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Researchers at the University of Notre Dame investigated how brain networks are organized and work together to form a unified system. They found evidence for system-wide coordination in the brain that is both robust and adaptable, suggesting that intelligence reflects how brain networks are coordinated and dynamically reconfigured.
A study by CIMCYC found that supporting children's functional development improves their independence, while also alleviating caregiving burden and enhancing caregiver health. The research highlights the importance of understanding child development and family well-being for building healthier environments.
Researchers propose a roadmap for using transcranial focused ultrasound to study consciousness, enabling precise manipulation of brain activity and determining cause-and-effect patterns. This technology may help address the hard problem of consciousness by probing neural circuits that generate sensations, thoughts, and feelings.
A new AI-based approach analyzes XAS data to identify material properties, providing objective insights for rational material design. The method achieved high accuracy and revealed meaningful variations in electronic states.
A new study published in Science provides evidence that chimpanzees can change their minds based on the strength of available evidence, a key feature of rational thought. Researchers found that chimps frequently switched their choices in response to stronger clues, aligning with rational strategies of belief revision.
The book offers novel human-centered AI techniques to address social intelligence challenges, including multimodal approaches and explainable AI designs. Researchers can integrate artificial and human intelligence to tackle complex social challenges.
A study of individuals with autism, fetal alcohol syndrome, and typical hearing found that cognitive ability significantly impacted successful speech perception in noisy environments. The researchers discovered a highly significant relationship between intellectual ability and multitalker listening challenge scores.
Researcher Angus Fletcher argues that AI excels at logic but fails to replicate human creativity and problem-solving skills. He advocates for developing 'primal intelligence,' which involves intuition, imagination, emotion, and commonsense, and has developed a program to help people tap into this ability.
Recent studies have shown that AI models can outperform manual assessments in accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility. This has led to increased opportunities for raising IVF success rates through the application of deep learning and computer vision techniques.
Researchers identified measurable changes minutes before breakthroughs in expert mathematicians, offering a new window into the mechanics of human creativity. The study's method could help scientists predict creative insights and understand micro-dynamics.
Recent AI advancements enable more accurate and objective embryo health assessments, enhancing IVF outcomes. Traditional methods rely heavily on human interpretation, leading to inconsistencies and subjectivity.
Triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)-enabled smart sports offer self-powered sensing fabrics, AI-enhanced analytics, and eco-friendly materials. These innovations enable real-time data monitoring, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, redefining training, competition, and athletic performance.
Researchers found that deep neural networks exhibit absorbing phase transitions, a phenomenon observed in physical systems like forest fires. This discovery provides a unified framework describing how the signal propagates between layers of neurons, enabling prediction of trainability and generalizability.
A new study from the University of Bath found that individuals with a higher IQ make more realistic predictions, leading to improved life outcomes. Smarter people are significantly better at forecasting, making fewer errors and showing more consistent judgement compared to those with a lower IQ.
A new study predicts cognitive abilities from brain scans by integrating multiple MRI modalities through a technique called stacking. The method achieves substantial predictive accuracy and improved test-retest reliability, suggesting a more reliable neural marker of cognitive function.
Rice University will offer a Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence beginning in the fall of 2025. The new major provides a cohesive program covering various approaches to AI and incorporates disciplines outside of engineering.
Mother wasps exhibit exceptional brainpower in managing food for their young, using visual landmarks to locate and remember up to nine separate nests. This intricate scheduling ensures the survival of their offspring, with mothers adjusting feeding orders based on availability and larval development.
A team of researchers at UCL has identified key brain regions essential for logical thinking and problem-solving. They used lesion-deficit mapping to study patients with brain lesions caused by stroke or tumors and found that damage to the right frontal lobe impaired reasoning skills.
MIT researchers have found that a computational model of the ventral stream, which processes object recognition, also performs well on spatial tasks such as determining an object's location and orientation. This challenges the dominant perspective that the ventral stream is optimized for object recognition.
Researchers from Virginia Tech have published a visionary paper on fusing wireless technologies and AI to create human-like common sense. The team aims to develop a network that can think, plan, and imagine like humans, enabling seamless merging of physical, virtual, and digital dimensions.
