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Keith Thomas, a man paralysed from the chest down in a swimming accident six years ago, has been able to feed himself and drink from a cup after receiving a brain implant designed to bypass his spinal cord injury. The…
Campaigners have warned that a government push to expand the UK poultry sector could carry national security risks, arguing that the plan sits uneasily with Britain’s dependence on imported animal feed and the…
Encord and Zander Labs are testing brain wave sensors in San Leandro to solve the physical AI training data bottleneck for humanoid robots.
Science Corporation has received European regulatory clearance for its PRIMA vision-restoring chip, a milestone in the company’s broader strategy to build a sustainable brain-computer interface business
A study of clinicians using an AI “second pair of eyes” in a Nairobi clinic looks at whether the technology improved care, but the feed leaves the results unclear.
Westminster Council has sparked debate in London’s hospitality sector after recommending limits on what is often called vertical drinking in Soho and the West End. The proposal appears in the council’s new draft…
Video circulating online has sparked anger in Wisconsin after a police officer shot and killed a man on a street, according to Al
Google Maps is expanding beyond directions and discovery with new agentic features designed to help users complete everyday tasks, including food ordering and hotel bookings. The move, first reported by TechCrunch…
Al Jazeera says reports first surfaced early in the Iran war that Tehran had targeted sites linked to the CIA in the Gulf, but the role of Russia remains unconfirmed.
The politician, Ann Widdecombe, was eating lunch at home when a man walked in and asked whether she had bank cards, security footage
A new WHO guide gives health and community programmes a practical framework for delivering evidence-based psychological self-help at scale.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made clear that his side will not use a dedicated man-marking plan on Lionel Messi in the World Cup final, even as he acknowledged the Argentina captain will require special attention…
Anthropic is moving closer to chipmaking, with plans to build a team focused on designing its own custom AI chips. The Claude maker says it wants to co-design hardware and models in a way that could help its systems run…
Four prominent Google artificial intelligence researchers have formed a new start-up, marking another sign of how closely the company remains tied to the fast-moving AI sector it helped shape. According to The New York…
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its
Sleep researchers call it the first-night effect: the brain remains more alert in an unfamiliar place, reducing sleep time and depth for many travelers.
PARIS — Generative artificial intelligence is making everyday tasks faster and easier, but a growing body of research is raising concerns that the same convenience could weaken the very mental skills people rely on…
A family history separated by migration, secrecy and decades of unanswered questions is at the centre of a Guardian Technology feature that traces how ChatGPT helped bring relatives together. The story follows Avtar…
Scientists have reported a first-of-its-kind milestone in which artificial intelligence was used to design viruses, a development that could help drive new medicines while also intensifying safety concerns. The work…
NASA astronaut Chris Williams is set to return to Earth after an eight-month first stay on the International Space Station, where he helped with research, repairs and spacewalks.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was due to meet his newly reshaped cabinet on Tuesday after a sweeping round of appointments that elevated some of the politicians who helped bring him to power and removed several figures…
Kazakhstan has released the first Amur tiger in the wild in more than 70 years to help restore the extinct Caspian tiger
Al Jazeera argues that talks between the US and Iran need more than a brokered handshake: mediators also need backing to help any deal
Snails are best known for the slick trail they leave behind, but the substance they produce is more complex than it looks. According to NPR News, scientists are examining snail slime for clues that could help inspire…