Tag: brain

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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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' 
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 
By Iain Thomson | Feb 12, 2007 | Comment Now 
New technique predicts actions before they take place.
 
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 
Jul 27, 2006 | Comment Now 
University of Manchester to build brain style computer.
 
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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