This study presents a potentially valuable exploration of the role of thalamic nuclei in language processing. The results will be of interest to researchers interested in the neurobiology of language.

Researchers at the company are trying to understand their A.I. system’s mind—examining its neurons, running it through psychology experiments, and putting it on the therapy couch.

In 1988, shortly after the release of his film Beetlejuice, the director Tim Burton highlighted a cast member who he felt stole the show: Catherine O’Hara, who played the snobbishly over-the-top ...

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Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes that the "really special" Wu Yize will become the world number one within three years. Wu won his first ranking title when he beat four-time world ...

Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform. By Siobhan Roberts A few weeks ago, a high school student emailed Martin ...

The chart-topping Japanese trio recently played at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds festival in Pasadena. By Nicole Fell Assistant Editor The signing comes on the heels of the J-pop group’s latest single ...

The teenager was researching the Miura-ori fold when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and wildfires raged in Southern California. “I thought maybe these origami patterns, which are strong and ...

I pushed eight free AI chatbots to their limits to find the best AI chatbots of 2026. To explore our top picks, check out ZDNET's chatbot-by-chatbot guide.

U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico have fallen to their lowest level in more than 50 years, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of ...

It comes from leaves of the oregano plant. You may be familiar with oregano's use in cooking. It's also been used in traditional folk or herbal medicine for centuries to treat or prevent illnesses.