Simulating Neurons with Microresonators: The Future of Optical Computing and Artificial Intelligence

Optical microresonators, with their self-pulsing light capabilities, are paving the way for innovative spiking neural networks and optical computing. This groundbreaking research highlights their potential to emulate brain-like neuron behavior, offering a promising future for energy-efficient, high-speed artificial intelligence systems.

Chloroplast Transplantation into Animal Cells: A New Milestone or Premature Optimism?

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A team from the University of Tokyo has successfully integrated photosynthetically active chloroplasts into animal cells, aiming to enable self-sustaining energy production through photosynthesis, marking a significant step in synthetic biology.