Human brain

How powerful is the human brain compared to a computer?

A computer specifically programmed to perform singular task can give a human a run for his or her money, but when we measure a computer against the entirety of what a human mind is capable of, it’s not really all that close.

Getting closer to implanting new memories into the brain

A memory prosthesis being trialled next year could not only restore long-term recall but may eventually be used to upload new skills directly to the brain – just like in the film The Matrix.

February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016

How powerful is the human brain compared to a computer?

A computer specifically programmed to perform singular task can give a human a run for his or her money, but when we measure a computer against the entirety of what a human mind is capable of, it’s not really all that close.

December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015

Getting closer to implanting new memories into the brain

A memory prosthesis being trialled next year could not only restore long-term recall but may eventually be used to upload new skills directly to the brain – just like in the film The Matrix.