Though the brain is a very slow machine, its capabilities exceed typical state-of-the-art, ultrafast artificial intelligence algorithms.
The Brain Inspires a New Type of Artificial Intelligence
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Contamination-Eating Microbes to Be Tested in the Field
For years, the University of Toronto’s Elizabeth Edwards and her team have been developing a potent mix of microbes that can chow down on toxic chemicals.
New Research on Garden-Variety Snake Sheds Light on How Reptiles Evolved
New research on a garden-variety snake in Alberta provides an unprecedented look at how their skulls develop—and may offer new clues into how reptiles evolved.
Predator Fear Factor Unlocks PTSD Secrets
The fear predators inspire in their prey can leave long-lasting traces in the brains of wild animals, comparable to effects seen in humans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Students Launch Balloon Simulating Space Mission to Study Cosmic Rays
University of Saskatchewan students are part of an international team that has launched a balloon 30 kilometres into near-space.
Pine Trees Send Chemical Warning to Each Other When Pine Beetles Attack
Lodgepole pines attacked by mountain pine beetles release volatile chemical compounds to warn related trees of the incoming threat, according to a new University of Alberta study.
