BrainGate recently made a technological breakthrough that has the potential to improve the quality of life of people living with paralysis. Previously, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) had been able to translate thoughts into the physical world through point-and-click systems … [Read more...] about Can a machine read your mind? Turning thoughts into words
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Brain-computer interface enables paralyzed man text with his thoughts
Neuroscientists from Stanford University have just made history by successfully converting brain activity related to handwriting into actual text in real-time. The team, working together with the BrainGate consortium, achieved the feat thanks to a new brain-computer interface … [Read more...] about Brain-computer interface enables paralyzed man text with his thoughts
Forested hills may soon replace seawalls in coastal communities
Seawalls have become a popular man-made defense against high tides and tsunamis, but a new study shows that carefully designed forested hills could provide similar protection while also protecting environmental health and beautifying our coastal cities. The design involves a … [Read more...] about Forested hills may soon replace seawalls in coastal communities
The trick to getting people to eat more vegetables? Catchy names.
Are you having a difficult time getting yourself or your kids to eat their vegetables? The solution might just be a bit of creativity. A new study has found the most effective way of getting people excited about vegetables is enticing names. The study, which experimented with … [Read more...] about The trick to getting people to eat more vegetables? Catchy names.