Study suggests how the brain, with sleep, learns meaningful maps of spaces
Place cells are known to encode individual locations, but research finds stitching together a “cognitive map” of a whole environment requires a broader ensemble of cells, aided by sleep, over several days.
David Orenstein | The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory •
mit
Jan. 10, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 10, 2025 • ~8 min
Teaching AI to communicate sounds like humans do
Inspired by the mechanics of the human vocal tract, a new AI model can produce and understand vocal imitations of everyday sounds. The method could help build new sonic interfaces for entertainment and education.
Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL •
mit
Jan. 9, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 9, 2025 • ~8 min
How hard is it to prevent recurring blackouts in Puerto Rico?
Using the island as a model, researchers demonstrate the “DyMonDS” framework can improve resiliency to extreme weather and ease the integration of new resources.
David Chandler | MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems •
mit
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~8 min
Jan. 7, 2025 • ~8 min
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