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This series examines the latest advances and insights on the intersection between neuroscience and AI.

How neuromorphic computing could improve AI

Mihai Petrovici explains what neuromorphic computing is and how it can speed up and reduce energy consumption in artificial intelligence and brain simulations.

By Gaute Einevoll
23 September 2026 | 102 min listen
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Dimensionality—neuroscience’s red herring?

Placing too much emphasis on a specific interpretation of dimensionality, or treating it as an end-all quantification of some aspect of neural computation, may hinder progress in understanding the brain.

By Matthew Perich
7 September 2026 | 8 min read
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The promise of open neuroscience for Latin America

Two Uruguayan researchers explain how their work on computational tools to decode breathing from mouse video recordings could spark more open science initiatives in Latin America.

By Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
28 August 2026 | 8 min read
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A promessa da neurociência aberta para a América Latina

Dois pesquisadores uruguaios explicam como seu trabalho com ferramentas computacionais para decodificar a respiração a partir de gravações em vídeo de camundongos pode inspirar novas iniciativas de ciência aberta na América Latina.

By Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
28 August 2026 | 9 min read
Pixelated researchers stand underneath floating lights.

La promesa de la neurociencia abierta para Latinoamérica

Dos investigadores uruguayos explican cómo su trabajo en herramientas computacionales para decodificar la respiración a partir de grabaciones de video de ratones podría impulsar más iniciativas de ciencia abierta en América Latina.

By Francisco J. Rivera Rosario
28 August 2026 | 9 min read

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University probe leads to retraction of four neural tube studies

The University of Maryland conducted an internal investigation that identified image duplications and other data integrity issues in the studies, according to the retraction notices.

By Claudia López Lloreda
16 October 2026 | 6 min read
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Highly cited autism paper earns expression of concern over data duplications

The notice, published in Nature last week, also addressed an image duplication identified by a prominent research-integrity sleuth.

By Madeline Shaw
16 October 2026 | 4 min read
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Govern neurodata by how it’s used, not where it’s from

New neurodata laws will shape how researchers gather, share and reuse brain data. A use-based governance protects basic researchers and those whose data are being used, without freezing science.

By José M. Muñoz
16 October 2026 | 7 min read