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Research Describes How the Brain Learns Sequences, a Key For Intelligence

Posted in Science on 13th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

A theory of how the brain learns and understands sequences of patterns may be an essential component for intelligent machines.

Neuronal structures associated with memory sprout in response to new drugs

Posted in Science on 11th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Drug candidates protect neurons against damage from substance implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

Brain structure is different in people who have insomnia

Posted in Medicine on 7th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Researchers used a special imaging technique to determine that people with insomnia have variations in amount of white matter, which links different parts of the brain.

Jeff Hawkins Talks About What It Will Take To Create Intelligent Machines

Posted in Software on 6th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Numenta founder Jeff Hawkins spoke recently about the biological nature of intelligence and what it might mean for the development of AI.

Dharmendra Modha Discusses the Roadmap for Neuromorphic Computing

Posted in Software on 5th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

IBM is developing energy-efficient, brain-inspired machines that mimic the brains abilities for perception, action, and cognition.