How the Brain Performs Flexible Computations
A new neural model reveals how the brain is able to adapt and process new information, researchers report.... Read More...
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Protein Pair Quickly Makes Memories of New Places
A new study reveals how neurogranin and FMRP help encode memories of new places.... Read More...
AI Method Could Speed Up Development of Specialized Nanoparticles
A new artificial intelligence technique could speed up complex physics simulations and help create multilayered nanoparticles, researchers say.... Read More...
Surgical Technique Improves Sensation and Control of Prosthetic Limbs
Researchers have developed a new neural interface that is able to relay commands from the central nervous system to a robotic prosthesis.... Read More...
Teaching Chores to an AI
Researchers report teaching an AI with an activity simulator could eventually help robots to perform chores like making a cup of coffee or setting a table.... Read More...
Tiny Particles Could Help Fight Brain Cancer
Researchers at MIT have developed a new drug delivering nanoparticle that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The nanoparticles carry two different drugs that can help shrink tumors and prevent them from growing back.... Read More...
Gauging Language Proficiency Through Eye Movement
Researchers use eye tracking technologies to determine how well people understand English as a second language.... Read More...
Brain Circuit Helps Us Learn By Watching Others
A new study reveals the role the anterior cingulate cortex and basolateral amygdala play in observational learning. ... Read More...
Critical Period for Language Learning Identified
Researchers report the critical period of language learning may be longer than previously believed. A new study reveals children remain skilled at learning new languages until age 18.... Read More...
Machine Learning System Processes Sounds Like Humans Do
Researchers have developed a deep neural network that can replicate the way in which humans process and categorize sounds.... Read More...
Computer System Transcribes Words Users ‘Speak Silently’
Researchers have developed a new computer interface and headset system that can transcribe our internal voice.... Read More...
A Heavy Working Memory Load May Sink Brainwave ‘Synch’
Researchers report synchrony of brain waves within three regions of the brain can 'break down' when visual working memory load becomes too extensive to handle.... Read More...