Juliana Campos
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Juliana Campos is an editorial byline for New Frontier Magazine, with a focus on Biotech & Health, Neuroscience & Mind. Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.
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What 'Smart' AI Really Means: A Guide to Three Competing Definitions
The term "smart" in AI is not monolithic, encompassing task-based performance, economic/contextual reasoning, and educability. Understanding these competing definitions is key to accurately evaluating AI capabilities and bridging the gap with public perception.
Oct 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Beyond the Bottleneck: How Brain-Inspired Chips Are Redefining AI's Future
Neuromorphic computing mimics the brain's structure to create more efficient AI, addressing the power and performance limitations of traditional chips and the looming energy crisis in AI development. This brain-inspired approach enables real-time learning with significantly reduced energy consumption.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Decoding Brain-Computer Interface Signals: Computational Methods and Algorithms
Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) decode brain signals using a multi-stage computational pipeline involving signal processing, feature extraction, and classification algorithms. Understanding these methods is key to translating neural intent into actionable commands for external devices.
Sep 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Longevity Science's Ethical Divide: Will Only the Rich Live Forever?
Experts warn that extended lifespans could lead to "longevity without security," forcing additional decades of work and financial strain on those without corresponding societal reforms, according to t
Sep 12, 2026 · 3 min read
4 Emerging Neurotechnologies for Brain Health & Resilience
Despite a surge in innovation, nearly 80% of emerging neurotechnologies for brain health and resilience remain years away from FDA approval, most still in early developmental stages.
Sep 3, 2026 · 5 min read
What Are AI Models of Brain Function in Neuroscience Research?
Researchers are now mimicking biological sleep processes, like synaptic downscaling, to improve how artificial intelligence models retain concepts during learning.
Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Personalized Medicine's Microbiome Influence on Health?
In a healthy human adult, bacterial cells outnumber human cells by approximately ten to one, and their collective genes exceed our own by a factor of 200, according to the NIH Common Fund and Baylor C
Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Physicians Prioritize AI for Admin Relief
A deep convolutional neural network (DCNN) model achieved performance on par with 21 board-certified dermatologists in classifying skin cancers, according to PMC .
Aug 22, 2026 · 6 min read
AI-assisted fetal ultrasound improves care in low-resource settings
In a recent study, non-experts using an AI-assisted blind sweep protocol achieved diagnostic accuracy for gestational age and fetal presentation comparable to trained ultrasonographers.
Aug 9, 2026 · 2 min read
7 Neurotechnologies for Mental Health Treatment in 2026
The number of clinical trials for vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) alone has grown exponentially since 2015, with 86% of these non-invasive trials reporting symptom improvements.
Aug 7, 2026 · 6 min read
AI Note-Taking Tools Boost Hospital Efficiency Amidst Wider Adoption Concerns
In a sector often slow to innovate, 100% of surveyed health systems are already adopting generative AI tools like Ambient Notes for clinical documentation, marking a rapid shift in how patient visits
Aug 4, 2026 · 4 min read
AI brain scans could diagnose aging faster, but bias and privacy loom.
A recent study showed AI could detect Alzheimer's markers five years earlier than traditional methods, yet only 3% of clinics in underserved areas have access to such technology.
Jul 31, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is Working Memory and How It Powers Your Consciousness?
Imagine holding seven distinct thoughts at once.
Jul 20, 2026 · 4 min read
How Memory Formation & Retrieval Works in the Brain in 2026
Neuroscientists observed tiny bursts of electrical activity, known as "brain ripples," flowing between neurons in 14 people immediately after exercise, according to the BBC .
Jul 5, 2026 · 5 min read
How Do Brain-Computer Interfaces Connect Minds and Machines?
Macaque monkeys are already navigating virtual reality environments using only their thoughts, revealing the profound potential of brain-computer interfaces.
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min read
OpenAI throttles services amid extreme heatwaves
During a record-breaking heatwave last month, OpenAI quietly throttled access for some enterprise users.
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
IBM unveils Nighthawk quantum processor, pushing quantum limits
IBM's new Nighthawk quantum processor now packs 120 qubits, enabling circuits 30% more complex than its predecessor.
Jun 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Advocates push for education reform amid domestic crisis
As of January 2025, disability-based discrimination cases constituted nearly half of the Education Department's 12,000 outstanding civil rights cases, according to Education Week .
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Record subsea tunnels and flexible data centers push tech boundaries
"RAMageddon," the term for soaring memory chip prices, just forced budget phone maker Nothing to cancel its next product.
Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Ultrasonic Waves Brew Espresso Without Hot Water
In blind taste tests, around 100 regular coffee drinkers could not reliably distinguish between traditional espresso and a new ultrasonic-brewed version made with room-temperature water.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read