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·October 7, 2016·4 min read

First Demonstration of Brain Inspired Device to Power Artificial Systems

Researchers demonstrate how memristors could be used to power artificial systems to mimic the human brain.

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·October 4, 2016·6 min read

Air Bag Bike Helmets Show Promise Against Concussion

Researchers report a new type of bike helmet that features air bag technology shows promise in preventing concussions.

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·October 3, 2016·5 min read

Turning to the Brain to Reboot Computing

Researchers explore neural computing to extend Moore's Law.

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·September 29, 2016·3 min read

New Device Emulates Human Synapses

Researchers have developed a new nanodevice for computer microprocessors that can mimic the function of a biological synapse.

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·September 27, 2016·6 min read

Shape Programmable Miniscule Robots

Researchers have developed new microbots that use magnetic fields to generate desired time varying shapes.

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·September 24, 2016·5 min read

Teaching Computers to Identify Odors

Researchers use machine learning algorithms to train a computer to recognize the neural patters associated with various odors.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Detecting Emotions with Wireless Signals

Researchers have developed a new wireless system that is 87 percent accurate at detecting a person's emotional state.

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·September 20, 2016·3 min read

Virtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills in People With Autism

Children with ASD demonstrated improved social cognition skills and reported better real world relationships following virtual reality training.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·September 16, 2016·6 min read

Computer Program Beats Doctors at Distinguishing Brain Tumors from Radiation Changes

According to a new study, a computer program was almost twice as accurate as neuroradiologists in determining whether abnormal brain tissue seen on an MRI scan was due to radiation or brain cancer.

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·September 15, 2016·5 min read

Brain Sensing Technology Allows Monkeys to Type at a Rate of 12 Words Per Minute

Researchers have developed new technology that reads signals directly from the brain that could pave the way for people with movement disorders to communicate.