Articles tagged with Memory Processes
A new online application, Living Memory Home, offers a virtual and personal memorial space for mourners to deposit memories and feelings about their loss. The platform allows users to create a customized memorial space, share photos and messages, and reflect on both positive and negative memories and emotions.
A KAIST research team creates T-GPS, enabling the processing of large-scale graphs without storing them in main memory or on disks. This allows for faster computation and reduced costs compared to traditional approaches.
A new algorithm developed by Joshua Welch and his team enables researchers to analyze large datasets using standard computer memory, greatly speeding up single-cell sequencing research. The technique allows for real-time analysis of millions of cells without reprocessing older data.
Researchers from Nagoya University developed a two-step labeling technique to analyze the dynamics of neurotransmitter receptor proteins. The study revealed key findings on AMPA-type glutamate receptors, including their localization at synapses and half-life in neurons.
Scientists conducted an experiment to study the capability of the visual system to automatically categorize objects. They found that the brain reacts differently to standard and deviant stimuli, indicating automatic sensory discrimination. The study contradicts the assumption that the visual system only categorizes by simple features.
A new study explores the link between health literacy and self-care in patients with chronic illness, revealing a strong correlation between the two. The researchers found that improved health literacy is associated with better medication adherence and overall health outcomes.
Researchers investigate photonics as a solution to develop fast and energy-efficient computing systems inspired by the human brain. By mimicking biological processing systems, they aim to reduce energy losses and improve processor speeds.
A POSTECH research team has developed a CMOS-compatible 3D ferroelectric memory with ultralow power consumption and high speed. The new material and structure ensure low power consumption and high speed, achieving speeds several hundred times faster than conventional flash memory.
A team of Stanford researchers has designed a system that can run AI tasks faster and with less energy by harnessing eight hybrid chips, each with its own data processor built right next to its own memory storage. The Illusion System integrates the chips into one energy-efficient AI-processing engine.
A neuroimaging study aims to identify underlying cognitive and brain processes impacted by MS, focusing on working memory and hippocampal changes. The study seeks to develop effective treatments for restoring lost memory function in individuals with MS.
Researchers at UT Austin created the smallest memory device yet, shrinking its cross-sectional area to a single square nanometer. Defects in materials unlock dense memory storage capabilities, paving the way for ultra-dense storage, neuromorphic computing systems, and more.
A study found that a molecular system regulates electrical signals in the brain, enabling learning and memory. The research also identified a molecule that controls this process, which could lead to new treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's.
Researchers at EPFL's LANES laboratory have created a revolutionary circuit that combines logic operations and data storage into a single architecture, reducing energy losses and increasing efficiency. This breakthrough technology uses a 2D material called MoS2 to enable smaller, more powerful devices with improved performance.
Researchers from Italy's INGV and University of Bristol create historical catalog to estimate frequency of violent explosive events and investigate temporal recurrence relationship between eruptions. The study suggests a 50% probability of another paroxysm within 12 months after a previous explosion.
A team of researchers has developed a new technique for magnetization switching in spintronic devices, nearly 100 times faster than current state-of-the-art methods. The breakthrough could lead to the development of ultrafast magnetic memory for computer chips that retain data even when power is off.
University of Pittsburgh professors Nathan Youngblood and Feng Xiong receive $380,000 to study phase-change materials for high-speed computing and optical storage applications. The project aims to overcome the challenges in electrically-controlled optical memory devices.
Researchers have discovered a memory effect that dramatically alters the Doppler wave signature in scattered waves. This effect, which appears in both relativistic and classical regimes, is influenced by memories of prior wave interactions, resulting in asymmetric peaks in the scattered spectrum.
Research at the University of Bristol discovers a new mechanism for learning in the brain that stabilises memories and reduces interference. This breakthrough provides insight into how humans form expectations and make accurate predictions about future events.
A Singapore-led collaboration created a hybrid simulator that maps complex phenomena of memristor memory technology with high accuracy. The simulator predicts transport behavior under various conditions, accounting for device characteristics and electron mobility, enabling more efficient designs.
A study by the University of Montreal has revealed the rules of synaptic plasticity, a process underlying learning and memory. The research found that dendritic spines, tiny protrusions on neurons, amplify or suppress incoming information based on its strength.
