What is the basic computational unit of the brain? The neuron? The cortical column? The gene? Although to a neuroscientist this question might seem poorly formulated, to a computer scientist it is ...

A molecular "recycling plant" permits nerve cells in the brain to carry out two seemingly contradictory functions -- changeable enough to record new experiences, yet permanent enough to maintain these ...

FORT SILL, Okla. -- With the constant 'in lieu of' missions that many units are performing these days, maintaining the skills of one's military occupational speciality requires good leadership and ...

Revamped definitions of scientific units are on their way. In the biggest overhaul of the international system of units (SI) since its inception in 1960, a committee is set to redefine four basic ...