Daniel Ansari π¨π¦
@numcog.bsky.social
Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience & Learning at Western University. CIFAR Fellow. Opinions are my own (he/him/his) π¨π¦
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It was the most obvious explanation. And Detroit will pay for it.
Pure corruption of the crudest sort. And Lutnick and Trump are in on it. A Detroit billionaire met with Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, hours before President Trump said he would block the opening of a new bridge connecting Detroit to Canada, officials said.
Bridge Owner Lobbied Administration Before Trump Blasted Competing Span to Canada
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM
It was the most obvious explanation. And Detroit will pay for it.
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Don't forget that tomorrow is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Let's celebrate all of the amazing female scientists across the world and the girls aspiring to become scientists themselves. #IDWGS2026 π©βπ¬ π§ͺ βοΈ π’
Here's a link to the official UNESCO website for the 2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science: unes.co/rcf7e3
2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Join UNESCO on 11 February 2026 for a global event celebrating women in science and shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together
unes.co
February 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Don't forget that tomorrow is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Let's celebrate all of the amazing female scientists across the world and the girls aspiring to become scientists themselves. #IDWGS2026 π©βπ¬ π§ͺ βοΈ π’
From the beautiful Markdale in Grey County, Ontario
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
From the beautiful Markdale in Grey County, Ontario
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Honest to Zeus, what is the point of putting Andrew Scheer on air if he's going to lie about absolutely everything? Just utterly, shamelessly lie from start to finish. #PnPCBC
February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Honest to Zeus, what is the point of putting Andrew Scheer on air if he's going to lie about absolutely everything? Just utterly, shamelessly lie from start to finish. #PnPCBC
Every single time...
February 10, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Every single time...
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π¨ Canadians recognize that health misinformation does significant harm.
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
π¨ Canadians recognize that health misinformation does significant harm.
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
90% (!) believe the government has a responsibility address the issue!
via @cmadocs.bsky.social cc @scienceupfirst.bsky.social
New: "Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Learning: A Meta-Meta-Analysis" by Wagenmakers and colleagues revealing evidence for "severe publication bias and extreme between-study heterogeneity" in existing meta-analyses of the effects of AI on learning: osf.io/preprints/ps...
OSF
osf.io
February 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
New: "Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Learning: A Meta-Meta-Analysis" by Wagenmakers and colleagues revealing evidence for "severe publication bias and extreme between-study heterogeneity" in existing meta-analyses of the effects of AI on learning: osf.io/preprints/ps...
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A recently discovered brain network that links cognition and actions may have an important role in Parkinsonβs disease and could improve its treatment, according to a study in Nature. go.nature.com/49VBuKI #Neuroskyence π§ͺ
February 10, 2026 at 2:12 AM
A recently discovered brain network that links cognition and actions may have an important role in Parkinsonβs disease and could improve its treatment, according to a study in Nature. go.nature.com/49VBuKI #Neuroskyence π§ͺ
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Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt
February 10, 2026 at 5:59 AM
Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt
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Taking advantage of cold temperatures and the under-utilized outdoor space on the third floor of our school to experiment with making colourful blocks of ice.
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
February 9, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Taking advantage of cold temperatures and the under-utilized outdoor space on the third floor of our school to experiment with making colourful blocks of ice.
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
ClassroomScrolling > DoomScrolling
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If you think you deserve better then you should participate and you should step up.
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
If you think you deserve better then you should participate and you should step up.
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Breakthrough @nature.com study showcases new non-invasive treatment for Parkinsonβs Disease that targets the somato-cognitive action network (SCAN) with personalized neuromodulation, for superior outcomes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 8, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Breakthrough @nature.com study showcases new non-invasive treatment for Parkinsonβs Disease that targets the somato-cognitive action network (SCAN) with personalized neuromodulation, for superior outcomes. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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When mentoring my students I am often surprised at how strong the pull is to find a statistically significant outcome. They seem deflated by null results even though I tell them how important it is in our science to have the full distribution of outcomes
February 9, 2026 at 1:03 PM
When mentoring my students I am often surprised at how strong the pull is to find a statistically significant outcome. They seem deflated by null results even though I tell them how important it is in our science to have the full distribution of outcomes
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Around the world, politicians and businessmen are resigning from their positions because of the Epstein Files.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
February 8, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Around the world, politicians and businessmen are resigning from their positions because of the Epstein Files.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
Except in the United States.
