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Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois. Northwestern was initially affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church but later became non-sectarian.

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A surreal abstract image showcasing a vibrant purple fungi design, resembling a cerebellum, in vivid colors.

Chip Modeled on the Brain’s “Reflex” Region Spots a Bad Pulse in a Fifth of a Beat — Using 10,000x Fewer Operations

Northwestern’s cerebellum-inspired memtransistor stays idle through normal beats and fires only at the unexpected, hitting 98 percent accuracy where standard AI was still at 70–80. The catch: only the devices were built — the surrounding network was simulated.

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