Report: How the Brain Deletes Old Memories

On: May 9, 2014

[I] often tell friends and family that the only way my brain can hold any more information is by deleting some files. Apparently, current research conducted at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada has proven me right. However, to my amazement, the report casually mentions a direct relationshipContinue Reading

Stanford scientists create circuit board modeled on the human brain

By: Sharon

On: April 28, 2014

In: Neuroscience, Robotics, Science

Can you say ‘transhumanism’? Stanford scientists have developed faster, more energy-efficient microchips based on the human brain – 9,000 times faster and using significantly less power than a typical PC. This offers greater possibilities for advances in robotics and a new way of understanding the brain. For instance, a chipContinue Reading

BBC News – ‘Friendly’ drone on dog leash takes off

By: Sharon

On: April 25, 2014

In: Big Brother, Robotics

[W]ant to spy on your neighbor? Now you can with this new ‘pet’ drone! Regulations won’t be a worry since this little beauty is classified as a ‘kite’. Yes, I said a kite. Note in the picture (found at the BBC link) that this ‘pet’ has a camera, which enablesContinue Reading

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