A new theoretical study argues that many standard beliefs about consciousness are rooted in a misleading concept of how the ...

Whether you’ve been told ‘no thank you’ for a job opportunity, become estranged from a partner or friend, or even been unfollowed on a social media or dating site, your brain has to process being ...

A new study shows that the physics principle of 'nucleation' can perform complex calculations that rival a simple neural network. The work may suggest avenues for new ways to think about computation ...

One of things I have learned is that you cannot understand everything associated with designing and making of semiconductors. The physics associated with the manufacturing process, while highly ...

THE support given by Profs. Hill and Grünbaum in their interesting communication is very encouraging. The problem before us—before these two authors as well as before myself—is the clarification of ...

Imagine you’re shopping for a new car, and the salesperson says, “Did you know, this car doesn’t just drive on the road.” “Oh?” you reply. “Yeah, you can also use it to do other things. For instance, ...

What constraints govern the physical process of computing? Is a minimum amount of energy required, for example, per logic step? There seems to be no minimum, but some other questions are open Editor's ...