Brain chip deemed ‘life-altering’ after paralyzed men use it to control a computer with their MIND

It may be the size of a paperclip, but this tiny brain implant has brought life back to men suffering with upper limb paralysis. Australia-based Synchron, a neurovascular bioelectronics medicine company, announced its Stentrode brain computer interface (BCI) has allowed patients to carry out tasks on a computer just by using their mind. Using the … Read more

Carlo Acutis: British computer whizz is beatified in cathedral in Italy

A British-born computer whizz who died from leukaemia aged 15 has been placed on the path to sainthood during a beatification ceremony at a cathedral in Italy. Carlo Acutis, who was born in London in 1991 to Italian parents before moving as a child to Milan, was honoured with a ceremony at the Basilica of San Francesco … Read more

The coronavirus revealed: Computer images show the spiked cell that has killed millions

New, incredibly detailed images of COVID-19, revealing its spiky shape and interaction with human cells, have emerged which are helping scientists in the battle for a cure.  A team of scientists in China created the first images of the COVID-19 virus in an important milestone on the road to finding a vaccine and cure. Dr Sai Li, … Read more

Giant robotic scorpion could be the ultimate gaming computer rig with motorized tail

Giant robotic scorpion could be the ultimate gaming computer rig with motorized tail to support three overhead screens, heated recliner seat, keyboard attached to its claws – and a $3,999 price tag A firm unveiled its cutting edge gaming and working station chair  The Scorpion Computer Cockpit that is powered with a push of a button … Read more

Should you trust a computer algorithm to run your portfolio?

Computer-generated results have not received a good press in recent weeks, particularly with the A-level results debacle. So it is no surprise that some investors are questioning whether they should be willing to trust a computer with managing their hard-earned cash?  Applying algorithms – or predefined sets of rules – to stock market data in … Read more

Blue light from a computer or phone can age the skin as badly as the midday Sun

Leading Optometrist, Dhruvin Patel is a specialist in the impact of blue light on eye health – that is light produced by phone and computer screens.  Blue Light can make it harder to fall asleep and have an impact on the health of eyes Researchers say exposure to blue light could increase the risk of … Read more

Police recruit used force’s computer to find out if her brother was in prison with officer 

Police recruit used force’s computer to find out if her killer brother was in prison with an undercover officer Naomi Jayne Buckland, 22, ‘acted out of misguided loyalty to brother Nathan’  He was accused of killing man outside pub in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Buckland was working as a civilian apprentice with Durham Police in … Read more

Police recruit used force’s computer to find out if her brother was in prison with officer 

Police recruit used force’s computer to find out if her killer brother was in prison with an undercover officer Naomi Jayne Buckland, 22, ‘acted out of misguided loyalty to brother Nathan’  He was accused of killing man outside pub in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Buckland was working as a civilian apprentice with Durham Police in … Read more

Elon Musk is demonstrating his Neuralink implant, which connects your brain to a computer

Elon Musk has long envisioned a system that merges humans with computers and after nearly five years of work, the world may soon see that dream become a reality. Musk’s secretive Neuralink startup plans to demonstrate a working ‘device’ at 6pm ET, Friday, claiming it will show off its brain chip that aims to help … Read more