i've been reading an article in science this week all about the shenobal nuclear power plant disaster, which was just over 35 years ago. But it seems like there are still some sort of on going worries and ongoing hazards remaining at that site. And i mean, who knows quite where it's going to go, but something i'm sure that will keep an eye on. shermly, what about you? What have you got this week for the briefing check?
A new neural interface lets people type with their mind, and a crafting journey into materials science.
In this episode:
00:45 A brain interface to type out thoughts
Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that is able to read brain signals from people thinking about handwriting, and translate them into on-screen text. The team hope this technology could be used to help people with paralysis to communicate quicker than before.
Materials scientist Anna Ploszajski joins us to talk about her new book Handmade, which details how her journey into craft helped shape her materials research.
We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, the genomes of some viruses that contain a very unusual DNA nucleobase, and the smouldering nuclear reactions that remain in the wreckage of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.