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Drones Navigate Unseen Environments With Liquid Neural Networks

MIT researchers exhibit a new advancement in autonomous drone navigation, using brain-inspired liquid neural networks that excel in out-of-distribution scenarios.
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New Type of Nanotube Connection Found in the Developing Brain

A new study into how cells in the outer layer of the brain interact during development has revealed a novel connection between cells via nanotubes, before the formation of synapses.
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Fasting May Tell the Brain To Break Down Unhealthy Molecules

New research from the Max Planck Institute has shown that the brain plays a role in triggering autophagy – the waste disposal system in cells that provides more energy – in response to fasting.
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The Human Desire To Help Is Universal

A global study shows human tendency to help others within their social group is universal.
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New Brain Target Identified in Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Work

A research team has pinpointed a new neurological target that could improve walking recovery in patients with spinal cord injuries.
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Mass Resignation at Leading Neuroscience Journals Prompted by High Article Processing Fees

The entire editorial boards of two of the highest-ranked brain imaging journals have resigned in protest at article processing charges (APC) for the journals' open access (OA) content.
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TikTok's Complex Relationship With Mental Health

Is TikTok a help or a hindrance to mental wellbeing? It's complicated, says a new study from the University of Minnesota.
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Smartwatch Info Could Help Assess Early Parkinson's Disease

Commercially available smartphones and watches are able to capture key features of early, untreated Parkinson’s disease.
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The Chemical Signals That Link Exercise and Brain Health

Researchers studied how chemical signals from contracting muscles promote healthy brains. Their findings reveal how these signals help grow and regulate new brain networks while also pointing toward ways of improving brain health through exercise.
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Why Some Children May Take Longer To Learn New Words

Where children look when learning new words impacts how quickly they learn, reports a new study from the University of East Anglia.
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