DARPA plans $50 million in 2014 investments to increase understanding of brain function and create new capabilities
Today, at a White House event, the President unveiled a bold new researchinitiative designed to revolutionize the understanding of the human brain. As part of this initiative, DARPA intends to invest roughly $50 million in 2014 with the goal of understanding the dynamic functions of the brain and demonstrating breakthrough applications based on these insights.
“The President’s...
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