Here: Zero shame, zero consequences.
We need resignations, investigations, impeachments, and punishments now. Should have been years ago.
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A good day. Great ball practice. Solid start for Team Canada. And rules are out for the Ontario Liberal leadership race.
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
February 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A good day. Great ball practice. Solid start for Team Canada. And rules are out for the Ontario Liberal leadership race.
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
Join us for a virtual team meeting this Feb 11: teamnate.ca/events
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Der Neurowissenschaftler und #KI- Unternehmer @garymarcus.bsky.social warnt seit Jahren, dass der Boom der Β»KΓΌnstlichen IntelligenzΒ« auf einem MissverstΓ€ndnis beruht. Jetzt hΓ€ufen sich auffΓ€llig die Stimmen, die auf seine Linie einschwenken: archive.is/3PFlk #Interview
KI-Kritiker Gary Marcus: Warum die Technologie an ihre Grenzen stΓΆΓt
Der Hype um KI ist gigantisch, doch die Technologie hat massive SchwΓ€chen. Ein GesprΓ€ch mit Gary Marcus ΓΌber die drohende Finanzblase.
www.sueddeutsche.de
February 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Der Neurowissenschaftler und #KI- Unternehmer @garymarcus.bsky.social warnt seit Jahren, dass der Boom der Β»KΓΌnstlichen IntelligenzΒ« auf einem MissverstΓ€ndnis beruht. Jetzt hΓ€ufen sich auffΓ€llig die Stimmen, die auf seine Linie einschwenken: archive.is/3PFlk #Interview
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BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not βmove onβ from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not βmove onβ from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
"I would argue that weβre now in one of the best places we ever have been. The world isnβt becoming a more terrible place β it always was.
Itβs just that now we can see it.'
Itβs just that now we can see it.'
βIn a shocking interview with LBC, Lady Victoria Hervey, who briefly dated the former prince Andrew in 1999, said if youβre not in the Epstein Files youβre βa loserβ.β
Who Runs The World?
We now know βThe Epstein Files told us
open.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
"I would argue that weβre now in one of the best places we ever have been. The world isnβt becoming a more terrible place β it always was.
Itβs just that now we can see it.'
Itβs just that now we can see it.'
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They found that while students juggle multiple languages effortlessly in their daily lives, this constant switching didn't appear to give them a measurable boost in mental focus or memory tests.
February 7, 2026 at 11:39 AM
They found that while students juggle multiple languages effortlessly in their daily lives, this constant switching didn't appear to give them a measurable boost in mental focus or memory tests.
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For anyone teaching/studying/researching the evolution of language, we wrote a framework paper especially for you!
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
π§ͺ
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
π§ͺ
What enables human language? A biocultural framework
Explaining the origins of language is a key challenge in understanding ourselves as a species. We present an empirical framework that draws on synergies across fields to facilitate robust studies of l...
www.science.org
February 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
For anyone teaching/studying/researching the evolution of language, we wrote a framework paper especially for you!
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
π§ͺ
It lays out how bridging diverse fields can give new insights into this most mysterious of human traits.
There's a link for free access on MPI website here:
www.mpi.nl/publications...
π§ͺ
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Reposted by Daniel Ansari π¨π¦
Gooooo Ukraine πΊπ¦ Huge cheer from the audience for Team Ukraine at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
February 6, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Gooooo Ukraine πΊπ¦ Huge cheer from the audience for Team Ukraine at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
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Absolutely DO NOT let them into Canada.
February 5, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Absolutely DO NOT let them into Canada.
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My hot take is that Canada is also part of the trans-Atlantic. π¨π¦
Join FT journalists and special guest @kschake.bsky.social for a @financialtimes.com subscriber webinar on Thurs 12 Feb at 1300 UK: The transatlantic relationship: can Europe go it alone? Register, send us your questions, and take part in our poll
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February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
My hot take is that Canada is also part of the trans-Atlantic. π¨π¦