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·December 22, 2021·4 min read

Neural Network Reveals New Insights Into How the Brain Functions

A new computational method sheds light on the intricacies of brain structure and function.

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·September 30, 2021·5 min read

Fractal Brain Networks Support Complex Thought

When people engage in complex thoughts, their brain networks organize into fractal-like patterns.

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·September 3, 2021·4 min read

New Model for Solving Novel Problems Uses Mental Map

The cognitive map allows people to compute on the fly with limited information to solve abstract problems.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 1, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Create Brain-Inspired Computing Architecture

Researchers have discovered a new molecule that could increase the ultra-fast decision-making capabilities of computers. The simple molecule provides a new electronic circuit element in which complex logic is encoded in nanoscale material properties.

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·August 23, 2021·7 min read

Mathematical Model Predicts Best Way to Build Muscle

A new mathematical model is able to predict the optimal exercise regime to help build muscles.

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·July 22, 2021·4 min read

New Algorithm Flies Drones Faster Than Human Racing Pilots

A new artificial intelligence algorithm can find the quickest trajectory to fly a drone through a series of waypoints on a circuit. The AI proved to be faster at controlling the drone and completing the track than two world-class human pilots.

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·June 16, 2021·4 min read

We Cannot Cheat Aging and Death

Findings shed new light on the invariant rate of aging hypothesis, providing fresh evidence that death is inevitable.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 18, 2021·4 min read

AI Is Increasingly Being Used to Identify Emotions, Here’s What’s at Stake

Emotional recognition technology is rapidly growing into a multi-billion dollar industry. Researchers investigate the limitations of new AI technology, and some of the biases within the algorithms, when it comes to identifying human emotions efficiently.

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·March 30, 2021·3 min read

The Early Death of Nerve Cells Is Crucial to Form Healthy Brains

Apoptosis plays a critical role in brain development as it influences the thickness of layers in the cerebral cortex, variety, and layer cell density. Alterations in how cells perform division and apoptosis lead to the development of abnormal cortical structures as seen in a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

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·March 12, 2021·3 min read

How to Spot Deepfakes? Look at Light Reflection in the Eyes

A newly developed AI tool can identify "deepfakes" of faces by examining the light reflection in the eyes of the images. The system is 94% accurate at detecting deepfakes.

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·February 26, 2021·6 min read

Early-Warning for Seizures Could Be a Game-Changer for Epilepsy Patients

A new mathematical algorithm examines data from EEG and brain implants to learn each epilepsy patient's unique brain pattern signatures. The system can predict the onset of a seizure within an hour, allowing the patient to take necessary interventions.