Scientists are getting closer to the dream of creating computer systems that can replicate the brain.

　　Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a computer chip that mimics how the brain’s neurons adapt in response to new information. Such chips could eventually enable communication between artificially created body parts and the brain.

　　It could also pave the way for artificial intelligence devices.

　　There are about 100 billion neurons in the brain, each of which forms synapses - the connections between neurons that allow information to flow - with many other neurons.

　　This process is known as plasticity and is believed to underpin many brain functions, such as learning and memory.

　　The MIT team of scientists has been able to design a computer chip that can simulate the activity of a single brain synapse.

　　Manchester UK

　　Leading figures in the world of soccer, on Thursday blasted FIFA President Sepp Blatter for controversial remarks he made on racism in an interview with CNN World Sport.

　　The head of world football told Pedro Pinto there is no on-field racism in football and that any player who has been abused should simply shake hands with his opponent at the end of the match and move on.

　　Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand, a former England captain, expressed his outrage on Twitter, blasting Blatter’s comments as "so condescending it’s almost laughable."

　　The Swiss was re-elected unopposed as the head of football’s governing body in June after his main rival was suspended amid corruption allegations. The bidding process for the 2018 World Cup was also dogged by bribery allegations.

　　Soon after Blatter gave his interview to CNN on Wednesday, his position appeared to be undermined when the English Football Association charged Liverpool’s Luis Suarez with racism toward a fellow player.

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　　6. At least how many "Occupy Wall Street" protesters were arrested during Thursday’s demonstration in New York?

　　7. What can we know about New Italian PM Mario Monti’s government of technocrats?

　　8. What percentage of Japanese female university graduates have jobs?

　　9. What new finding has been made by scientists said MIT, USA?

　　10. Why did leading figures in the world of soccer call on FIFA president Blatter to resign?