The Island has recently published various articles on AI, and they are thought-provoking. This article is based on a paper I presented at a London University seminar, 22 years ago. Will computers ever ...

Super-intelligent, general-purpose humanoid robots are within our grasp, says the hype. Not so fast, says reality. Allow meus to explain.

Background Motor and cognitive dysfunctions are common and disabling features in multiple sclerosis (MS) that remain challenging to treat. Here, we aimed to explore the effect of exergames as a ...

Learn how to distinguish marginal costs by exploring their relationship with fixed and variable costs in production.

Data-analysis and modelling positions are already becoming obsolete, but hands-on experimentalists can breathe easy for now.

Vladimir Zakharov explains how DataFrames serve as a vital tool for data-oriented programming in the Java ecosystem. By ...

Computer science is the study and development of the protocols required for automated processing and manipulation of data. This includes, for example, creating algorithms for efficiently searching ...

The video examines why crocodiles appear to be in constant motion, even during long periods of apparent stillness. Scientists explain how subtle movement helps regulate body temperature, metabolism, ...

Human language may seem messy and inefficient compared to the ultra-compact strings of ones and zeros used by computers—but our brains actually prefer it that way. New research reveals that while ...

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the most common cause of death worldwide. Less than half the people with high blood pressure are aware of their diagnosis, and only ...

In a new co-authored book, Professor and Chair of Psychology and Neuroscience Elizabeth A. Kensinger points out some surprising facts about how memories work Explaining the science behind memory and ...