Researchers at Hokkaido University developed a hydrogel that mimics the human brain's dynamic memory function, encoding information that fades with time depending on intensity. The hydrogel's memory system can be programmed by temperature and learning time, allowing for stable memory establishment and controlled forgetting processes.
A team of Greek researchers evaluate the progress in optical memory domain over past 25 years, shedding light on physical mechanisms behind demonstrated devices and classifying performance metrics. They highlight benefits of different optical technologies and report recent achievements towards advancing memory functionalities.
The US Department of Energy has awarded Penn State over $10 million to develop new ferroelectric memory materials that can be stacked in the third dimension above processor chips. This breakthrough technology aims to mitigate the von Neumann bottleneck, allowing for seamless communication between memory and computation.
A nationwide project aims to engage 30,000 people in memory training to understand its cognitive benefits. The study will explore how different training methods affect individuals and shed light on the underlying mechanisms of brain training.
Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have developed a structure that can support exponentially many discrete magnetic states, opening the door to ultra-high-density magnetic memory and novel computing applications.
A recent study reveals a new magnetic state called skyrmion, which can be manipulated using electric fields to create more compact and efficient nanomagnetic devices. This breakthrough could lead to significant improvements in computer performance and reduce energy consumption.
The research team developed a new MTJ stack design technology and highly reliable fabrication technology for Quad interface type iPMA-MTJ. Quad-MTJ achieved a 20% reduction in write density at a 10ns high speed write operation, maintaining data retention for over 10 years and higher operating temperatures than Double-MTJ.
Scientists develop novel 3D-spiral circuit design for faster and more energy-efficient machine learning training. The design reduces interconnecting wiring needs and enhances algorithm accuracy up to 90%. This innovation may enable the next generation of energy-efficient AI devices.
Rice University researchers have demonstrated methods to optimize data-centric processing, improving energy efficiency by up to two orders of magnitude. Two complementary approaches, TIMELY and SmartExchange, were presented at ISCA 2020, leveraging innovative hardware architecture and co-designing with machine-learning algorithms.
Researchers at the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory discovered that the lateral septum tracks rewards with an emphasis on location. This brain region plays a crucial role in filtering and converting raw information about location into reward-specific output.
Sandia will be one of the first DOE laboratories to receive Fujitsu's new A64FX processor, optimized for memory-speed bottleneck breakage. The 48-core processor provides greater fractions of usable peak performance and supports collaboration with the Japanese supercomputing community.
Researchers found that immune receptor TLR4 suppresses neuronal activity in the normal brain to improve signal-to-noise ratio, while increasing excitability after injury. Inhibiting TLR4 signaling reduces long-term working memory deficits and improves memory function weeks to a month after brain injury.
The ability to extinguish fearful memories relies on DNA flexibility, which enables rapid changes in gene activity and RNA editing. Researchers found that the enzyme ADAR1, which converts Z-DNA back into B-DNA, plays a critical role in fear extinction.
A study found that age-related hearing loss damages the brain's hippocampus, a key memory organ. The findings suggest that progressive hearing impairment impairs memory formation by altering neurotransmitter receptors.
A new study found that people are no better than chance at identifying false memories of committing a crime, even when told they're fake. The research used videos from a previous study where participants were tricked into believing they had committed a crime, and found that many true memories looked like false ones.
Researchers identified genes ABTB1 and GRB10 as influential in nutrient-sensing pathways, associated with performance on memory tasks. Lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, can delay memory decline, but genetic variations affect their effectiveness.
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a high-speed spin-orbit-torque magnetoresistive random access memory cell compatible with 300mm Si CMOS technology. The SOT-MRAM cell achieves high-speed switching and robust thermal stability, making it suitable for replacing SRAM in commercial applications.
A recent study identified distinct gene signatures associated with memory creation, found in cortical and subcortical regions of the brain. These genes play crucial roles in memory processes, immune signaling, neuronal generation, and mRNA production.
Researchers created a compact device to interface with electronic architecture of traditional computers using light-encoded information. The device uses surface plasmon polariton to confine light into nanoscopic dimensions, overcoming the incompatibility between electrical and optical computing.
