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'Brain-to-Text' system converts speech brainwave patterns to text

Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

A step toward communication with computers or humans by thought alone.

BBC develops 'mind-control TV' headset for iPlayer app

Posted in Online on 18th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Users can turn on and operate the app by concentrating or relaxing their minds.

Self-awareness not unique to mankind

Posted in Science on 17th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

A study has found that humans and other animals capable of mentally simulating environments require at least a primitive sense of self.

A 3D human 'organoid' brain in a dish

Posted in Medicine on 14th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Growing a miniature brain from cell scrapings could help diagnose brain disorders in the future.

Deep Learning System Beats Humans in IQ Test

Posted in Software on 13th Jun, 2015
by Alex Muller

Computers have never been good at answering the type of verbal reasoning questions found in IQ tests. Now a deep learning machine unveiled in China is changing that.