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Let AI grow like the brain: Temporal development mechanisms enable cross-domain continual learning

Researchers propose a temporally developmental continual learning framework inspired by human brain development, enabling cross-domain learning across perception, motor control, and interaction tasks. The approach achieves stable and strong continual learning performance while reducing network size and mitigating catastrophic forgetting.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2026

Penn researchers use AI to surface unreported GLP-1 side effects in Reddit posts

Researchers identified patient-reported symptoms associated with GLP-1s, including menstrual changes, fatigue, and temperature-related complaints, that may not be fully captured in clinical trials or drug labeling. Nearly 4% of Reddit users reported reproductive symptoms, and fatigue was the second most common complaint.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 10, 2026

AI set to transform personality testing, new research finds

New research from the University of East London suggests that machine learning can improve the accuracy and nuance of personality tests like DISC assessment. Using over 1,000 participants, researchers achieved accuracy rates of over 93% in predicting personality types and identified four clear clusters with subtle overlaps.

SourceUniversity of East London·JournalJournal of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 27, 2026

Using AI to improve standard-of-care cardiac imaging

Researchers developed a new multiview DNN structure to capture complex 3D anatomy and physiology from multiple imaging views, improving diagnostic accuracy for cardiovascular conditions. The approach demonstrated better performance than single-view DNNs and provided a viable alternative for other medical imaging modalities.

SourceUniversity of California San Francisco Medical Center·JournalNature Cardiovascular Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 17, 2026

How the brain charts emotion in a map-like way

A new study reveals that the hippocampus represents emotion concepts in a structured hierarchy of pleasantness and bodily reaction, while the ventromedial prefrontal cortex tracks relationships between these nodes. This map-like representation may help in the treatment of mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.

SourceEmory University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 10, 2026

A comprehensive review charts how psychiatry could finally diagnose what it actually treats

Emerging research across conceptual frameworks, biomarker science, digital phenotyping, and artificial intelligence synthesizes a translational pathway toward a more biologically grounded and clinically useful approach to psychiatric diagnosis. The current system falls short due to standardized clinical language and lack of biological ...

SourceGenomic Press·JournalBrain Medicine·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 10, 2026

When light “thinks” like the brain: the connection between photons and artificial memory discovered

A study reveals that identical photons in optical circuits exhibit Hopfield Network behavior, enabling associative memory mechanisms similar to the human brain. The research finds a fundamental limit to memory capacity, with quantum coherence allowing correct retrieval but transitioning to disorder as data volume increases.

SourceIstituto Italiano di Tecnologia - IIT·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 24, 2026

Uncovering patterns amid chaos

A recent NSF grant will support the development of new diagnostics and predictive models for understanding self-competition and weak asymmetry in turbulent flows. The project aims to uncover hidden patterns that current models miss, leading to improved simulations in weather forecasting, climate modeling, and engineering design.

Scientists design molecules “backward” to speed up discovery

Researchers have developed a method called PropMolFlow that can generate molecular candidates roughly 10 times faster than existing methods while maintaining accuracy. The breakthrough could lead to faster creation of pharmaceuticals, materials, and new technologies by specifying properties first and then finding structures.

SourceNew York University·JournalNature Computational Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 21, 2026

Physics of foam strangely resembles AI training

Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that foams exhibit internal motion resembling deep learning in AI systems. The study suggests a common mathematical principle underlying both foams and AI training, with implications for designing adaptive materials and understanding biological structures.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 14, 2026

AI learns to build simple equations for complex systems

A new AI framework uncovers simple, understandable rules governing complex dynamics in nature and technology. The AI generates equations that accurately describe complex systems, revealing hidden variables that govern their behavior. This approach offers scientists a new way to leverage AI for understanding complex systems.

SourceDuke University·Journalnpj Complexity·DateDec 17, 2025

Topology-aware deep learning model enhances EEG-based motor imagery decoding

Researchers developed a novel topology-aware multiscale feature fusion network to enhance EEG-based motor imagery decoding. The TA-MFF network achieves excellent classification performance, outperforming state-of-the-art methods by leveraging spectral-topological data analysis-processing and inter-spectral recursive attention.

SourceChiba University·JournalKnowledge-Based Systems·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 11, 2025

Artificial neurons developed by USC team replicate biological function for improved computer chips

Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed artificial neurons that physically embody the analog dynamics of biological brain cells. These innovations will allow for significant reduction in chip size and energy consumption, potentially advancing artificial general intelligence.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 29, 2025

Who watches the AI watchman?

A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo developed a framework that uses mathematical tools and machine learning to rigorously check and verify the safety of AI-driven systems. The framework has been tested on challenging control problems and matched or exceeded traditional approaches.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalAutomatica·DateOct 21, 2025

Order from disordered proteins

A team of researchers developed a computational method that can design intrinsically disordered proteins with desired properties. The work uses automatic differentiation to optimize protein sequences and leverages molecular dynamics simulations for precision. This breakthrough has the potential to reveal new insights into diseases like...

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Computational Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 6, 2025

SNU-KHU researchers jointly develop a framework to manipulate emergent behavior and decode real-world flocking

Scientists at Seoul National University have developed a framework to manipulate emergent behavior in animal groups and robot swarms. The approach uses physics-informed AI to learn local interaction rules, enabling the control of collective patterns such as rings, clumps, and flocks.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 24, 2025

Smart packaging reveals product condition through color changes – precise automated color recognition opens doors to new types of indicators

Researchers at the University of Vaasa developed smart packaging that can detect subtle color changes in printed packages, enabling cost-effective solutions for industries like food and beverage, healthcare, and logistics. This technology provides a human-eye accurate and environmentally friendly alternative to electronic sensors, pavi...