Lab-in-the-loop framework enables rapid evolution of complex multi-mutant proteins

The search space for protein engineering grows exponentially with complexity. A protein of just 100 amino acids has 20100 possible variants—more combinations than atoms in the observable universe.

Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem

Cartpole is often used in reinforcement learning research: it's easy to simulate and fast to run, but unlike pattern recognition tasks, it requires constant, fine-grained adjustments rather than a ...

Brain organoids can be trained to solve a goal-directed task

Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler ...

Pop-up-style 3D electrode array captures organoid-wide brain rhythms in real time

A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown ...
IEEE

Dynamical Causal Graph Neural Network for EEG Emotion Recognition

Abstract: Recently, topological graphs based on structural or functional connectivity of brain network have been utilized to construct graph neural networks (GNN) for Electroencephalogram (EEG) ...
manilatimes

TRM Labs Announces $70M Series C to Scale AI Solutions to Disrupt Criminal Networks and Counter National Security Threats

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TRM Labs, the company building AI solutions to disrupt criminal networks and counter national security threats, today announced a recently-closed USD ...
Aviation Week

Rocket Lab Suffers Neutron Setback

Rocket Lab suffered a structural failure of the Neutron rocket’s Stage 1 tank during testing, setting back efforts to get to the inaugural flight for the fully reusable launcher. The mishap occurred ...
Houston Chronicle

Exclusive: Mike Miles helped broker a nearly $1M deal for HISD-style reforms at a charter network

State-appointed Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles played a central role early in negotiations for a nearly $1 million contract between a Texas charter school network and a for-profit Colorado ...
Seattle Times

WA superintendent says K-12 schools need more math — and funding

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal wants the state to boost education funding and enact a fairer tax system to pay for it. Reykdal on Thursday said he supports proposals that ...
Government Technology

All Learners Network Unveils AI Tool for Math Education

As schools across the U.S. continue to grapple with low math achievement and persistent staffing shortages, some district leaders are exploring whether artificial intelligence can aid in improved ...
Ars Technica

Researchers isolate memorization from problem-solving in AI neural networks

When engineers build AI language models like GPT-5 from training data, at least two major processing features emerge: memorization (reciting exact text they’ve seen before, like famous quotes or ...