NASA Releases Video of What It's Like to Fall Into a Black Hole
Astrophysicist simulates scenarios near a black hole, teaching about relativity's consequences and the allure of falling into supermassive black holes. [ more ]
Northwestern University engineers have developed MaxDiff RL algorithm for smart robotics, improving learning efficiency and performance, ensuring reliability and safety for various applications. [ more ]
Scientists Preparing to Turn on Computer Intended to Simulate Entire Human Brain
Researchers at Western Sydney University, Intel, and Dell are collaborating to build a supercomputer called DeepSouth that can simulate neural networks at the scale of the human brain.
DeepSouth is capable of emulating networks of spiking neurons at a rate of 228 trillion synaptic operations per second, on par with the human brain's estimated rate of operations. [ more ]
AI-powered engineering workflows drive innovation by combining simulation with data analytics and high-performance computing to meet market demands without compromising quality. [ more ]
Business schools dive into VR with virtual coffee shops
Virtual reality enhances experiential learning in business schools, making concepts like supply chain management more immersive and understandable for students.
Utilizing virtual reality environments in business education allows students to learn from their mistakes in a risk-free setting, providing a deeper understanding of real-world scenarios. [ more ]