Evaluating the future consequences of actions is achievable by simulating a mental search tree into the future. Expanding deep trees, however, is computationally taxing. Therefore, machines and humans use a plan-until-habit scheme that simulates the environment up to a limited depth and then exploits habitual values as proxies for consequences that may arise in the future. Two outstanding questions in this scheme are “in which directions the search tree should be expanded?”... Читать дальше...

Synaptic plasticity onto inhibitory neurons as a mechanism for ocular dominance plasticity

13.03.2019 00:00

Plos.org

by Jacopo Bono, Claudia Clopath

Ocular dominance plasticity is a well-documented phenomenon allowing us to study properties of cortical maturation. Understanding this maturation might be an important step towards unravelling how cortical circuits function. However, it is still not fully understood which mechanisms are responsible for the opening and closing of the critical period for ocular dominance and how changes in cortical responsiveness arise after visual deprivation. In this article... Читать дальше...

The histone methyltransferase G9a regulates tolerance to oxidative stress–induced energy consumption

13.03.2019 00:00

Plos.org

by Human Riahi, Carlijn Brekelmans, Sarah Foriel, Sarah H. Merkling, Taylor A. Lyons, Pavel M. Itskov, Tjitske Kleefstra, Carlos Ribeiro, Ronald P. van Rij, Jamie M. Kramer, Annette Schenck

Planthopper bugs use a fast, cyclic elastic recoil mechanism for effective vibrational communication at small body size

13.03.2019 00:00

Plos.org

by Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou, Alice Cicirello, Graham K. Taylor, Beth Mortimer

Hotspots of human impact on threatened terrestrial vertebrates

13.03.2019 00:00

Plos.org

by James R. Allan, James E. M. Watson, Moreno Di Marco, Christopher J. O’Bryan, Hugh P. Possingham, Scott C. Atkinson, Oscar Venter

The 10 Best Deals of March 12, 2019

13.03.2019 00:00

Avclub.com

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

General Soleimani Awarded Highest Military Order of Iran

13.03.2019 00:00

En.farsnews.com

TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei awarded the highest military order of Iran, Zolfaqar, to Commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Qassem Soleimani. [PHOTOS]

Concerns over man missing in Dublin

13.03.2019 00:00

Breaking News

The parents of a 35-year-old man who is missing since yesterday are said to be concerned for his safety.

UFC on ESPN+ 5 pre-event facts: Jorge Masvidal out to end career-long winless drought

13.03.2019 00:00

MMAjunkie.com

The best facts, figures and footnotes about UFC on ESPN+ 5, which features a Darren Till vs. Jorge Masvidal welterweight main event.

Steelers will keep Ryan Shazier on roster, even though he won't play in 2019

13.03.2019 00:00

AOL.com

Filed under: News, Sports, NFL

It has been a tough offseason so far for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but there’s at least one feel-good move they’ve made this week

What this move means

Will Shazier ever play again?

Great Celebrity Bake Off: ‘What?’ Sandi Toksvig distracts viewers as she creates set CHAOS

13.03.2019 00:00

Express.co.uk

GREAT CELEBRITY BAKE OFF presenter Sandi Toksvig was back on hand to welcome a new batch of stars to the Channel 4 baking show, alongside her co-host Noel Fielding. However, the two caused some mischief on the set, leaving viewers distracted.

Britney Spears producing musical headed for Broadway

13.03.2019 00:00

Las Vegas Review-Journal

If the title “Once Upon a One More Time” brings to mind the music of Britney Spears, it should.

See Will Smith Face His Fear of Doing Stand-Up Comedy on Upcoming Facebook Watch Episode

13.03.2019 00:00

E! Online (UK)

Will Smith is living his best life, and his new Facebook Watch show, Will Smith's Bucket List, is proof. Aside from embarking on daring adventures and overcoming many obstacles on his...

Brexit: MPs reject Theresa May's deal for a second time - BBC News

13.03.2019 00:00

Google.com

Brexit: MPs reject Theresa May's deal for a second time BBC News
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May's Brexit Deal Lets Parliament Pick Its Poison Bloomberg
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Meet the artist behind these viral 3D animations of human body parts

13.03.2019 00:00

ThisIsinsider.com

Oliver Latta, known as Extraweg on Instagram, is a 3D art director and artist based in Berlin who creates thought-provoking animations of the human body.
While working as a motion designer, Latta tested the Cinema 4D computer program at home and shared his own animations on social media.
In 2017, he opened a creative studio when his animations went viral on Instagram. He's turned the project into a business and develops graphics for major commercial clients.

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What caused LeBron James debut season with Lakers to be a DISASTER? It is an easy fix

13.03.2019 00:00

Express.co.uk (sport)

LEBRON JAMES’ debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers has not been the hollywood story many hoped it would be, but there are some simple explanations.