A Brain-Computer Interface Made A 47-Year-Old Stroke Survivor Speak Again After 18 Years; Here's How It Works

the stroke survivor spoke after 18 years all thanks to brain computer implant

Photo by researchers at UCSF and UC Berkeley shows Ann, a participant in a study on speech neuroprostheses, in California in 2023. (Noah Berger/UCSF, UC Berkeley via AP)

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Updated Apr 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

SummaryThe implant can detect brain activity which is related to speech and convert it int words. Unlike previous BCIs, which often would have delays, this new system can process speech almost instantly. It can also make conversations smoother and more natural.

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Val Kilmer Dies at 65: How Pneumonia Became His Final Battle After Surviving Cancer

Val Kilmer Dies at 65: How Pneumonia Became His Final Battle After Surviving Cancer

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 05:24 PM IST

SummaryVal Kilmer, the legendary actor, passed away at 65 after enduring years of health struggles. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, he underwent a tracheotomy that cost him his voice. Though he initially kept his illness private, Kilmer later chose to share his journey, raising awareness about the disease.

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FDA Approves At-Home Test For Three STIs In Women

FDA approves at home test for STIs in women

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 01:00 PM IST

SummaryThe US Food and Drug Administration has approved a single-use at-home test which can detect three STIs in women. Read on to know more.

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Senator Cory Booker's Longest Speech In History Criticizes Trump's Health Policy, Details Inside

(L to R) Democratic Senator Cory Booker; US President Donald Trump

(L to R) Democratic Senator Cory Booker; US President Donald Trump (Getty Images)

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

SummarySenator Cory Booker delivered a record-breaking over 24-hour speech condemning Trump’s healthcare cuts, highlighting threats to Medicaid, affordable care, and maternal health, framing it as a moral crisis in America.

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