Scientists Taught a Petri Dish of Brain Cells to Play Doom—They’re Getting Better

Few games have been meme-ified quite like Doom, and in the past, many have capitalized on the joke. Scientists have gotten E.
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A Petri Dish Full Of Human Brain Cells Just Learned How To Play Doom

Forget playing Doom on a calculator. Now you can play it with a clump of brain cells--no brainstem necessary.

A petri dish of human neurons has learned to play Doom: 'The cells play a lot like a beginner who's never seen a computer, and in fairness, they haven't'

Understandably, you're likely scratching your head, wondering how it's even possible for a petri dish to play Doom. Good question. The answer is the CL1, "the world’s first code ...

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

Doctors often advise exercising your brain to stay sharp but stretching your brain might be the better description.

Five simple ways to boost your brain health and sharpen your focus

Swap a snack, stretch your legs, flex your neurons, have a good laugh, take a mindful pause, or hit the hay a bit earlier. Your brain will thank you, and who knows, you might even notice your focus, ...

NYT Pips hints, answers for March 9, 2026

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become ...