The discovery unlocked the creation of a new type of computing architecture, which the researchers hope will have major implications in sectors ranging from bioinformatics to fintech. The findings have been reported in Nature.
In biological brains, the interconnections between neurons embed intricate logic structures which enables sophisticated decision-making far beyond anything that has been produced using electronics. Significantly, the network of neurons in a brain is constantly reconfiguring, providing flexibility and adaptability to different environments, unlike hard-wired logic circuits.
The researchers created an improved electronic analogue using a new molecule with just 77 atoms. The molecule was discovered by experts in predictive materials design from the University of Limerick’s Bernal Institute. Professor Damien Thompson carried out state-of-the-art computer simulations using the Irish Centre for High-End Computing's supercomputer to make...