Neuroscience & Psychology
Brain research, cognition, behaviour and mental processes
Academic Integrity Challenges Intensify Amidst Emerging AI Practices
This week highlights significant events in academic research integrity, focusing on misconduct allegations, AI's impact on peer review, and emerging regulations.
The Lasting Power of Fairy Tales: Insights from Scholar Maria Tatar
Maria Tatar explores how fairy tales shape our understanding of human experience, blending enchanting narratives with profound emotional themes.
Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute to Tackle Cognitive Health Challenges
The Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute launches to address cognitive health issues through collaborative research and advanced training programs.
Dr. Vinay Prasad Created Long Lists of Randomized Trials for Other People to Do. Does That Make Him an EBM Guru?
Shares“How Not To Get Fooled by the Medical Literature” Despite everything that’s happened, Dr. Vinay Prasad still feels entitled to teach a 19-part online course titled How Not to Get Fooled by the M...
Dr. Vinay Prasad Advocates for Evidence-Based Medicine Amidst RCT Controversies
Dr. Vinay Prasad champions the importance of randomized controlled trials, asserting their feasibility to enhance public health strategies and vaccine efficacy.
Quantum Source Unveils Atom-Photon Integration for Enhanced Quantum Computing
Quantum Source Labs has introduced a novel technique utilizing single-atom memory to significantly improve entanglement rates for scalable quantum systems.
Two Cambridge Professors Elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship
Professors Clemens Kaminski and Duncan McFarlane from Cambridge are recognized for their significant contributions to engineering and technology.
Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases
Gene therapy offers hope for treating genetic disorders, yet challenges in accessibility and economics remain significant hurdles to widespread application.
AMD's Technologies Drive Precision Control in Quantum Computing
AMD's advanced hardware plays a pivotal role in enhancing qubit control and error correction within Quantum Machines' systems.
The Brain is a Composite Organ
SharesA new study published in Nature Neuroscience shows evidence that our brains are actually two organs combined into one composite organ. You may be thinking that I am referring to the two hemisphe...
New Insights into Brain Development: Understanding Distinct Neural Origins
Recent research reveals the brain's distinct embryonic origins, reshaping our understanding of its development and promising advancements in stem cell research.
Vaccine Advocates Didn’t Advocate for Moderna’s Failed CMV Vaccine. What Does That Reveal About the Vaccines We Do Advocate For?
Shares According to the CDC: CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in the United States. About 1 in 200 babies is born with congenital CMV. About 1 in 5 babies with congenital CMV w...
Evaluating Vaccine Advocacy: Lessons from Moderna's CMV Vaccine Setback
Moderna's CMV vaccine failure highlights vaccine advocates' commitment to scientific transparency and the importance of acknowledging setbacks in public health.
Diraq and Dell Enhance Quantum Computing Through High-Performance Integration
Diraq and Dell's collaboration aims to merge classical and quantum computing in a new HPC environment, paving the way for advanced computational workflows.
New Study Reveals Gender Differences in Infant Attention from Birth
Research published in *Biology of Sex Differences* shows notable attention disparities between male and female infants shortly after birth.
Quantum Computational Sensing Achieves Significant Accuracy Enhancements in Magnetic Field Measurements
Cornell and MIT's research on quantum computational sensing improves magnetic field measurement accuracy by integrating computation into readings.
Diraq and Dell Collaborate to Integrate Quantum Processing with High-Performance Computing
Diraq and Dell's collaboration integrates quantum processing with high-performance computing, enhancing efficiency and real-time operations in complex workflows.
“There is No Such Thing as Natural Immunity; There is Survivor Immunity.”
Shares We tend to think that natural things are good things, but that’s not always the case. When it came to SARS-CoV-2, “natural immunity” killed over 1 million Americans and injured millions more. I...
Understanding the Risks of Relying on Natural Immunity Against COVID-19
Natural immunity from COVID-19 isn't synonymous with safety; it carries severe health risks, and relying on it can be dangerously misleading.
Department of Energy Launches $215 Million Quantum Computing Initiative
The DOE's Quantum Genesis Q Competition aims to develop fault-tolerant quantum computers with substantial funding for commercial innovation.