While still in its infancy, and not completely accurate, according to some experts, pattern-recognition software could nevertheless prove effective at finding links between disparate sets of information and data streams, such as phone usage and bank transactions. This software is trained on a large number of sample documents to pick out items such as names, phone numbers and places from generic text. This means it can spot names or ... Read full entry

6 Intelligence Myths Exposed Does playing computer games enhance hand-eye coordination? Will solving a cross word puzzle daily improve cognitive abilities? Does listening to music boost brain power? Maybe not. In a recent study at Oregon Health and Science University, subjects exposed to a binaural pulse in the 3- to 8-Hz theta band (which is linked to working memory) showed no change in brain wave activity as measured by EEG. ... Read full entry