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Abstract: In this paper, we propose a biologically plausible computational working memory (WM) model implemented using a spiking neuron model representing a predictable WM mechanism in a single neuron ...

As more states legalize recreational marijuana use, here’s what the research says about what cannabis is really doing to your brain.

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Abstract: The exponential growth of data generated at the network edge has driven a paradigm shift from centralized cloud computing to local edge processing, accelerating the widespread adoption of ...

Honda isn’t standing still: while waiting to return to racing at Jerez, the MotoGP test team is in action in Malaysia. After too many years playing a supporting role, Honda is eager to reclaim the ...

Whether it’s riding a bike or knitting a sweater, there are some tasks you do without thinking. These are commonly associated with “muscle memory”, the idea your body can remember how to perform ...

What is muscle memory? In popular culture, we usually associate muscle memory with tasks we do, or skills we learn, without much conscious thought. This could include riding a bike, playing a musical ...

This contribution is part of the special series of Inaugural Articles by members of the National Academy of Sciences elected in 2025. Sharing personal past experiences is central to human social ...