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 ...

As we move through 2026, the landscape of puzzle-solving has shifted dramatically from simple leisure activity to a sophisticated tool for cognitive enhancement. Recent developments in meta-puzzle ...

Have you ever been impressed by how AI models like ChatGPT or GPT-4 seem to “understand” complex problems and provide logical answers? It’s easy to assume these systems are capable of genuine ...

In early June, Apple researchers released a study suggesting that simulated reasoning (SR) models, such as OpenAI’s o1 and o3, DeepSeek-R1, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet Thinking, produce outputs consistent ...

Using two newly developed types of reasoning tests, a team of researchers at UCL and UCLH has identified key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and problem-solving. The results will ...

As academic deadlines loom and science coursework demands intense focus, the traditional daily puzzle is getting a 2026 upgrade. New trends show that the most effective brain workouts now combine ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Solving word problems is a key component of math curriculum in primary schools. One must have acquired basic language skills to make sense of word problems. So why do children still find certain word ...