A Paralyzed Man Uses Thoughts to Control a Computer

A man used an implanted brain-computer interface by Neuralink to control a computer using his thoughts.

A man used an implanted brain-computer interface by Neuralink to control a computer using his thoughts.

First Neuralink Brain-Computer Interface Implanted in a Person

Neuralink has implanted its brain-computer interface in a human, according to Elon Musk.

Neuralink has implanted its brain-computer interface in a human, according to Elon Musk.

Transparent Brain-Computer Interface Uses AI and Nanotech

Novel transparent brain-computer interface (BCI) capable of providing high-resolution neural recordings from the brain’s surface utilizing AI machine learning and graphene.

Novel transparent brain-computer interface (BCI) capable of providing high-resolution neural recordings from the brain’s surface utilizing AI machine learning and graphene.

Breakthrough Interface Enables AI ChatGPT Access Using Thoughts

A non-invasive optical brain-computer interface (BCI) can allow human thoughts to navigate ChatGPT.

A non-invasive optical brain-computer interface (BCI) can allow human thoughts to navigate ChatGPT.

Are You Reading My Mind?

Can we read minds? The answer is more complex than you might think.

Can we read minds? The answer is more complex than you might think.

Will Elon Musk Open the Doors of the Forbidden Castle?

The mind has long been envisioned as a fortified castle that no other may enter. New technology may open its doors and solve its age-old puzzles.

The mind has long been envisioned as a fortified castle that no other may enter. New technology may open its doors and solve its age-old puzzles.

Why Horses Are Big Dogs

Dogs and horses can both be extremely sensitive toward humans.

Dogs and horses can both be extremely sensitive toward humans.

Becoming a Victim in Online Dating

About 30 percent of married couples met through online dating. Still, many users have been victimized by online abusers. Find out who is likely to become a victim, and why.

About 30 percent of married couples met through online dating. Still, many users have been victimized by online abusers. Find out who is likely to become a victim, and why.

Tech Interface and AI Enable Stroke Survivor to Communicate

In a major AI breakthrough, a stroke survivor is able to communicate more naturally with facial expressions through a digital avatar, using brain-computer interface technology.

In a major AI breakthrough, a stroke survivor is able to communicate more naturally with facial expressions through a digital avatar, using brain-computer interface technology.

Solving Riddles Using Intuition and Emotions

Two secret agents need to meet without communicating in any way. The deadline is one year from today. If you were one of the agents, when and where would you wait?

Two secret agents need to meet without communicating in any way. The deadline is one year from today. If you were one of the agents, when and where would you wait?

AI Decodes Brain Activity Into Speech With High Accuracy

Brain-computer interface (BCI) uses artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning to translate brain activity to speech with up to 100% accuracy.

Brain-computer interface (BCI) uses artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning to translate brain activity to speech with up to 100% accuracy.

Your Gender May Affect How You Think About the Paranormal

Your identity could make a difference when it comes to which paranormal anomalies you believe in (or don't). Gender nonconformists might be the most likely to believe.

Your identity could make a difference when it comes to which paranormal anomalies you believe in (or don't). Gender nonconformists might be the most likely to believe.

Can You and Your Partner Read Each Other’s Minds?

Being tuned in to your lover is your exciting superpower for intimacy. Here’s how to get even better at it.

Being tuned in to your lover is your exciting superpower for intimacy. Here’s how to get even better at it.

Is Life Easier for Autistic People in Japan?

Why Japanese society may provide an especially good cultural fit for some autism-related behaviors.

Why Japanese society may provide an especially good cultural fit for some autism-related behaviors.

The Cognitive Bias That May Undo Democracy

We are affected by all sorts of biases in our judgments. This one may erode our democracy.

We are affected by all sorts of biases in our judgments. This one may erode our democracy.

Brain-Computer Interface with Sense of Touch Helps Paralyzed

Brain-computer interface endowed with both vision and touch, coupled with an AI decoder improved the ability of a paralyzed person.

Brain-computer interface endowed with both vision and touch, coupled with an AI decoder improved the ability of a paralyzed person.

Wireless Technology Can Help Paralyzed People Walk Naturally

AI machine learning helped to restore communication between the brain and spinal cord to enable a quadriplegic person to stand and have natural control of walking.

AI machine learning helped to restore communication between the brain and spinal cord to enable a quadriplegic person to stand and have natural control of walking.

Biases in How We Communicate Can't Be Fixed With Emojis

Some people believe that emojis clarify their texts and social media posts. The research says otherwise.

Some people believe that emojis clarify their texts and social media posts. The research says otherwise.

How Stereotypes Impact Our Social Interactions

The impact of stereotypes can be profoundly shaped through social interactions.

The impact of stereotypes can be profoundly shaped through social interactions.

AI Deep Learning Decodes Hand Gestures from Brain Images

Machine learning decodes hand gestures from noninvasive brain images, giving hope to a new type of brain-computer interface to help the paralyzed.

Machine learning decodes hand gestures from noninvasive brain images, giving hope to a new type of brain-computer interface to help the paralyzed.

AI Decodes Brain Activity to Predict What Mice See

EPFL researchers create an AI machine-learning algorithm that can decode the brain activity of mice in order to predict what they see.

EPFL researchers create an AI machine-learning algorithm that can decode the brain activity of mice in order to predict what they see.

The Surprising Benefits of Eavesdropping

A recent research study found that eavesdropping led to a superior understanding of others' minds compared to taking part in the conversation.

A recent research study found that eavesdropping led to a superior understanding of others' minds compared to taking part in the conversation.

Mind or Body? Men and Women See It Differently

The mind-body divide may arise in us innately, rather than from culture alone.

The mind-body divide may arise in us innately, rather than from culture alone.

How to Figure Out if Someone Is Lying to You

Do you wish you could tell when you were being lied to? Research has revealed a few possible indicators to look for—but perhaps the best approach is honesty.

Do you wish you could tell when you were being lied to? Research has revealed a few possible indicators to look for—but perhaps the best approach is honesty.

The Best Trick for Wising Up Faster

If you want to understand people, turn your exasperated rhetorical questions into real questions.

If you want to understand people, turn your exasperated rhetorical questions into real questions.

The Role of Music in Promoting Our Empathic Reactions

Musical training can act as a tool to regulate emotion and promote empathic behaviors.

Musical training can act as a tool to regulate emotion and promote empathic behaviors.

Brain-Computer Interface Enables Mind Control of Robot Dog

A brain-machine interface solution can control and command the movement of a robotic dog with 94 percent accuracy.

A brain-machine interface solution can control and command the movement of a robotic dog with 94 percent accuracy.

Demystifying Self-Awareness, Introspection, and Narcissism

Here's how to make practical sense of "goods" like self-awareness, introspection, and mindfulness, and "bads" like self-consciousness, self-obsession, self-infatuation, and narcissism.

Here's how to make practical sense of "goods" like self-awareness, introspection, and mindfulness, and "bads" like self-consciousness, self-obsession, self-infatuation, and narcissism.

Should Your Partner's Wish Be Your Command?

Do you feel that your partner's wishes are implicit demands on you? If so, you're heading in the wrong direction in your relationship.

Do you feel that your partner's wishes are implicit demands on you? If so, you're heading in the wrong direction in your relationship.

One Sign That Someone Is Not Really Happy

Lots of people may claim that they are happy. But simply listening to what people tell you can be a bit like listening to what's said in a dating profile.

Lots of people may claim that they are happy. But simply listening to what people tell you can be a bit like listening to what's said in a dating profile.