simulation – Science & research news

Computer hardware designed for 3D games could hold the key to replicating human brain

January 14, 2019

The group used graphics processing units (GPUs) to run their brain simulation software, which is already powering drones that think like insects and could help pinpoint the disease in the human brain; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]

Supermassive black holes and supercomputers

November 5, 2018

Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences: Researchers reveal the story of the oldest stars and galaxies, compiled from 20 years of simulating the early universe

Researchers reveal the story of the oldest stars and galaxies, compiled from 20 years of simulations; Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences [...]

Scientists have built an artificial human brain cell

October 2, 2018

Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience: The most advanced digital replica of human neurons ever made reveals that human brains are unique -- all the way down to their building blocks.

The most advanced digital replica of human neurons ever made reveals that our brain cells are unique; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience [...]

Researchers find algorithm for large-scale brain simulations

March 2, 2018

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A decisive step towards simulating brain-scale networks on future supercomputers also significantly speeds up simulations on existing supercomputers: Frontiers in Neuroinformatics [...]

Virtual coasts improve understanding of possible coastal planning outcomes

October 28, 2017

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A simulation described in Frontiers in Marine Science helps people to assess the aesthetic aspects of proposed coastal developments and their effect on the marine environment. [...]

Mind wandering is common during driving

September 11, 2017

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Research on driver distraction published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows that people's minds wander a lot in a simulated daily work commute - but they not always aware of this. [...]

Predicting eruptions using satellites and math

July 5, 2017

Frontiers in Earth Science article examines ways Volcanologists use satellite measurements and mathematical methods to forecast volcanoes eruptions [...]