One of the most invigorating streams of research in the field of cognitive science is the practice of cognitive modeling. We’re far from understanding how the mind works, but by building cognitive ...

Cognitive diagnosis models (CDMs) have been advocated as a useful tool in calibrating large-scale assessments, yet the computational challenges are inevitably amplified when the modeling complexity (e ...

VANCOUVER - March 8, 2026 - Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single trendline, they now realize that vast individual differences require a ...

An AI model predicted cognitive decline in MS with about 90% accuracy using brain scans, clinical data, and demographics.

Multimodal models and world models are emerging as promising frameworks for extending language-based AI beyond text, towards ...

A new study reveals that perceived loneliness accelerates cognitive decline and shortens lifespan, while isolation does not.

With the rapid process of population aging, age-related diseases are becoming more and more prevalent. Dementia, as the most important kind of senile disease, has become the fourth major chronic ...

This is Part 2 of a five-part blog series exploring the nature of cognition and its relationship with consciousness. In Part 1, we considered the surprisingly elusive definition of cognition as well ...

Some people might not mind spending time alone, but new research with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness — rather than strictly being alone — may experience ...