through real-world environments using tactile feedback, potentially enhancing visual and auditory inputs for those with impairments.

SourceRice University·JournalDevice·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2023
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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The shorter the delay, the more effective the neurofeedback

Researchers found that shorter delays in neurofeedback training significantly increase efficacy, enabling sustainable changes. This breakthrough opens new potential for NFB therapy in anxiety, depression, epilepsy, and other conditions.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateDec 1, 2020

Helping the nose know

Researchers describe how feedback mechanism works by identifying where signals go and which neurons receive them. The study reveals that higher brain regions communicate with lower parts of the brain on a near-constant basis, helping to interpret olfactory information.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNeuron·DateDec 19, 2012

Magnetic Hearing Aid Could Open New "Window" For Hearing Impaired

Researchers are developing a magnetic hearing aid that uses an electromagnetic coil to stimulate the inner ear via the round window, potentially enhancing speech and reducing background noise. The device could reduce or eliminate acoustic feedback, a common issue with conventional hearing aids.

SourceWhitaker Foundation·DateSep 11, 1998
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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