No body, no dopamine, no problem. Scientists have successfully coached lab-grown brain tissue to solve a classic robotics challenge, proving that the will to learn is hardwired into our neurons.

Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small adjustments to make sure it doesn't fall over. It ...

Imagine balancing a ruler upright in the palm of the hand: There is a need to continually pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make several little changes to ensure it does not topple over.

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz have successfully trained lab-grown brain organoids to solve a classic engineering challenge known as the inverted pendulum or ...