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IBM’s Brain-Inspired Analog Chip Aims to Make AI More Sustainable
Posted in Hardware on 31st Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
IBM has been at the forefront of designing analog chips that mimic brain computation. A breakthrough came in 2016, when they introduced a chip based on a fascinating material usually found in rewritable CDs.
Consciousness May Rely on Brain Cells Acting Collectively, New Psychedelics Research Finds
Posted in Medicine, Science on 29th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
Comparing two psychedelic classes, LSD and ketamine, in rats revealed that both induced similar distinctive rapid brain wave patterns across regions.
Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumour, providing 'a crack in the Armor'
Posted in Medicine on 17th Aug, 2023
by Alex Muller
For the first time, researchers have found a potential drug candidate that improved outcomes for patients with a type of childhood brain tumor for which there are no effective treatments.
Scientists Find The Source Of A Mysterious Brain Wave That Could Boost Memory And Creativity
Posted in Medicine, Software on 23rd Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller
The study adds to a recent trend that explores brain waves as a novel route for treating difficult neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's and stroke.
All Animal Intelligence Was Shaped By Just Five Leaps In Brain Evolution
Posted in Science on 23rd Jul, 2023
by Alex Muller
These five transitions help us make sense of our place among the stunning diversity of animal intelligences.