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·September 1, 2021·4 min read

Researchers Create Brain-Inspired Computing Architecture

Researchers have discovered a new molecule that could increase the ultra-fast decision-making capabilities of computers. The simple molecule provides a new electronic circuit element in which complex logic is encoded in nanoscale material properties.

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·February 17, 2021·4 min read

New Link Between Personality and Risk of Death

Study finds the immune system links personality to the long-term risk of mortality. Those who score higher on the personality trait of conscientiousness tend to live longer because their immune systems have lower levels of interleukin-6.

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·January 27, 2020·3 min read

Men and women have equal spatial cognition skills

Despite popular belief, men are not better (or worse) than women at spatial cognition tasks. However, men and women approach mental rotational tasks in different ways.