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Why do we have traveling brain waves?

A new review article synthesizes information on neural traveling waves, concluding they are a computational engine in the visual cortex. These waves allow the brain to build internal representations of the external world, enabling prediction and perception.

SourceSalk Institute·JournalNeuron·DateJul 21, 2026

A novel deep learning architecture for multi-source data fusion

A team of researchers proposes a deep learning architecture called CCDNN to learn correlated representations for multi-source data fusion. The method demonstrates promising performance, surpassing existing methods in reconstruction tasks and achieving better results in industrial fault diagnosis and remaining useful life cases.

SourceIEEE Chinese Association of Automation·JournalIEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 15, 2026

A better vision test for toddlers

A new tool, WatDAT, measures vision equally precisely in younger toddlers by asking them to point out different shapes at progressively smaller sizes. This test can lead to earlier detection and treatment of vision problems in children under three, such as amblyopia or farsightedness.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalOphthalmic and Physiological Optics·TypeObservational study·DateOct 30, 2025

SEOULTECH researchers develop VFF-Net, a revolutionary alternative to backpropagation that transforms AI training

VFF-Net applies label-wise noise labelling, cosine similarity-based contrastive loss, and layer grouping to improve image classification performance compared to conventional forward-forward networks. The algorithm reduces test errors on various datasets, enabling lighter and more brain-like training methods that make AI more sustainable.

SourceSeoul National University of Science & Technology·JournalNeural Networks·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 16, 2025

Seeing with fresh eyes: Snails as a system for studying sight restoration

Researchers have established apple snails as a system to study eye regeneration, which may hold the key for restoring vision due to damage and disease. The team discovered that the snail eye is anatomically similar to humans and can regrow itself, with genes such as pax6 playing a crucial role in development.

SourceStowers Institute for Medical Research·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 6, 2025

Scientists urge earlier diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis to prevent permanent damage

A new study from the University of Bath reveals that delays in diagnosing and treating psoriatic arthritis often result in irreparable damage to joints. Early diagnosis and effective treatment can prevent this damage and improve physical function and quality of life for patients with PsA.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 1, 2025

Yonatan Stelzer earns the 2025 ISSCR Outstanding Young Investigator Award for his breakthrough approaches to addressing fundamental problems in mammalian development

Dr. Yonatan Stelzer has made significant contributions to understanding epigenetic mechanisms and embryonic development, challenging conventional knowledge with innovative approaches. His research aims to establish fully data-driven quantitative models of spatiotemporal processes in mammals.

Branch patterns in trees and art

Researchers found branch patterns in art to mirror those in nature, with values of α ranging from 1.5 to 2.8, corresponding to natural trees. Abstract artworks can be visually identified as trees using realistic α values, while works deviating from scaling exhibit reduced recognition.

SourcePNAS Nexus·JournalPNAS Nexus·DateFeb 11, 2025

The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to Anil Jain and Michael I. Jordan for core contributions in machine learning that have powered the development of biometrics and artificial intelligence

Anil Jain and Michael I. Jordan received the BBVA Foundation Award in Information and Communication Technologies for their pioneering work on machine learning, enabling transformative technologies like biometrics and artificial intelligence. Their research has unlocked applications of far-reaching impact on society.

Eyes on the brain at the University of Houston

Researchers found that autistic children prioritize faces in different ways, particularly when first seeing them, using an exploratory pattern characterized by larger face regions of interest. This may be associated with autism-related symptomology and decreased visual sensitivity to face information.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalBiological Psychiatry·DateDec 9, 2024

Chinese Medical Journal study reveals key insights on the global burden of thyroid cancer in 2022

A study published in the Chinese Medical Journal projects a significant rise in global thyroid cancer burden, with 821,214 new cases and 47,507 related deaths reported worldwide in 2022. The incidence is expected to increase by 44.1% from 2019 to 2030, with women experiencing higher rates than men.

SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateOct 16, 2024

A methodology to read QR codes on uneven surfaces

A team from the University of Barcelona has developed a new algorithm that can read QR codes on irregular surfaces, overcoming image quality and printing issues. The system uses mathematical functions to adjust for surface topography, providing reliable readings in various environments.

SourceUniversity of Barcelona·JournalPattern Recognition Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2024

What numbers do you see? A new bistable perceptual phenomenon on symbolic numbers

A team of researchers from the National Institute for Physiological Sciences in Japan found that partial occlusion of digital numerals can induce bistable interpretations of their semantic meanings. Long-time visual exposure to normal numerals biases perception, favoring a specific number interpretation.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalJournal of Vision·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 17, 2024

Biodiversity loss: Many students of environment-related subjects are partly unaware of the causes

A worldwide survey by Goethe University Frankfurt found that students in environmental studies are unaware of the main causes of biodiversity loss. The study identified eight response types with varying levels of understanding, with climate change being underestimated in many countries. The researchers suggest that this lack of knowled...

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·Journalnpj Biodiversity·TypeSurvey·DateAug 30, 2024

Tiny AI-based bio-loggers revealing the interesting bits of a bird’s day

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a small sensor-based data logger that automatically detects and records video of infrequent behaviors in wild seabirds. The bio-logger uses low-power sensors and artificial intelligence to capture rare behaviors, such as head-shaking and foraging habits, without needing human supervision.

SourceOsaka University·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 17, 2024

Novel dice loss functions for improved image segmentation

Novel Dice loss functions, t-vMF Dice loss and Adaptive t-vMF Dice loss, have been developed to improve image segmentation accuracy in medical images. These new functions outperform conventional formulations and show great potential for critical fields like medical imaging and diagnosis.

SourceMeijo University·JournalComputers in Biology and Medicine·TypeImaging analysis·DateDec 6, 2023

How neuroimaging can be better utilized to yield diagnostic information about individuals

Researchers from Dartmouth and University Medicine Essen found that strong links between brain measures and traits can be obtained when machine learning algorithms are utilized. This approach allows for high-powered results from moderate sample sizes, opening up studies of many traits and clinical conditions previously inaccessible.

SourceDartmouth College·JournalNature·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMar 14, 2023

New method gives rapid, objective insight into how cells are changed by disease

A new 'image analysis pipeline' called TDAExplore gives scientists rapid insight into how cells are changed by disease, using a combination of microscopy, topology, and artificial intelligence. This approach can provide objective information on cell changes, such as the movement of proteins like actin, even with limited training data.

Spot the difference -- oranges and lemons

A computer recognition system can quickly distinguish between oranges and lemons and spot different strains of pear, melon, apple, and plum with high accuracy. The system can be used for sorting and packing fruits and vegetables, as well as speeding up supermarket customer checkout.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Applied Pattern Recognition·DateMar 6, 2013

A new way to help computers recognize patterns

A new test developed by Ohio State University researchers helps identify the best algorithms for specific applications, reducing errors and improving results. The test rates algorithms on a scale from zero to one, providing a quick way to determine which methods are most effective.

SourceOhio State University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence·DateJan 24, 2006