Researchers mapped each “neuron” of their AI system to a physical location, creating a constraint found in physical brains. “When the system was asked to perform the task under these constraints, it used some of the same tricks used by […]
“As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia…” These sorts of studies tend to struggle with limited data and […]
“Scientific milestone: VERVE-101 provides first proof-of-concept for in vivo DNA base editing in humans” ~ learn more
The famed Wall Street investor died last month. “Here are some of the lessons I learned in my first 80 years, which I continue to practice as I enter my 90’s.” ~ learn more
Some industries are not tolerant of MVPs and lack early adopters for new products. What’s a startup to do? Jackie DiMonte explains. ~ learn more
Two venture capitalists from Upfront Ventures put together a list of 50 cool companies based in the Los Angeles area that are pushing the frontiers of hard tech. Of course SpaceX and Anduril are on the list, but so are […]
This is absolutely incredible. 3D printing keeps getting better. “For the first time, researchers have succeeded in printing a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons made of different polymers using a new laser scanning technique.” ~ learn more
“Austin had the fastest household growth, or growth in occupied housing units, of all large U.S. cities, as well as among select peer cities.” Inside: “In this story map, we focus on housing units in Austin, their growth between 2010 […]
“The report uses public corruption statistics published by the U.S. Department of Justice from 1976 through 2021. In those 45 years, Chicago’s elected officials and public servants weaseled their way to a record 1,824 corruption convictions, according to the report.” ~ learn […]
The host of Practical Engineering gets a tour of the ITER megaproject from Laurent Patisson, one of the key leaders responsible for building the whole complex. ~ learn more