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New material for quantum computing discovered out of the blue Posted: 27 Oct 2013 03:52 PM PDT A common blue pigment used in the £5 note could have an important role to play in the development of a quantum computer, according to a new article.

Smart neurons: Single neuronal dendrites can perform computations Posted: 27 Oct 2013 11:06 AM PDT When you look at the hands of a clock or the streets on a map, your brain is effortlessly performing computations that tell you about the orientation of these objects. New research has shown that these computations can be carried out by the microscopic branches of neurons known as dendrites, which are the receiving elements of neurons.

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