No body, no dopamine, no problem. Scientists have successfully coached lab-grown brain tissue to solve a classic robotics challenge, proving that the will to learn is hardwired into our neurons.

A new study introduces a global probabilistic forecasting model that predicts when and where ionospheric disturbances—measured by the Rate of total electron content (TEC) Index (ROTI)—are likely to ...

Sara Hooker, CEO of Adaption Labs, argues that the future of AI lies in adaptive learning rather than simply increasing model size.

UC Santa Cruz researchers are exploring how brains learn, adapt, and improve, which could help us better understand and address neurological conditions.

With the introduction of adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) for Parkinson's disease, new questions emerge regarding who, why, and how to treat. This paper outlines the pathophysiological rationale ...

This study presents a bio-inspired control framework for soft robots, enhancing tracking accuracy by over 44% under disturbances while maintaining stability.

This repository is publicly available on GitHub and provides full access to the source code required to reproduce all experiments reported in the manuscript. The source code has been archived on ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Taylor Soper on Jan 6, 2026 at 8:51 ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

Gradient Ventures has spun out of Google to better position itself to win deals in the fast-moving early-stage AI market, according to people familiar with the situation. Gradient Ventures is now ...