| Neuroscientists use statistical model to draft fantasy teams of neurons Apr 29th 2013, 19:41 This past weekend teams from the National Football League used statistics like height, weight and speed to draft the best college players, and in a few weeks, armchair enthusiasts will use similar measures to select players for their own fantasy football teams. Neuroscientists are taking a similar approach to compile "dream teams" of neurons using a statistics-based method that can evaluate the fitness of individual neurons. |  | Neuroscientists use statistical model to draft fantasy teams of neurons Apr 29th 2013, 19:41 This past weekend teams from the National Football League used statistics like height, weight and speed to draft the best college players, and in a few weeks, armchair enthusiasts will use similar measures to select players for their own fantasy football teams. Neuroscientists are taking a similar approach to compile "dream teams" of neurons using a statistics-based method that can evaluate the fitness of individual neurons. | | Older is wiser: Study shows software developers' skills improve over time Apr 29th 2013, 15:48 There is a perception in some tech circles that older programmers aren't able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and that they are discriminated against in the software field. But a new study indicates that the knowledge and skills of programmers actually improve over time -- and that older programmers know as much (or more) than their younger peers when it comes to recent software platforms. | | Older is wiser: Study shows software developers' skills improve over time Apr 29th 2013, 15:48 There is a perception in some tech circles that older programmers aren't able to keep pace with rapidly changing technology, and that they are discriminated against in the software field. But a new study indicates that the knowledge and skills of programmers actually improve over time -- and that older programmers know as much (or more) than their younger peers when it comes to recent software platforms. | | Leadership emerges spontaneously during games Apr 29th 2013, 14:24 Video game and augmented-reality game players can spontaneously build virtual teams and leadership structures without special tools or guidance, according to researchers. | | Do you fear you are missing out? Apr 29th 2013, 13:49 Does checking Twitter and Facebook to see what your friends are up to make you feel like you are missing out on all the fun? Researchers have come up with a way of measuring the modern day concept of the "fear of missing out" (FoMO). | | Shape-shifting mobile devices Apr 29th 2013, 03:04 Prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand could lay down the foundation for creating high shape resolution devices of the future. | | Shape-shifting mobile devices Apr 29th 2013, 03:04 Prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand could lay down the foundation for creating high shape resolution devices of the future. | |
