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Brain implants to restore sight, like Neuralink’s Blindsight, face a fundamental problem − more pixels don’t ensure better vision

Elon Musk recently pronounced that the next Neuralink project will be a “Blindsight” cortical implant to restore vision: “Resolution will be low at first, like early Nintendo graphics, but ultimately may exceed normal human vision.”

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Elon Musk reveals Neuralink has implanted second trial patient with brain chip

A second person has undergone the surgery required for a Neuralink implant

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Father with pins and needles told by doctors he has huge deadly brain tumour

When Rob and Alison went on a trip to Cuba he started complaining about feeling pins and needles in his fingers and face

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People Share The Scariest Science Facts They Know (55 Answers)

The scientific world isn’t just about inventing new gadgets and discovering new planets and species. Pushing the boundaries of human knowledge can be… uncomfortable at times. The post People Share The Scariest Science Facts They Know (55 Answers) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Elon Musk says his brainchip patients will soon 'outperform a pro gamer', then takes a big old puff and says 'let’s give people superpowers'

What could go wrong!

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Why are migraines worse during your period? Research in mice points to a hormone called progesterone, offering a new treatment target

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost 1 in 4 of them have at least four severe attacks each month. Three times as many women suffer from migraine headaches as men, and…

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Racism and discrimination lead to faster aging through brain network changes, new study finds

Racism steals time from people’s lives – possibly because of the space it occupies in the mind. In a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, our team showed that the toll of racism on the brain was linked to advanced aging, observed on a cellular level.

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Why do you feel less hungry when it's hot out?

We know that people in colder environments eat more calories. But why does our hunger abate in the heat?

LiveScience

Optical Illusion: Can you spot 690 in this image in under 5 seconds?

Here we are with another challenge. This might seem an easier optical illusion, but many have failed to find the right answer within the given time period.

The Times of India

This New Memory Study Upends What We Know About How the Brain Makes Connections

Our memory helps us learn from experiences and develop new knowledge by integrating and updating information.

Inverse

'Love hormone' oxytocin may be missing link between sleep apnea and high blood pressure

Scientists found that two brain-made chemicals, including oxytocin, may play a role in increasing blood pressure after repeated periods of low oxygen.

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As a Health Editor with nearly a decade of experience - why I've recently adopted TikTok's viral low dopamine mornings

A social media trend we really rate.

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Elon Musk says a person with a Neuralink chip could beat a pro gamer in a few years

"We feel pretty confident that in the next year or two, someone with a Neuralink implant would be able to outperform a pro gamer because the reaction time would be faster."

Fortune

Heartbreak as Prince Harry's ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas' sister Pandora Cooper-Key dies aged 51

Cooper-Key, who was first diagnosed with cancer 24 years ago, had been suffering from an inoperable brain tumour

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Paris Olympics: BMX Racing comeback gold for Australia's Saya Sakakibara while Joris Daudet leads French medals sweep

'Every setback I had … I thought, 'I am going to give this another crack' says Australian on comeback from concussion and forging on after brother's traumatic brain injury

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AIs encode language like brains do − opening a window on human conversations

Language enables people to transmit thoughts to each other because each person’s brain responds similarly to the meaning of words. In our newly published research, my colleagues and I developed a framework to model the brain activity of speakers as they engaged in face-to-face conversations.

Medical Daily

Can Fish Oil Benefit Older Adult Brains? Here's What Study Says

According to the study, omega-3 fatty acid use could benefit those with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's. However, researchers did not find significant benefits for all older adults in general.

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'This is largely uncharted territory': Scientists reveal the brain's 'fear circuit' works differently than we thought

New methods applied in live mice suggest that molecules called neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters, play the main role in our response to danger.

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'My jaw just dropped': 500 million-year-old larva fossil found with brain preserved

The newly discovered Youti yuanshi larva fossil is so well-preserved that it provides a road map for arthropod evolution during the Cambrian period.

The Times of India

Optical illusion: Only those with sharp vision can spot a tie in this picture

The optical illusion tricks our eyes and also improves our observational skills at the same time. If you believe in having sharp eyes like an eagle, then you need to solve today’s intriguing yet colorful optical illusion. Solving optical illusions can confuse your mind but can be quite fun. It…

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Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled using a brain implant in major breakthrough

A man with ALS has managed to control Apple Vision Pro with nothing but his brain.

The Guardian - UK

Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case

‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan

The Independent UK

Former GB and St Helens forward Josh Jones diagnosed with CTE brain condition

Jones, 31, retired last year due to concussion-related issues.

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'Simone is a very, very rare bird': Experts discuss the science behind Simone Biles' gymnastic prowess

Even among the world's most elite gymnasts, American Simone Biles, now competing in her third Olympic Games, is a standout.

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Genetically engineered 'mind control' parasite could deliver drugs to the brain

Scientists are developing an engineered parasite to get drugs into the brain.

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