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By performing computations directly inside memory cells, CRAM will dramatically reduce power demands for AI workloads. Scientists claim it’s a solution to AI’s huge energy consumption.
Why did the experience of consciousness evolve from our underlying brain physiology? Despite being a vibrant area of neuroscience, current research on consciousness is characterised by disagreement and controversy – with several rival theories in contention. A recent scoping review…
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) When Tesla recorded its first annual profit in 2020, it had done something fairly remarkable. Starting a new car company has never been easy. It’s harder still when those cars are electric and…
Objective: Investigate Emmert’s law to determine the perceived increase in size of the moon at the horizon Areas of science: Human Biology Difficulty: Easy advanced Time required: 2–5 days Prerequisites: You will need access to an outside area with a…
Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.
A new study has uncovered significant associations between patterns of brain connectivity and borderline personality traits in adolescents and young adults. Researchers identified specific brain regions linked to emotion regulation and executive function as being most predictive of these traits.…
Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a chemical arms race between predatory and prey. Here are some of the most venomous animals living on Earth.
A new study of sapphires found in volcanic fields in Germany reveals that these beautiful blue stones form where magma and rocks from Earth’s crust mix.
A 2018 astronaut photo shows Nicaragua’s active Momotombo volcano spitting out a cloud of toxic gas and steam just a few years after its latest eruption.
Enlarge (credit: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker) Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising their Internet service provider and then tampering with software updates delivered over unsecure connections, researchers said. The attack, researchers from security firm…
