Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Navigating the Complexities of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Disease

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Lewy body disease (LBD), and their combination is like trying to untangle a web of misdirection and overlapping symptoms. This study examined the accuracy of clinical diagnoses compared to post-mortem autopsy results, shedding light on the challenges healthcare professionals face when identifying these dementia subtypes. The findings reveal that clinical diagnosis […]

Published on March 21, 2023

BitBrain and SBC Memory: A Symphony of Learning and Inference for the Brain-like Technology!

Imagine a performance where sparse coding, computational neuroscience, and information theory come together harmoniously to create BitBrain and Sparse Binary Coincidence (SBC) memories! These innovative tools enable speedy learning and robust inference for brain-like neuromorphic architectures. Inspired by the intricate melodies of a symphony, the SBC memory stores coincidences between detected features in a training […]

Published on March 21, 2023

Deciphering How Depression Impacts Learning Using Functional MRI

Step right up and witness the amazing brain circus! Scientists have taken a close look at how depression affects our ability to learn from feedback. Using a special tool called functional MRI, they observed the brain in action as it navigated the ups and downs of reinforcement learning. Just like a tightrope walker or trapeze […]

Published on March 21, 2023