Researchers (IMAGE) National University of Singapore Caption Researchers from the National University of Singapore have discovered a mechanism that could explain how the brain retains working memory when faced with distractions. These findings could endow cognitive flexibility to neural networks used for artificial intelligence. (L-R) Assistant Professor Camilo Libedinsky (seated), Research Fellows Dr Roger Herikstad and Ms Aishwarya Parthasarat, and Assistant Professor Yen Shih-Cheng. Credit National University of Singapore Usage Restrictions Photo must be credited accordingly to National University of Singapore License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.