Bernstein Network News. Find the latest news from our researchers regarding current research results, new research projects and initiatives as well as awards and prizes.
Quantifying objects: bees recognize that six is more than four
A new study at the University of Cologne proves that insects can perform basic numerical cognition tasks. Their neuronal network can also be used to perform successful machine learning
Fruit flies respond to rapid changes in the visual environment thanks to luminance-sensitive lamina neurons
Neurons in the visual system sensitive to luminance make it possible to maintain effective vision and react appropriately when encountering sudden decreases in illumination
How moon jellyfish get about
Researchers at the University of Bonn use a mathematical model to show how nerve cells control swimming.
Swing feel in the lab
The role of temporal fluctuations for the swing feel in jazz music
Novel cutting-edge AI research Centre in Berlin is funded with millions of euros by the German Government and the State of Berlin
The Berlin Institute for the Foundation of Learning and Data (BIFOLD) bundles AI expertise in the German capital merging the Berlin Centre for Machine Learning (BZML) and the Berlin Big Data Center (BBDC).
Sparking research enthusiasm amongst young and old
The booth of the Bernstein Network at the FORSCHA in Munich was one of the biggest magnet for inquisitive visitors of all ages.
Larval zebrafish as a model for perceptual decision-making
How larval zebrafish can be used for the study of perceptual decision-making
ERC Grants for Susanne Schreiber and Martin Rolfs in Berlin
The European Research Council supports three excellent projects at the Humboldt-Universität, two of which are headed by members of the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience.
How a penalty shootout is decided in the brain
Decision-making is controlled by different nerve cells
Between Arousal and Inhibition
Why nerve cells in the brain process information differently