How do neural circuits in the brain implement normalization? 🧠
In our new paper, we show that just normalizing sensory input isn't enough. Crucially, we must also normalize the error signals! 🧵👇
Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2603.17676
All template files have explicit instructions for when not to edit the text. It's flexible too.
As a special case, Daily Notes are hybrid because the top half is untouched raw text and the bottom half is collaborative with instructions to add relevant links to "Primary Node/Synthesis/Open Question"
I can imagine you can have two running at the same time for:
1) active dictation note-taking,
2) active refactoring the synthesis/relationship nodes
I bet you could use a third agent to also make planning documents here that code dispatch could run and iterate on separately too. It's flexible
That's a good point. Each node template has instructions to keep date logs for each node that you produce, so changes can be tracked. In theory, you could also prompt the agent to make a relationship or synthesis node of your changing opinions, with links to the logged primary nodes and daily notes.
The Result: A living research vault that grows with your research.
Not a graveyard of things you planned to read or a flat folder of notes.
It's a fully customizable system that actually compounds.
With dictation, it's frictionless too!
github.com/ilennaj/obsidian-scientist-knowledge-template
Working Principles: Primary Nodes are not interpretation zones — they contain only what the source material says, closely paraphrased or summarized. Syntheses are explicitly marked as interpretation and cross-source integration. Open Questions are parsimonious — one focused question per note, not a list of musings. Relationship Nodes are flat and specific — they describe one relationship cluster at a time, not general "topics." Skill Notes are honest about uncertainty — the "what's murky" section is as important as the objective content. This vault evolves — nodes are updated, priority interests split, questions get answered, skills deepen.
ME: Daily notes, reading journals, and dictated thoughts... these are all voice preserved and never touched by AI. That's the part that's actually mine.
AI: Linking nodes, surfacing open questions, and updating project records are all the AI's job. The AI provides the glue.
My memory sucks. Note-taking is my superpower.
I decided to upgrade this superpower by making a living knowledge base for research, powered by Claude Code (or any context agent).
Here's a github template so you can do the same too. 🧵
github.com/ilennaj/obsidian-scientist-knowledge-template
In two hours we (with gunnar blohm and jordan matelsky) will run a webinar talking about our philosophy for doing good science and becoming good at science. And the tool planyourscience.com I wrote to help. If you want to join us you can sign up here:t.co/OJOQe1Ly18
🧠What do neurons “want”?✨
Kempner researchers @binxuwang.bsky.social and Carlos Ponce have developed a way for neurons to train AI image models to match their “preferences.”
Read more about the research, out now in @natneuro.nature.com, here: bit.ly/4bz47hw
#neuroscience #NeuroAI
The deadline to apply for the Brain Prize Cajal summer course in Computational Neuroscience has been extended to March 9! We’re excited for you to join us in sunny Lisbon! Please do not hesitate to send in an application and learn about computational neuroscience! @gjorjulijana.bsky.social
Thanks for highlighting this interview Ben!
At the Deep Learning Indaba 2025 (Urunana!) I chatted with the EIC of iafrikan.com about the importance of summer schools like Neuromatch Academy for accessing Comp Neuro and NeuroAI training!
@deeplearningindaba.bsky.social
@neuromatch.bsky.social
Dendritic arbors provide neuroscience with an ideal opportunity to study how individual neurons interact with their broader circuitry and are the field’s best bet to bridge cellular and systems neuroscience, writes @justinkohare.bsky.social.
#neuroskyence
www.thetransmitter.org/dendrites/de...
Cosyne Viewing Parties
Visas, costs, care responsibilities, and environmental concerns all limit Cosyne attendance. Luckily, the talks are livestreamed; but watching alone is the high road to an aneurism. Hence: viewing parties! Gather regionally to watch Cosyne talks! More info: shorturl.at/3DHZX.
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
Mentors/TAs are giving their tutorials. Spiros Chavlis introduces Python with the LIF model, Will Dorrell on neural computation, Kira Düsterwald on Probability Theory, Isabel Cornacchia on Dynamical Systems, Colleen Gillon on Reinforcement learning, and Rubén Herzog on information theory applied to neural data.
A massive shoutout to our incredible mentors and TAs! 🙌
They delivered 6 wonderful tutorials. Their energy and dedication make this school special. 💻🧠 🇿🇦
@spiroschav.bsky.social | Will Dorrell | @kiradust.bsky.social | @isabelmaria-c.bsky.social | @colleenjg.bsky.social | @rherzoga.bsky.social
The venue is quiet tonight, but the anticipation is electric. ⚡️
Tomorrow, this space fills with students ready to gather and share knowledge. This is why we are here. We are Imbizo, and we love what we do. #imbizo2026
Come work with us!!!
Today is #GivingTuesday! Join us in helping to make computational science education accessible to everyone, everywhere!
Since, 2021, Neuromatch Academy and Climatematch Academy have supported nearly 14,000 learners from 135 countries.
Your support makes this possible.
neuromatch.io/donate/
Applications are now open for our #KempnerInstitute Research Fellowships!
Postdocs studying the foundations of #intelligence or applications of #AI are encouraged to apply.
Learn more and apply by Oct. 1:
bit.ly/3UvpSpe
#LLMs #NeuroAI #ML @shamkakade.bsky.social
Finishing my 2 weeks of travel to #CCN2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands and @deeplearningindaba.bsky.social #DLI2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. I saw tons o stellar research and ideas grounded in urgent real world applications of AI to improve people's lives. Now it's time to recuperate back home in Boston 😌🫠😊
Formulas and numbers from the field of machine learning written in white chalk on a blackboard
Together with #AIMS, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, we have an exciting position to fill: The AIMS - Tübingen Junior Research Chair in Machine Learning for Science! 1/2
The Harvard @kempnerinstitute.bsky.social spotlights me and my efforts there and at @imbizo.bsky.social in this article! Check it out!
Today, @hhmi.org stopped all competitions supporting ECRs when we needed it most.
As an FGLI undergraduate 2014/2015 HHMI EXROP participant, a 2020 Gilliam Fellow, and applicant for the now paused 2025 HGF program - I was a consistently supported by HHMI throughout my career.
Please reconsider!
I am a proud HHMI Gilliam Fellow alumn. The HHMI funded me at a critical time in my career - a real inflection point that made me realize that I had a place and future in science. I always looked to the HHMI as a safety net to those historically excluded by academia, 1/4
I'm so sad to hear this too - I gave so much time and effort into this application too. At the very least it helped give me the push to solidify ideas that I'm trying to push forward. We'll make it work somehow.
Testing this briefly felt like this gamifies the writing and planning process especially since there's a rating system that comes with the feedback- honestly fun to use to expand on fledgling projects!
I have seen folks waste so much time by not properly planning research. Missed literature, missing controls, ignored hypotheses, etc. Lack of planning also produces bad science (e.g. analysis until significant). So I am writing an app. Looking for feedback. scientific-paper-planner-test.vercel.app
🧠🤖 Computational Neuroscience summer school IMBIZO in Cape Town is open for applications again!
💻🧬 3 weeks of intense coursework & projects with support from expert tutors and faculty
📈Apply until July 1st!
🔗https://imbizo.africa/
It feels so good to see Imbizo students doing great things! @imbizo.bsky.social #imbizo
