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Scientists Grow Mini Human Brains To Revolutionize Biocomputing Technology

October 21, 2025 by Mintu

The boundary between science fiction and reality is narrowing as researchers push the limits of computing into the realm of biology. Biocomputing, the science of using living cells as computational systems, is no longer a distant dream. Scientists are now growing mini human brains, or organoids, to create a new kind of computer that operates using neurons instead of silicon chips. This innovative field, sometimes referred to as wetware, combines neuroscience, artificial intelligence (AI), and bioengineering. Unlike traditional computers, which rely on semiconductors, wetware uses clusters of living neurons to process information. Early experiments suggest that these systems could perform … Read more

Light-Speed Analog Computing Breakthrough Promises a New Digital Revolution

October 21, 2025 by Mintu

The world of computing stands at the threshold of a revolution. For decades, scientists have sought alternatives to traditional digital computing, which is constrained by transistor speed, heat generation, and energy consumption. Now, a groundbreaking discovery from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is rewriting those limits. Researchers have achieved a major milestone in light-speed analog computing, creating a programmable circuit that uses electromagnetic waves to perform complex mathematical operations at speeds previously thought impossible. This breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, represents not just an incremental improvement but a transformative step toward a … Read more