From early childhood, the brain runs two systems side by side. One helps children understand words. The other helps them ...

The brain’s hidden timing code When I look at the latest work on brain dynamics, the most striking idea is that every region of the cortex seems to run on its own preferred tempo. Scientists describe ...

Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can write an essay or plan a menu almost instantly. But until recently, it was also easy to stump them. The models, which rely on language patterns to respond ...

When we picture the future of human evolution, we often imagine larger brains and sharper intellect. We envision creatures powered by technology and intelligence, resembling the big-headed life forms ...

Humans possess a remarkable balance between stability and flexibility, enabling them to quickly establish new plans and adjust goals even in the face of sudden changes. However, "model-free ...

In the history of civilisation, all advancement, be it medical, technological or social, has followed a linear path. Sure, ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the big picture of artificial intelligence. It is not possible to understand the long-term future of artificial ...

Do you know why our brains can replay our most embarrassing moments from years ago in high resolution, but struggle to remember a compliment from last week? The reason is our brains’ tendency to hold ...