Nation Aug 08 IBM Researchers develop processor modeled after the human brain Using the same kind of silicon used to make traditional computer chips, the “neurosynaptic processor” is designed to distribute various computing functions associated with memory storage and communicating across more than 4,000 individual cores. When linked together, the chips…
Nation Aug 08 Student documentary on vaccination rates released after months of controversy The 16-student outfit drew inspiration for the film, which they began producing over their summer break, from the health statistics from their own neighborhoods. North County, a northern section of the San Diego region, was noted for having one of…
Nation Aug 08 FCC mandates text-to-911 service to all U.S. wireless carriers After a 3-2 vote, the Federal Communications Committee has moved to require all of the U.S.’s cell phone carriers and popular messaging applications to allow users to text 911 for emergencies.