Blue brain boots up to mixed response

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Team from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) is planning to use the IBM supercomputer Blue Gene/L, which is one of the most powerful computers ever made available to the neuroscience. The computer will be used to create a biologically realistic simulation of the neural circuits responsible for higher mental processes in humans and other mammals.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Switzerland, Digital Computers, Super, Usage, Technology application, Supercomputers, Supercomputer, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

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The Moon: destination or distraction?

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The Planetary Society of California had organized a high-level meeting to discuss the U.S. President George W. Bush's decision of another expedition of the Moon by the country's scientists. The participants presented various alternatives to the lunar missions due to the unavailability of adequate funds to facilitate the same.

United States, Strategy & planning, Management dynamics, California, Management, Planning, Evaluation, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Company business management, Moon, Company business planning, Moon exploration, Planetary Society

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