Neuromorphic computers modeled after the human brain can now solve the complex equations behind physics simulations — something once thought possible only with energy-hungry supercomputers. The ...

Why do some people encounter persistent difficulties in mathematics? The classic explanation typically points to a simple misunderstanding of numbers. However, a recent study offers a different ...

When it comes to lowering dementia risk, diet and lifestyle habits are often top of mind. But new research suggests another strategy may be just as powerful for protecting your brain. In a recently ...

On a simple math task - indicating which of two amounts is greater - kids with math learning disability get the right answer as often as their good-at-math peers, but behind the scenes, their brains ...

An update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia. The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which ...

Id Software is keeping busy as the company unveiled the next installment in the Doom franchise, subtitled The Dark Ages. As a previous Insider Gaming report noted, Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel ...

Medicine is advancing, but science is yet to land upon a cure for dementia. Currently, there are an estimated 982,000 people living with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of those with the ...

The Air Force has picked the provider of autonomy software for an uncrewed fighter to be built near Columbus. The Air Force said two vendors, RTX Collins and Shield AI, have started semi-autonomous ...

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A new study suggests the benefits of speed training for your mind. Globe reporter Kay Lazar explains what that means. Good morning! How do we keep a sharp mind as we age? It’s more than Sudoku, says ...