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Neural networks.

Brain study suggests AI needs ‘system-wide’ unity to reach human levels

A major new study on the structure of human intelligence suggests that…
Hui Yang and Kevin Mekulu

AI analysis of speech patterns may detect early signs of dementia

Artificial intelligence systems capable of analysing subtle nuances in human speech could…
Night owls.

Being a ‘night owl’ significantly raises heart risks compared to early risers

Middle-aged adults who naturally stay up late are far more likely to…
Afternoon nap.

Short afternoon naps ‘reset’ the brain to boost learning ability

A short afternoon nap can physically reorganise the brain, improving its capacity…
Alzheimer's disease.

Europe faces dementia crisis as cases set to soar 64% by 2050, report warns

The number of people living with dementia in Europe is set to…
Twins.

Business owners suffer higher biological stress than staff, twin study shows

Founders who leave corporate jobs to start their own ventures face a…
Consciousness.

Brain researchers claim conscious experience is memory of the past

The sensation of experiencing the present moment is actually a memory, according…
Alicia Gilbert of the JGU Department of Communication.

Forcing users offline backfires, while voluntary breaks deliver short-term high

Taking a break from your smartphone can make you feel more energetic…
Covid vaccine.

Africa producing just 1% of vaccines as global regionalisation efforts stall

Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in global health…
Revoice device

Wearable uses AI to restore speech for stroke patients without surgery

A new wearable device capable of reconstructing full sentences from silently mouthed…