Lack of focus doesn’t equal lack of intelligence — it’s proof of an intricate brain

Lack of focus doesn’t equal lack of intelligence — it’s proof of an intricate brain

Imagine a busy restaurant: dishes clattering, music playing, people talking loudly over one another. It’s a wonder that anyone in that kind of environment can focus enough to have a conversation. A new study by researchers at Brown University’s Carney Institute for Brain Science provides some of the most detailed insights yet into the brain … Read more

Roger Guillemin (1924–2024), neuroscientist who showed how the brain controls hormones

Roger Guillemin (1924–2024), neuroscientist who showed how the brain controls hormones

Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Roger Guillemin identified the molecules in the brain that control the production of hormones in endocrine glands such as the pituitary and thyroid. His work led to a torrent of advances in neuroendocrinology, with far-reaching effects on studies of metabolism, reproduction and growth. For his discoveries on peptide-hormone production in the brain, … Read more

Sam Altman developing new AI “Brain Chips” or Neuromorphic chips

Sam Altman developing new AI “Brain Chips” or Neuromorphic chips

Sam Altman, a leading figure in the tech industry and head of OpenAI, is spearheading an ambitious project to raise funds for the development and worldwide production of advanced AI chips. These chips are designed to operate similarly to the human brain, which could lead to significant improvements in the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of AI … Read more