The k* distribution method, developed by researchers from Kyushu University, allows clear visualization and evaluation of how a neural network interprets data. Credit: Danilo Vargas, Kyushu University Deep neural networks…
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Lithium-rich Bolivia lags behind in race to mine key metal
View of Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, in southern Bolivia, on November 9, 2016. In a patch of South America rich in lithium, used to make batteries for electric…
Distinctive Neural Wiring Enhances Memory Storage
Summary: A new study has revealed distinct features of the human hippocampus, a brain region critical for memory storage and retrieval, challenging the assumption that it functions like a scaled-up…
Interoception Enhances Female Sexual Satisfaction
Summary: Women who are more attuned to internal bodily signals, such as heartbeats and touch, experience orgasms more frequently and with greater satisfaction. This inward focus, known as interoception, is…
Security flaw in computer memory leads to worldwide fixes
BadRAM logo. Credit: University of Birmingham Cyber security experts studying memory modules in computers have uncovered a key weakness that has led to worldwide security fixes in AMD computer processors.…
Indonesia’s new coal phase-out goal sets ‘daunting task’
Coal still accounts for about two-thirds of power generation in Indonesia despite ambitious new phase-out plans. Meeting Indonesia’s pledge to phase out coal power in just 15 years and reach…
Study analyzes EV charging station usage patterns nationwide
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a promising mode of transportation that can help the United States reduce its carbon emissions. But barriers such as the high cost…
Dogs Using Soundboards Show Intentional Communication
Summary: Dogs trained to use soundboards can combine two-word buttons purposefully to communicate needs and desires, rather than randomly or by imitating their owners. Researchers analyzed over 260,000 button presses…
