Engineered sensor reveals the brain’s hidden chemical conversations
Scientists have engineered a protein able to record the incoming chemical signals of brain cells (as opposed to…
AI Reaches Human-Level Skill in Language Analysis, Study Finds
New research shows AI can analyze language with skills rivaling human experts. Credits: Jernej Furman from Slovenia, CC…
Learning a new language is like a ‘whole-body exercise’ for older adults
TOKYO (AP) — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports…
Human researchers still outperform AI when it comes to writing trustworthy systematic reviews
Despite rapid advances in large language models, this study shows that human expertise remains critical for producing rigorous…
Woman’s two-year journey advocating for Auslan support highlights cracks in aged care system
Every day June Beutel sits alone, unable to connect with those around her. The 87-year-old woman was born…
Pandemic lockdown measures linked to increased developmental concerns in young children
Lockdown and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic were associated with increased developmental concerns about young children…
AI-powered tool improves object detection for visually impaired users
Over the last few years, systems and applications that help visually impaired people navigate their environment have undergone…
Specialized neurons help the brain detect where words begin and end
Why is it so easy to hear individual words in your native language, but in a foreign language…
Study explores scent’s role in social status perceptions
As humans, we are constantly navigating social status, using subconscious strategies to assert either our dominance or prestige. …
Early lean mass shapes long-term brain development in preterm infants
A new study reveals that the quality of early growth, not just weight gain, influences long-term brain outcomes…
Report highlights strength of Greek language retention in Australia
Federal Member for Adelaide Steve Georganas commissioned a landmark report on preserving the Greek language across generations in…
New computer model sheds light on how brain circuits support flexible thinking
Every day, your brain makes thousands of decisions under uncertainty. Most of the time, you guess right. When…