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IBMs New Artificial Neurons a Big Step Toward Powerful Brain-Like Computers

Posted in Hardware on 15th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

The chips components behave strikingly similar to biological neurons and perform complicated computations rapidly with little energy.

Brain-robot training triggers improvement in paralysis

Posted in Medicine on 14th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Researchers believe the treatment is reawakening the brain's control over surviving nerves in the spine.

Pain reliever eliminates Alzheimer's symptoms, in mice

Posted in Medicine on 13th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, commonly used to relieve pain.

Mental health crisis in the UK

Posted in Medicine on 12th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Depression was the most common mental illness experienced.

Study reveals new measure of intelligence involving temporal variability of brain areas

Posted in Medicine on 9th Aug, 2016
by Alex Muller

Results could be applied to building advanced deep neural networks and treating mental-health patients.