Covert communication, a technique to hide communication behavior, offers an extra layer of protection. Researchers explored various domains and identified future research trends, including intelligent cooperative and parasitic methods.
A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga has confirmed that individual neurons represent concepts learned in any context, enabling abstract relationships and human intelligence. This finding contradicts previous research on animals, where memories were thought to be stored in different groups of neurons.
Researchers found AI-based imaging technology improves disease diagnosis accuracy, particularly in cardiology, oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. The technology also enhances diagnostic efficiency and reduces healthcare disparities by delivering high-quality diagnostics to underserved areas.
A new Tulane University study suggests that the Mediterranean diet's brain-boosting benefits may work by changing the balance of bacteria in the gut. Researchers found that subjects following a Mediterranean diet developed distinctly different gut bacteria patterns compared to those eating a typical Western diet.
A recent study found that audience members tend to dismiss brilliant female and non-white characters as unrealistic, even when they portray real people and events. The researchers discovered an association between intelligence-related stereotype endorsement and decreases in viewers' perceived realism across different social identities.
A groundbreaking 25-year research program has unveiled key insights into how our brains age and what factors influence cognitive performance throughout life. Childhood cognitive ability is found to be a significant predictor of intelligence test scores in older age.
A new study found that cognitive abilities, such as working memory and attention, are crucial for using computers, while practice alone is insufficient. The research suggests that user interfaces have become too complex, contributing to the digital divide.
A new study reveals that non-cognitive skills, such as motivation and self-regulation, are crucial for academic achievement. The research found that genetic factors play a significant role in shaping these skills, which become increasingly influential throughout childhood.
Researchers found that adults prioritize cognitive cues over vocal signals when evaluating a child's intelligence or negative emotions, while vocal cues dominate for assessing happiness or helplessness. This study provides insights into the complex dynamics of caregiver-child interactions and their evolutionary roots.
Researchers are developing a framework to combine AI and human intelligence in process safety systems, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. The study identifies challenges and benefits of using Intelligence Augmentation (IA) and proposes strategies for effective implementation to minimize risks.
Higher cortisol levels in the womb may lower a boy's IQ score at age 7, while higher urine cortisone levels may improve a girl's IQ score. Research suggests that prenatal exposure to cortisol affects cognitive function in children independently of sex.
A study by Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign found that digital nudges can improve collaborative processes such as skill use and task strategy. However, nudges that focus on feedback or task assignments can have negative effects on collective intelligence.
A team at Zhejiang University has developed a self-driving cloaked unmanned drone with an intelligent aeroamphibious invisibility cloak, capable of manipulating electromagnetic scattering in real-time across dynamic environments. The cloak integrates perception, decision-making, and execution functionalities using spatiotemporal modula...
The Cognitive Neuroscience Society Conference in Toronto will explore the nature of thought and cognition. Registered press members will have access to scientific talks, posters, and receptions.
A paper by Anthony Chemero explains how AI thinking differs from human thinking, highlighting the limitations of large language models trained on biased data. Despite generating impressive text, these models can make up facts and produce biased outputs due to their lack of embodiment and understanding of context.
A recent study found that a reimagined financial content structure improved consumer appreciation, particularly with clarity, organization and formatting. The new structure incorporated language improvements, explanatory videos, and hyperlinks, leading to higher levels of consumer appreciation compared to the existing structure.
The Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science (OECS) is a dynamic web reference that will equip readers with essential tools to grapple with the profound implications of cognition and intelligence in today's society. With generous funding from James S. McDonnell Foundation and the Allen Institute for AI, the first set of articles will be ...
A new economic model suggests that extreme climates during the Middle Pleistocene era drove human brain evolution through assortative mating. The study found that colder climates favored individuals with larger brains, leading to an increase in intelligence.
Researchers found that people with strong mind reading abilities are more successful in cooperating to complete tasks, especially when paired with others having similar abilities. This quality, called theory of mind, can be improved through training programs.
Researchers found that both higher cognitive abilities and exploratory behavior are linked to longer life expectancy in wild gray mouse lemurs. Animals with better cognitive performance and physical condition tended to have longer lifespans.
