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A professional dancer paralyzed by ALS performed on stage again using brain interface technology that translates her thoughts into movements through a digital avatar. The groundbreaking performance in Amsterdam marked the first time someone has danced professionally using only their mind.
Scientists are building computer chips that work like human brains, running on just 20 watts of power while slashing energy use by up to 10,000 times. These revolutionary chips could transform everything from medical devices to self-driving cars while keeping your data safer.
After decades of research, the scientist who created the first brain chip says the technology is ready to help paralyzed people control computers and restore speech. Companies like Neuralink are racing to bring these life-changing devices to patients who need them most.
Scientists are creating computer chips modeled after bee navigation systems that use 100 times less power than today's technology. The breakthrough could lead to tiny robots that clean pollution or sensors that protect the environment.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown drainage pathway in the human brain that clears waste, offering new hope for treating Alzheimer's and brain injuries. Using MRI technology from NASA spaceflight research, they watched in real time as the brain's cleanup crew went to work.
Scientists at Cambridge University created a chip that mimics the human brain's energy efficiency, slashing AI power consumption by 70%. The breakthrough could transform how artificial intelligence operates worldwide.
Scientists developed a brain-inspired AI that uses a sleep-like process called "daydreaming" to store memories without forgetting them. The breakthrough works on messy real-world data that previously broke similar systems.
Angel Faulk survived a 14-hour brain surgery to remove a tumor wrapped around her brain stem, leaving her temporarily paralyzed. Now she's inspiring others through fitness classes and her nonprofit, proving recovery can lead to purpose.
A new AI-powered device can tell the difference between a runny nose and a dangerous brain fluid leak in just 60 seconds, potentially saving lives by catching a condition that often gets mistaken for a cold. The technology achieved over 90% accuracy in hospital testing and works on portable devices.
Noland Arbaugh, the world's first Neuralink recipient, will demonstrate live how he controls technology with his thoughts at a major robotics conference. After a diving accident left him paralyzed, the brain implant gave him back the power to interact with the world independently.
Scientists discovered that digital brain models work better when brain regions compete for resources, just like in real life. This breakthrough could revolutionize personalized medicine and help more treatments succeed in human trials.
Scientists at University of Rochester developed a gene therapy that uses the brain's natural cleaning system to deliver treatments throughout the brain, avoiding one of medicine's toughest obstacles. The breakthrough could transform treatment for multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, and rare childhood brain disorders.
A sleek new helmet folds to half its size for easy transport while protecting cyclists from the most dangerous type of crash injuries. It's the first folding helmet to include brain-protecting technology developed by neurosurgeons.
Laura Moore was thrown from a four-wheeler at 16, suffering severe brain damage that doctors struggled to stabilize. Twenty-three years later, she's thriving and leading Kansas's charge to support brain injury survivors.
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker invited 20-year-old brain tumor survivor Cade Spinello to address his players during spring training, continuing a decade-long tradition. The touching moment reminds professional athletes that their platform extends far beyond the baseball diamond.
International researchers discovered how to engineer tiny medicine carriers that trick the body's own blood proteins into safely delivering drugs past the brain's protective barrier. This breakthrough could transform treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and deadly brain cancers.
Two people with paralysis can now type using only their thoughts at speeds nearly matching smartphone texting, thanks to a breakthrough brain implant. The technology brings life-changing communication within reach for people who've lost the ability to speak or move.
Two paralyzed people are typing with their thoughts alone, using brain implants that translate imagined finger movements into keystrokes at speeds rivaling smartphone users. After learning just 30 sentences, they're chatting, joking, and reclaiming independence through a familiar QWERTY keyboard.
Britain's new research agency is funding 19 teams developing precision brain treatments using ultrasound and other non-invasive technologies. The goal is to help millions suffering from epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's without opening up the skull.
China just became the first country to approve a brain implant for commercial use, opening the door for people with spinal cord injuries to regain movement. While similar devices have existed in research labs for decades, this marks a breakthrough in making the technology accessible beyond clinical trials.
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