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Biocomputer built on human brain cells can play Doom, but questions remain
By Darren Allan published
Human-brain-cell-soup-on-a-chip can play Doom — but questions remain about what 'playing' the game is exactly.

New research says using AI reduces brain activity – but does that mean it's making us dumber?
By Eric Hal Schwartz published
New research points to AI reducing brain use, but it's about how, not if, you use the tool.

Scientists want to add broadband technology to your brain — but it’s not what you think
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Known as biphasic quasistatic brain communication, the technology will boost the body’s own electronic signaling system.

Did the first brain scan of a dying patient show 'life flashing before their eyes'?
By John Loeffler published
Doctors performing a brain scan on an elderly patient who had a sudden fatal heart attack accidentally captured the first-ever scan of the human brain as it dies.

A Mars secret solved, a colossal comet, and mind fractals all in this week's science news
By John Loeffler published
Roundup This week's science news saw some space mysteries finally solved, as well as some new insights into the human mind, new hidden planets, and the largest comet ever seen.

This AI chip claims to mimic the human brain
By Mayank Sharma published
The prototype chip could usher in a new generation of smarter bionic implants.

Scientists erase fear memories in the minds of mice using light
By Andrew London published
A team of scientists has managed to erase fearful memories in mice using a light responsive virus.

AI fly-by: artificial intelligence is mapping the brains of flies
By Duncan Geere published
Neuroscientists are linking groups of neurons in fruit fly brains to specific behaviours using machine learning.
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