Spin-out Merge Labs aims to rival Elon Musk’s firm Neuralink. But researchers say the technology is still at an early stage.

A new study from the University at Albany shows that artificial intelligence systems may organize information in far more ...

Imagine for a moment you’re attempting to solve a problem that, in the end, has no final answer. Now imagine that as you proceed, your labors are regularly rewarded with ever-increasing insights into ...

The holidays are here, which means you’re probably thinking about gifts — what to buy, whom to give to and how much to spend. Gift-giving is often framed as a source of stress and obligation, but a ...

Space and time aren’t just woven into the background fabric of the universe. To theoretical computer scientists, time and space (also known as memory) are the two fundamental resources of computation.

Taping your mouth shut while sleeping might not sound appealing. But its proponents claim a vast array of benefits, from alleviating respiratory conditions to better-smelling breath and even a more ...

Dr. Shaw and Dr. Hilton teach software engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. For decades, computer science students have been taught a central skill: using computers to solve problems. In ...

For centuries, humans have looked to the stars, the oceans, and even the tiniest cells to answer one impossible question: why does life exist at all? From philosophers to physicists, theories have ...

In a world where an estimated 38 million people live alongside HIV, scientists worldwide are placing their trust in leading-edge analytics to make their decisions, strengthen collaborations, and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The age of anesthesia began in 1846, when a man named Edward ...

Quantum computers hit a crucial milestone for error-free calculation The new record holder is a quantum computer called Jiuzhang 4.0 that makes calculations using particles of light, or photons.

The Age of AI will rely on massive volumes of data that can be easily stored and retrieved—and bioscience may have an ingenious solution. A scientist examines a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) profile on ...