Despite knowing when life first appeared on Earth, scientists still do not understand how life occurred, which has important implications for the likelihood of finding life elsewhere in the universe. …read more Source:: Science
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New causes of autism found in ‘junk’ DNA
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•Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques, researchers have demonstrated that mutations in so-called ‘junk’ DNA can cause autism. The study is the first to functionally link such mutations to the neurodevelopmental condition …read more Source:: Science
Treats might mask animal intelligence
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•Rewards are frequently used to encourage learning, but rewards may actually mask true knowledge, finds a new study with rodents and ferrets. …read more Source:: Science
Laser tech could be fashioned into Earth’s ‘porch light’ to attract alien astronomers
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•If extraterrestrial intelligence exists somewhere in our galaxy, a new study proposes that laser technology on Earth could, in principle, be fashioned into something of a planetary porch light — …read more Source:: Science
Large-group living boosts magpie intelligence
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•Growing up in a large social group makes Australian magpies more intelligent, new research shows. …read more Source:: Science
Smart people have better connected brains
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•Differences in intelligence have so far mostly been attributed to differences in specific brain regions. However, are smart people’s brains also wired differently to those of less intelligent persons? A …read more Source:: Science
Reconditioning the brain to overcome fear
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•Researchers have discovered a way to remove specific fears from the brain, using a combination of artificial intelligence and brain scanning technology. Their technique could lead to a new way …read more Source:: Science
Go figure! Game victory seen as artificial intelligence milestone
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – You can chalk it up as another victory for the machines. …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
SAP Asks Microsoft, Apple to Share Hacker-Fighting Intelligence
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•SAP SE is trying to marshal business technology’s biggest suppliers to gather hacker-fighting intelligence following a spate of security problems with open-source software. The biggest maker of business applications has contacted companies includingMicrosoft Corp. and Apple Inc. about sharing information on analyses of the weaknesses in open-source code, which is generally free to run and…