Memory in a digital box
Why then does it seem so difficult to safeguard our digital memory? Hyperthymesia is not an option. We have to choose... and this is a labor
Why Breathing Reduces Stress
How can such a simple and natural act as breathing affect our psychological state to such an extent? Breathing combines with other motor beh
Prime Numbers Respect Parity
In mathematics, the magic lies in the contrast between our perception a priori and the evidence: if many can understand the statement and ha
Controversial Software Attempts to Read Homosexuality on Faces
The authors claim that the program is able to automatically recognise a homosexual from facial features with more than 91% accuracy. This id
Homage to Maurice Nivat, Pioneer in Theoretical IT
Maurice Nivat has just died shortly before his 80th birthday, after playing a fundamental role in organising and promoting theoretical compu
The Brain Manufactures Neurons On Demand
Adults manufacture juvenile neurons, it could be interpreted as adaptation to the environment. Several studies underlines the idea of “on de
There is No Solitary Genius
We all believe readily in the idea of the lone inventor, who is since the Renaissance a sort of hero. But renowned innovators have always be
Statistics Win Points in Basketball
The US basketball season is in full swing. Some teams are clocking up good results; others are thinking of transferring players to enhance t
How Do We Make Decisions?
In the fog, a driver wonders whether he should turn left or right. He thinks he sees the house he is looking for, the wood looks familiar, t
A Little Layout Problem
Where should you place a lamp that will light up the whole room? After looking for a while, you decide not to light the room directly. Follo
