First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS speak in real time

The participant is enrolled in the BrainGate2 clinical trial at UC Davis Health. His ability to communicate through a computer has been made possible with an investigational brain-computer interface (BCI).…

Have a damaged painting? Restore it in just hours with an AI-generated ‘mask’

Scans of the painting during various stages in its restoration. At left is the damaged piece, with the middle panel showing a map of the different kinds of damage present;…

Get 57% off these Bushnell binoculars in time for Father’s Day

The Bushnell Trophy XLT binoculars are some of the best budget binoculars around, and in this binocular deal, they’re just 97 cents off their lowest-ever price. So if you’re on…

Weight loss program shown to improve eating disorder symptoms in at-risk people with type 2 diabetes

Credit: CC0 Public Domain An intensive low-energy diet program, similar to the “NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission”, significantly improved eating disorder symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes…

Scientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients

Alveolar macrophages under the microscope showing deposits of black carbon. L – smaller deposits in cells from a smoker, R – larger deposits in cells from COPD patient. Credit: James…

Apple plays it safe on AI despite Wall Street pressure

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple on Monday remained on its cautious path to embracing generative AI even as rivals race ahead with the…

‘Optical neural engine’ can solve partial differential equations

The researchers’ device applies principles of neural networking to an optical framework. As a wave encoded with a PDE passes through the ONE’s series of components, its properties gradually shift…

Dark energy camera captures sparse pockets of light among dark clouds of Chamaeleon I

The Ominous Chamaeleon I dark cloud. Credit: CTIO / NOIRLab / DOE / NSF / AURA; Image Processing: T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage / NSF NOIRLab), M. Zamani &…

Excavations reveal a vast Roman villa complex

Archaeologists from Inrap have revealed a vast Roman villa complex during excavations in Auxerre, France. The site was first recognised for its archaeological potential in the 19th century, but it…

Genetic Sensitivity to Environment May Shape Mental Health Traits

Summary: A large international study of over 21,000 identical twins has identified genetic variants that influence how individuals respond to life experiences, affecting traits such as anxiety, depression, and autistic…