Concepts encoded by concept neurons can be an animal, an article of clothing, a place, or a person. The concept can be evoked ...

Hundreds of cubes of human brain tissue help scientists to chart the energy-making capabilities of various brain regions.

Through hands-on experiments, brain-bending games and expert insights, the free, all-ages annual event engages local ...

Researchers found organic glass in the skull of a volcano victim, indicating the extreme and unique environment triggered by Vesuvius's eruption in 79 CE.

There's no question that AI systems have accomplished some impressive feats, mastering games, writing text, and generating ...

The human brain appears to undergo accelerated ageing once a person reaches the age of 44, with the deterioration hitting a peak around 67 and plateauing around 90, according to a new study.

Females have one active X chromosome and one dormant X chromosome in each cell. But a study suggests that genes on the ...

Itay&Beyond grows brain tissue from patient urine stem cells to test neurological drugs, training the chips via video games ...

The finding of a new study could advance the development of new drugs that block or open such signaling channels to treat conditions as varied as epilepsy and some intellectual disorders.

The human brain possesses an amazing capacity to perceive images in novel ways, frequently creating perceptions based on ...

In late March 2025, a rumor spread online that Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, ...

Bioprocessors could give us the tools to achieve AGI far sooner than anyone expected, but this leap comes with risks that we need to confront head-on.