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Scientists build a brain on a chip 
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Scientists build a brain on a chip
By Iain Thomson | Mar 26, 2009 | Comment Now 
Scientists have perfected a new chip design that should, function like a human brain, but much faster.
 
IBM plans to develop super brainy computer 
Hardware
IBM plans to develop super brainy computer
By Rosalie Marshall | Nov 24, 2008 | Comment Now 
IBM is pairing up with leading US universities to build a computer that emulates human brain capabilities.
 
Internet use boosts brain power 
Strategy
Internet use boosts brain power
By Iain Thomson | Oct 16, 2008 | Comment Now 
Researchers have discovered that using the Internet can increase the power of your brain.
 
Supercomputer mimics stroke-affected brain 
Hardware
Supercomputer mimics stroke-affected brain
By Guy Dixon | Jun 18, 2008 | Comment Now 
Scientists have teamed up with psychologists at Manchester University to develop a model of speech and language using a computer system 1,000 times more powerful than a ...
 
Computers 'decode' the human brain 
Software
Computers 'decode' the human brain
By Guy Dixon | May 31, 2008 | Comment Now 
Scientists have come up with a computer-based system which can predict activity patterns in the human brain when prompted by certain words..
 
Machines to match human brain by 2029 
Hardware
Machines to match human brain by 2029
By Guy Dixon | Feb 20, 2008 | Comment Now 
A US scientist claims that machines will achieve human-level artificial intelligence within the next 21 years..
 
Nintendo Brain Training 'good for kids' 
Software
Nintendo Brain Training 'good for kids'
By Guy Dixon | Oct 31, 2007 | Comment Now 
Playing computer games can help school children to improve their mathematical abilities, according to the results of a pilot project at a school in Scotland..
 
Brain scanner shows human intentions 
Oddware
Brain scanner shows human intentions
By Iain Thomson | Feb 12, 2007 | Comment Now 
New technique predicts actions before they take place.
 
Brain implant chip designed to help stroke victims 
Oddware
Brain implant chip designed to help stroke victims
By Robert Jaques | Oct 26, 2006 | Comment Now 
Neurochip details to be revealed in the next issue of Nature.
 
System simulates fault tolerance of the brain 
Oddware
System simulates fault tolerance of the brain
Jul 27, 2006 | Comment Now 
University of Manchester to build brain style computer.
 
UK software faces a brain drain 
Training & Development
UK software faces a brain drain
By IT Week | Jul 7, 2006 | Comment Now 
A new report calls for urgent action to reverse a drop in the number ofcomputer science graduates and the migration of jobs overseas.
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