Scorn will make your stomach churn and your brain hurt
We played 45 minutes of Scorn, a grotesque horror game that's not for those with weak stomachs......»»
Evernote, the memory app people forgot about, lays off entire US staff
Launched in 2004, the company once sought to be the world's brain dump. Enlarge / Evernote's self-conception of its brain-decluttering powers. It lacks only for a step where many more users pay for premium accounts than currently.....»»
AI breakthroughs could come via the brains of bees, scientists say
A bee's brain may only be the size of a sesame seed, but scientists in the U.K. believe its decision-making processes could help AI engineers in their work......»»
AI breakthroughs could come via the brain of bees, scientists say
A bee's brain may only be the size of a sesame seed, but scientists in the U.K. believe its decision-making processes could help AI engineers in their work......»»
TSMC says China"s raw material export restrictions won"t hurt -- for now
China's government has moved forward with restricting exports on certain materials central to chip manufacture — but TSMC does not foresee this will impact production in the short term for Apple devices.TSMCTensions between the United States and Ch.....»»
American mink regrow their brains in a rare reversal of the domestication process
Farm animals look different from their wild counterparts in many ways, and one difference is consistent: their brains are smaller than those of their ancestors. From sheep to pigs to cows, domesticated animals have smaller relative brain sizes compar.....»»
Supreme Court affirmative action ruling will hurt us, argues Apple
A Supreme Court affirmative action ruling that bans race-conscious admissions into higher education will end up hurting US companies, and the economy as a whole – according to Apple and many other US brands. An amicus brief arguing in favor of con.....»»
All animal intelligence was shaped by just five leaps in brain evolution, new paper argues
The animal world is full of different types of intelligence, from the simple bodily coordination of jellyfish to the navigation abilities of bees, the complex songs of birds and the imaginative symbolic thought of humans......»»
One shot of a kidney protein gave monkeys a brain boost
An early experiment suggests that an injection of klotho improves working memory. Enlarge Klotho, the ancient Greek goddess of fate, is responsible for spinning the thread of life. In the human body, a protein with the.....»»
Researchers grow bio-inspired polymer brains for artificial neural networks
The development of neural networks to create artificial intelligence in computers was originally inspired by how biological systems work. These "neuromorphic" networks, however, run on hardware that looks nothing like a biological brain, which limits.....»»
Chimpanzee heart check via digital camera may help curb cardiovascular disease
A world-first experiment to measure chimpanzee heart rates via a digital camera could help curb cardiovascular disease in great apes in captivity and provide valuable insights into how their brain develops from an early age......»»
Lonely people see the world differently, according to their brains
Brain activity differs among people who feel out of touch with their peers. Enlarge (credit: D. Anschutz) There is a reason countless songs about loneliness exist. Many are relatable, since feeling alone is often part of.....»»
One Shot of a Kidney Protein Gave Monkeys a Brain Boost
An early experiment in older rhesus macaques suggests that an injection of klotho improves working memory. Could it one day help people?.....»»
Urine tests identify brain tumors by capturing cancer DNA using nanowires
A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to capture and release cell-free DNA (cfDNA) on nanowire surfaces from urine. By extracting this DNA, they were able to successfully detect IDH1 mutation, a character.....»»
"Serious concerns": Top companies raise alarm over Europe"s proposed AI law
Dozens of Europe's top business leaders have pushed back on the European Union's proposed legislation on artificial intelligence, warning that it could hurt the bloc's competitiveness and spur an exodus of investment......»»
The Kavli Prize Presents: How Your Brain Maps the World [Sponsored]
John O’Keefe shared The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience in 2014 for discovering that neurons in the hippocampus encode an animal’s location and create a cognitive map for navigation. This podcast was produced for The Kavli Prize by Scienti.....»»
Meet the Psychedelic Boom’s First Responders
With more tripping will come more psychic terror. A new movement of volunteers will guide you through your brain melt......»»
A 25-Year-Old Bet about Consciousness Has Finally Been Settled
A brain scientist and a philosopher have resolved a wager on consciousness that was made when Bill Clinton was president.....»»
Synapse review: mind-bending roguelite’s mental blocks prevent greatness
It's a joy to use telekinetic powers in Synapse, but the linearity of run hurt an otherwise promising VR roguelite.....»»
Hurt felines: Japanese app aims to detect cat pain
Cats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care. But how do you know when they're feline down?.....»»
Study shows brain activity helps predict restaurant sales
It has been recognized that the activity of dopamine centers in the brain can predict the popularity of songs, the efficacy of advertising campaigns, and the success of microcredit programs. But can we accurately forecast next year's sales of restaur.....»»