Scientists have developed an atomic-scale manufacturing tool that speeds up data storage and increases computing power for artificial intelligence. This breakthrough could eliminate a gigatonne of carbon emissions while improving data capacities.
A team of researchers from Tokyo Tech has developed a novel memory device that can switch between three states using nickel-based layers, leading to extremely low energy consumption and faster performance. The device is inspired by solid lithium-ion batteries and boasts a miniature battery-like architecture.
Researchers developed lipid-based memcapacitors that mimic biological synapses, accelerating routes to neuromorphic computing. The discovery could support the emergence of biology-inspired computing networks for sensory approaches to machine learning.
Researchers at RUDN University have developed a method to identify electronic devices using defects in flash memory cells, which are unique to each device. The distribution and nature of these defects can be used to create 'fingerprints' that cannot be faked.
A team led by Keren Bergman is developing on-chip integrated photonic devices for interconnects that consume 100 times less energy than today's communication systems while delivering 100 times more communication bandwidths between computing nodes. The project aims to break the boundaries on available communications capabilities of comp...
A research group led by Emery Berger has developed Mesh, a system that can automatically reduce memory demands in applications. By taking advantage of virtual memory hardware, Mesh effectively squeezes out memory gaps, resulting in significant reductions of up to 40% in memory usage for certain applications.
Researchers developed a novel liquid process to fabricate an affordable multiferroic nanocomposite film, exhibiting a strong correlation between its electric and magnetic properties. This breakthrough enables the production of materials for various applications such as large-volume memory, spatial light modulators, and unique sensors.
A team of researchers at HSE University found that working memory stores objects and their features independently, making it easier to remember single-object information. This hierarchical structure suggests that working memory can store multiple types of information simultaneously.
The National Science Foundation is funding a new supercomputer at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) with a $10-million grant. The Bridges-2 system will provide massive computational capacity and flexibility to researchers in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
A study from MPFI has uncovered that CaMKII decodes calcium signals predominantly through its autonomous activity, rather than just its interaction with calmodulin. This finding broadens our understanding of how molecules contribute to memory and synaptic plasticity.
University of Houston researcher Margaret Cheung is exploring the molecular structure of memories at the precise moment they are formed in single neurons. She aims to understand how calcium signaling and calmodulin affect cellular processes, including human cognition.
Research reveals two distinct brain regions involved in recognizing raw and processed foods, highlighting the importance of semantic memory in identifying key characteristics. The study's findings have significant clinical implications, particularly for understanding eating disorders related to neurodegenerative diseases.
The team's artificial synapse is similar to a battery, emulating how learning is wired in the brain, and processes data in one action. The prototype array outperformed expectations with high speed, energy efficiency, reproducibility and durability, paving the way for small devices to support artificially intelligent learning.
A study found that a wider network of brain regions than previously thought is engaged in remembering a familiar face, linking the 'face network' with social, visual, and auditory circuits. This integration predicts facial memory performance.
Researchers found that piriform cortex stimulation triggers synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus, leading to enhanced memory formation. The study provides a theoretical basis for understanding the special role of olfaction in memory formation and retrieval.
Researchers at U of T discovered the human hippocampus is sensitive to time information on short timescales, helping bind together information about time when forming long-term memories. The study builds on a previous rodent study that found 'time cells' in the hippocampus.
Research reveals distinct brain regions process concrete and abstract word meanings separately, with a network of areas working together in different languages. The findings provide new insights into how our brains represent word-meaning structure.
The study used EEG and ERP to assess neural activity during simultaneous interpretation of continuous prose. The results showed that interpreters work in a dynamic mode of redistribution of attention, with increased cognitive resources engaged for working memory when lagging behind the speaker.
Researchers found a new network of brain regions involved in temporal memory, which stores information about when events happen. This discovery may further understanding of age-related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a 128Mb-density STT-MRAM with a write speed of 14 ns, setting a new world record. This technology has the potential to significantly reduce power consumption in embedded memory applications.
Research at Ruhr-University Bochum shows that blindness disrupts brain's organisation and memory ability in mice. After vision loss, other senses like touch, hearing, and smell become more sensitive over time.