Neuralink successfully implants a chip in a human, marking a milestone in brain-computer interface technology. The chapter explores the advancements in brain implant technology and how scientists are decoding brain signals to enable intended movements.
Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the big science stories of the week – from news that Elon Musk’s Neuralink has implanted its first chip into a human, to research suggesting Alzheimer’s can pass between humans in rare medical accidents, and the revelation that Rishi Sunak begins each week with a 36-hour fast. Help support our independent journalism at
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