It has no wires, no silicon chips, and needs zero electricity. Yet, it computes. Researchers from St. Olaf College and ...

A steel bar pivots. A spring stretches. Then, with a small shove, the whole setup flips into a new state and stays there until the next push. That simple motion sits at the heart of a mechanical ...

Creating a virtual brain may sound like a science-fiction nightmare, but for neuroscientists in Japan and at Seattle’s Allen Institute, it’s a big step toward a long-held dream. They say their ...

A slow computer doesn't always need new hardware. A few targeted changes can improve speed, responsiveness, and day-to-day ...