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Brain Waves as a Computational Engine for Perception and Memory
Traveling brain waves may be a core computational engine behind perception and memory, helping the brain construct an internal model of the world.
Organic Synaptic Transistors Mimic Brain's Efficiency for Sustainable AI
Researchers develop organic synaptic transistors that process and store data simultaneously, mimicking the brain's 20-watt efficiency, potentially reducing AI energy use.
Sexual Arousal Creates Optimistic 'Tunnel Vision' in Romantic Perception
New research shows that sexual arousal can distort how we interpret ambiguous romantic cues, making us more likely to see interest where there is only uncertainty.
Brain-Inspired Learning: A Faster, More Stable Path to AI
A new brain-inspired algorithm, FRE-RNN, makes Equilibrium Propagation practical for AI, cutting training time by orders of magnitude and matching backpropagation performance.
Predicting Brain States: How Laya's JEPA Approach Improves EEG Analysis
New EEG foundation model Laya uses latent prediction instead of reconstruction, improving task-relevant representation and noise resilience.
How a Simple Brain Wiring Change May Explain Human Speech Evolution
New research shows that complex vocalizations can arise from a simple tripling of specific neural connections, offering a surprising parallel to how human speech may have evolved.
Prediction Horizon Shapes How Predictive Models Learn
New research shows that the prediction horizon in predictive learning changes what models internalize, enabling them to capture hidden structure.
DNA and Success: Twin Study Reveals Genetic Influence on Life Outcomes
A new twin study suggests genes play a larger role than upbringing in predicting success, with IQ largely genetically driven.
High Cognitive Scores Linked to Higher Depression Relapse Risk
A new study of 1,800 UK adults finds that for those with a history of depression, higher cognitive performance may predict a greater risk of relapse, contrary to expectations.
How Continual Learning Shapes Brain Activity: New Findings on Representational Drift
Experience replay preserves memories while allowing structured drift in neural codes, linking stability-plasticity to lifelong learning.
Blocking a Little-Known Protein Could Slow Alzheimer's, Mouse Study Suggests
A new compound targeting the GRK2 protein reduced damaging clumps in mice brains, improved heart health, and slowed aging signs, offering a fresh approach to dementia.
Estrogen in the Brain Shapes Memory's Resilience to Trauma, Mouse Study Finds
New mouse research reveals that estrogen in the hippocampus affects how well the brain handles traumatic stress, influencing memory problems and PTSD risk.