Researchers at MIT have designed a computational model that can predict other people's emotions, including joy, gratitude, and regret. The model uses insights into human intuition, incorporating factors such as desires, expectations, and observation of actions to make predictions.
Researchers built personalized brain network models to simulate brain dynamics and found that people with higher fluid intelligence took more time to solve difficult tasks compared to those with lower FI. This suggests that a synchronized brain is better at solving problems but not necessarily faster.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University argue against granting rights to robots, instead suggesting a Confucian approach of assigning roles to promote teamwork and harmony. This alternative perspective recognizes the moral status of robots as entities capable of participating in rites and contributing to society.
A nine-year study led by Kyoto University found that critical thinking and logical decision-making promoted intelligent attitudes and risk literacy, reducing anxiety and food avoidance among citizens in Tokyo and Kansai regions.
A new study by Bar-Ilan University found that post-secondary education improves the IQ of adults with mild intellectual disability. After four-and-a-half years, IQ levels exceeded the cutoff point for individuals with mild ID in five participants, indicating significant cognitive improvement.
A new study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that existing associations between cognitive ability and body mass index may be due to confounding by family factors. The research analyzed data from over 12,000 siblings and found a significantly smaller association when comparing siblings within families.
Researchers analyzed 557 subjects to link genetic variations, brain structure, and behavior to intelligence test performance. They found specific brain areas where gene variations influence brain characteristics, which in turn affect intelligence.
A team of researchers has developed a new human-in-the-loop system to improve the accuracy and interpretability of deep neural networks. The system uses an interactive one-click method for annotating images, reducing the co-occurrence bias inherent in training datasets.
A Danish cohort study found that children born by cesarean section had lower chances of graduating from secondary education, but no significant difference in grade point averages or intelligence scores. Additionally, male CS births were less likely to be drafted into the military.
Researchers developed a novel design for the chip using a crossbar layout, outperforming state-of-the-art photonic counterparts in terms of scalability and technical versatility. The synergy of powerful photonics with the novel crossbar architecture enables next generation neuromorphic computing engines.
According to Li, machine intelligence is based on a combination of matter, energy, structure, and time, which he calls
Researchers at Columbia University are developing algorithms that enable robots to understand object permanence and learn from 3D information. This allows robots to track objects and humans as they move around, improving their perception capabilities in indoor environments.
Researchers create lab-grown brain organoids as biological hardware to drive computing forward. These three-dimensional cultures can process information faster and more efficiently than current silicon computers.
A cohort study of over 600 persons with non-MRI-conditional implantable cardioverter defibrillators found that these devices continue to appropriately treat detected tachyarrhythmias after MRI scans. The findings suggest that patients with non-MRI-conditional ICDs can safely undergo MRI exams without compromising device function.
Researchers found that sheep flocks move in an intermittent and democratic way, with individuals taking turns as group leaders. This allows the flock to benefit from both hierarchical and democratic mechanisms, enabling optimal navigation of complex environments.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a new system of fluid-driven actuators that enable soft robots to achieve more complex motions. The team's design allows for antagonistic motions and predicts the actuator's possible motions with a single fluid input, resulting in an actuator that can achieve far more complex movements.
A new study has mapped the parts of the brain that support fluid intelligence, a key feature of human cognition. The research found that patients with damage to the right frontal regions performed poorly in tasks requiring problem-solving and reasoning.
Neuroscientists have uncovered a brain circuit that enables mice to rapidly escape to shelter when faced with a threat. The retrosplenial cortex and superior colliculus form a circuit that encodes the direction to a shelter, allowing mice to accurately orient and escape.
Researchers have discovered a non-biological material that mimics learning behavior through electrical stimuli, enabling a new generation of supercomputers with AI capabilities. The discovery could overcome the stability-plasticity dilemma in AI development, allowing for more efficient and adaptable computing systems.
A new study from the University of Ottawa reveals that morning types tend to have superior verbal ability, contrary to previous research suggesting that evening types have an advantage. The study found that accounting for factors like bedtime and age, morning individuals outperformed their evening counterparts in verbal intelligence.