San Antonio Spurs Crowned 2024 NBA Champions
The Rise of Wembanyama, the Wisdom of Popovich, and the Passion of Peled
1970-01-01 08:00
Amazon Eliminates Jobs in Music Division in New Round of Cuts
Amazon.com Inc. is cutting jobs in its music division, which encompasses the retail giant’s audio streaming platform and
1970-01-01 08:00
Western miners seek premium pricing for rare earth metals to break China grip
By Divya Rajagopal TORONTO (Reuters) -A handful of Canadian, German and Australian critical mineral explorers plan to command premium prices
1970-01-01 08:00
5 long-term Arthur Smith-Falcons replacements to save Bijan Robinson
The Atlanta Falcons could move off head coach Arthur Smith after this season if the team falls apart in the second half. Here are five replacements owner Arthur Blank could pair with the likes of Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson in Atlanta.
1970-01-01 08:00
US companies' debt cushion smallest since Q1 2021 :BofA
By Matt Tracy Rising borrowing costs made a slight dent in U.S. companies' ability to make interest payments
1970-01-01 08:00
King Charles finds his Seoul food in the suburbs
The King visits "Korea Town" in New Malden, which claims to have Europe's biggest Korean population.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lalibela fighting: Amhara Fano militia and Ethiopian army clash in historic town
Lalibela is home to famous 13th Century churches that are registered as Unesco world heritage sites.
1970-01-01 08:00
Elon Musk wants a volunteer to have their head cut open for his brain implants
Elon Musk's chip implant company Neuralink is looking for its first volunteer since the company got approved to perform tests on humans by the FDA. Prior to its approval for human clinical trials, Reuters reported that the company had killed roughly 1,500 animals during testing. The volunteer would have to be willing to have a piece of their skull removed so a robotic surgeon can insert thin wires and electrodes into their brain. The company told Bloomberg News, the ideal candidate will be a quadriplegic under the age of 40. Neuralink hopes to eventually make a device that will allow people to send messages or play games using only their thoughts. Ashlee Vance, the author of the 2015 biography 'Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future', said in his Bloomberg report that despite "an outpouring of interest from thousands of prospective patients," the company is still seeking its first volunteer. The chip would enable computer functions to be performed using only thoughts via a "think-and-click" mechanism. If the ideal volunteer is chosen, a surgeon will remove part of the person's skull, before a robot dubbed "R1", equipped with cameras, sensors and a needle will push 64 threads into the brain whilst doing its best to avoid blood vessels. Reassuring. Each thread has roughly the diameter of 1/14th of a strand of human hair, and is lined with 16 electrodes that are programmed to gather data about the brain. The electrodes record neural activity related to movement intention, which is then decoded by Neuralink computers. Neuralink did not reveal how many participants would be enrolled in the trial or how many patients the FDA ultimately approved, after a negotiation between the company and agency which raised safety concerns, according to current and former employees. DJ Seo, co-founder and vice president for engineering of Neuralink told Bloomberg: "The short-term goal of the company is to build a generalised brain interface and restore autonomy to those with debilitating neurological conditions and unmet medical needs." "Then, really, the long-term goal is to have this available for billions of people and unlock human potential and go beyond our biological capabilities." Indy100 has reached out to Neuralink for comment. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel
1970-01-01 08:00
Australia’s Albanese May Face Anti-Nuclear Push at Pacific Talks
Australia’s prime minister is likely to face some pointed questions over climate action and a nuclear submarine deal
1970-01-01 08:00
FDA approves new version of diabetes drug Mounjaro for weight loss
Federal regulators say a new version of the popular diabetes treatment Mounjaro can be sold as a weight-loss drug
1970-01-01 08:00
Commercial fishing groups sue 13 US tire makers over rubber preservative that's deadly to salmon
The 13 largest U.S. tire manufacturers are facing a lawsuit from a pair of California commercial fishing organizations that could force the companies to stop using a chemical found in almost every tire because it kills migrating salmon
1970-01-01 08:00
Robert Lewandowski suffering worst goal drought in 12 years
A look at Robert Lewandowski's wretched goalless run for Barcelona in La Liga and the Champions League
1970-01-01 08:00
