This new type of optical memory unit,called a programmable photonic latch, is fast and scalable. It could offer a high-speed silicon photonics solution for volatile memory. WASHINGTON — Researchers ...

Though scientist Richard Semon introduced the concept of the "engram" 115 years ago to posit a neural basis for memory, direct evidence for engrams has only begun to accumulate recently as ...

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The performance of a business computer at everyday tasks largely depends on two factors: its processor speed and the amount of memory it has. The processor's speed comes from its clock, a timing ...

Q: I’ve seen much news about 64-bit systems lately. Vendors claim 64 bits are faster than 32 bits, and it seems the fastest CPUs have 64-bit capability. Can I take advantage of 64-bit operations to ...