Computer model matches humans at predicting how objects move
“3-D physics engine” from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory simulates the human brain to infer physical properties.
“3-D physics engine” from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory simulates the human brain to infer physical properties.
Algorithms could learn to recognize objects from a few examples, not millions; may better model human cognition.
Neuroscientists link autism to reduced activity of key neurotransmitter in human brain.
For the first time, scientists identify a neural population highly selective for music.
Former MIT president to begin three-year term on AAAS Board of Directors in February.
Neuroscientists unravel Shank3 gene’s role in autism and schizophrenia.
New technique could contribute to efforts to map the human brain.
Team re-engineers system to dramatically cut down on editing errors; improvements advance future human applications.
Newly identified mechanism allows the brain to strengthen links between neurons.
Neuroscientists find that children’s ability to count is key to distributing resources based on merit.
MIT physicists share prize in fundamental physics; Larry Guth and Liang Fu win New Horizons Prizes.