Summary: Researchers developed a groundbreaking synaptic transistor inspired by the human brain. This device can simultaneously process and store information, mimicking the brain’s capacity for higher-level thinking. Unlike previous brain-like computing devices, this transistor remains stable at room temperature, operates efficiently, consumes minimal energy, and retains stored information even when powered off, making it suitable …
Summary: Researchers found that visual aids creating illusions of movement, like screens showing a hand’s motion, can enhance motor performance and early-stage motor learning. Functional near-infrared spectroscopy revealed distinct brain activity changes in motor learning regions compared to traditional third-person motion observation. These findings may have implications for innovative treatments for hemiplegic stroke patients. Key …
Summary: A new study uncovers the significant influence of the gut microbiome on cognitive function and brain structure in healthy children. Analyzing data from 381 children in The RESONANCE cohort, the research identifies specific microbial species linked to higher cognitive abilities, while others correlate with lower cognitive scores. This study utilizes advanced machine learning models …
Summary: Researchers unveiled a significant similarity between AI memory processing and human hippocampal functions. This discovery, bridging AI and neuroscience, highlights a parallel in memory consolidation – a process crucial in transforming short-term to long-term memories – in both AI models and the human brain. The team focused on the Transformer model, a cornerstone in …
Summary: A recent study highlights the cognitive benefits of Interlingual Respeaking (IRSP), where language professionals collaborate with speech recognition software to create live subtitles in another language. This process, which combines simultaneous translation with the addition of punctuation and content labels, was the focus of a 25-hour upskilling course involving 51 language professionals. The course …
Summary: A new study, involving an extensive international sample of 1,001 children across 43 languages, offers groundbreaking insights into how infants and toddlers learn language. The research utilized day-long audio recordings and machine learning analysis. Key findings indicate that age, clinical factors, and the amount of adult speech children hear are the primary drivers of …
Summary: A new study reveals a significant vulnerability in large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT: they can be easily misled by incorrect human arguments. Researchers engaged ChatGPT in debate-like scenarios, finding that it often accepted invalid user arguments and abandoned correct responses, even apologizing for its initially correct answers. This susceptibility raises concerns about the …
When a thirsty and lonely male zebra finch changes his mind from getting a drink of water to prioritizing courtship, his dopamine-releasing brain cells reflect his new intensions © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee A pair of Zebra Finches (Taeniopygia guttata), male on the left, in Sturt National Park, NSW, … …
Songbirds with the most complex vocal learning abilities were also the best problem solvers and had the largest brains relative to body size © Copyright by GrrlScientist | hosted by Forbes | LinkTr.ee European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) in Woodbridge, Virginia. (Credit: Judy Gallagher / CC BY 2.0) Judy Gallagher via a Creative Commons license European …
Older budgerigars have the ability to learn new vocalizations, but their motivation and social interactions play a role in determining their success, according to a study conducted by scientists at New Mexico State University (NMSU). The researchers focused on budgerigars as their well-developed learning abilities offer interesting insights into language learning in humans. The study …