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Reinforcement Learning For Collision Avoidance
(2015-09-23)
Autonomous travel poses challenges in machine learning navigation. Different approaches have been considered, such as reinforcement learning, dynamic programming methodologies, and other artificial intelligence assisted ...
Assessing the effect of obesity by optical spectroscopy
(2015-12-21)
It is hypothesized that an increase in adipose tissue rigidity can both limit swelling and shrinking of adipocytes which predisposes people to obesity related health problems. Taking into account the alarming trend of ...
Thermodynamic Efficacy of Irreversible Magnetocaloric Effect Cycles
(2015-09-22)
The discovery of the Giant Magnetocaloric Effect (GMCE) has led to a renewed interest in the prospect of magnetic refrigeration as a more environmentally friendly and efficient alternative to vapor-compression cooling. ...
The Function of Sox2 and Sox3 in Early Otic Development and Patterning
(2015-11-10)
Sox genes encode transcription factors that function as part of a complex gene regulatory network governing development of the otic placode, the precursor of the inner ear. Sox genes have been implicated in maintaining ...
Synthesis and Characterization of Shape Memory Polymer Foams with Improved Mechanical Properties
(2015-09-24)
Vascular aneurysms are a significant source of morbidity and mortality, affecting 3 to 5 million Americans annually. Current treatments often require either highly invasive strategies to surgically occlude the aneurysm or ...
Synthesis of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Carbon Capture
(2015-09-25)
Current issues at the forefront of environmental concern include problems relating to increased levels of the greenhouse gas CO2 in the atmosphere. Levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have reached a historic high and for this ...
Characterization of Circadian Rhythms in the Mouse Intestine
(2015-09-23)
Circadian clocks drive rhythmic gene expression to enable biological functions to perform optimally at the most appropriate time of day. Circadian rhythms rely on the binding of the transcription factor CLOCK:BMAL1 to ...
Benchmarking the Minimum Electron Beam (eBeam) Dose Required to Achieve Sterility of Space Foods
(2015-11-10)
The safety, nutrition, acceptability, and shelf life of space foods are of paramount importance to NASA, especially on long-duration missions. Since food and mealtimes play a key role in reducing stress and boredom of ...
Engineering MR Technology for Low-Cost Portable Device Design
(2015-09-15)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging is an invaluable tool used in many fields, and is a mainstay of medical imaging. Conventional MRI scanners are impractical to move and prohibitively expensive, weighing thousands of pounds and ...
Modeling Alzheimer's Disease: a Statistical Approach to Understanding Pathogenesis Across Brain Regions
(2015-11-12)
With a rapidly aging U.S. population, Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health concern. Key to the success of future Alzheimer’s disease psychopharmacological clinical trials is understanding its complex pathogenesis ...