Computer Brain Cells on Steroids
A new artificial synapse is faster and more efficient than ones in your brain. Researchers at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology built a new magnetically controlled electronic synapse. Though they fire millions of times faster than the ones in the human brain, they only use 1,000th as much energy. Read More
Humanity’s energy dream is about to come true
A recent collaboration between MIT and a private company, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, put the developments of a carbon-free, combustion-free energy source on a faster track toward realization. Read more
Fancy garage kid meets Silver Fox
It is a common understanding that entrepreneurship is considered the province of youngsters like Marc Zuckerberg. Against all stereotypes, a recent Forbes’ study found that the typical successful founder was 40 years old, with at least 6-10 years of industry experience. Twice as many successful entrepreneurs are more than 50 as under 25. Read more
