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In transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lost
In transition from HBO Max to Max, writer and director credits got lost
The streaming service Max may only be hours into its rollout, but it’s already under fire by Hollywood’s top guilds for the way it credits writers and directors
2023-05-25 01:54
White House says China's actions on Micron won't torpedo relations
White House says China's actions on Micron won't torpedo relations
By Andrea Shalal and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON China's move on Micron Technology Inc won't torpedo larger efforts to
2023-05-25 01:15
New brain technology helps paralysed man with severe spine injury walk again
New brain technology helps paralysed man with severe spine injury walk again
A man paralysed in a bicycle accident more than a decade ago has regained the ability to stand and walk naturally, using technology developed by researchers in Switzerland. Neuroscientists at the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have created what they call a “wireless digital bridge” which is able to restore the connection lost between the brain and the spinal cord. This digital bridge is a brain–spine interface which allows Gert-Jan Oskam to regain control over the movement of his legs, enabling him to stand, walk and even climb stairs. The team said their technology also enabled Mr Oskam to recover some of the brain function he had lost since his accident, where he was able to show motor skills when the digital bridge was turned off. According to the researchers, this “digital repair of the spinal cord suggests that new nerve connections have developed”. Mr Oskam, 40, an engineer from the Netherlands, was living and working in China when he had a cycling accident in 2011. He injured his spinal cord and lost movement in his legs. Neurosurgeon Jocelyn Bloch, who is a professor at the EPFL, said: “When we met Gert-Jan, he was unable to take a step after a severe spinal cord injury.” Gregoire Courtine, a professor of neuroscience at the EPFL, said: “To walk, the brain must send a command to the region of the spinal cord responsible for the control of movements. For the first time after 10 years (I was able) to stand up and have a beer with some of my friends, so that was pretty cool Gert-Jan Oskam “When there is a spinal cord injury, this communication is interrupted. “Our idea was to re-establish this communication with a digital bridge – an electronic communication between the brain and the region of the spinal cord that is still intact and can control the leg movements.” Mr Oskam underwent two surgeries to implant electrodes in the brain and the spinal cord to make the digital bridge. The technology uses artificial intelligence to convert movement thoughts into actions, establishing a direct link between the brain and spinal cord regions involved in walking. Prof Courtine said: “For the first time this digital bridge bypasses an injury, restoring the communication between two regions of the central nervous system that are disconnected.” The team said their findings, published in the journal Nature, establish a framework where natural control of movement can be restored after paralysis. Mr Oskam said he is able to walk at least 100 metres or more, depending on the day. He is also able to walk on crutches, when the implant is switched of, raising hope that technologies such as these could restore lost nerve function. Prof Courtine said: “What we observed is a digital repair of the spine, a recovery of neurological function that he has lost for many years.” Mr Oskam said: “For the first time after 10 years (I was able) to stand up and have a beer with some of my friends, so that was pretty cool.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Meta Ireland to cut about 490 jobs Netflix begins crackdown on password sharing in the UK and US Netflix begins sending emails to UK customers about account sharing
2023-05-24 23:24
Nvidia’s $400 Billion Rally Is Set for Reality Check
Nvidia’s $400 Billion Rally Is Set for Reality Check
The rally that’s added roughly $400 billion to Nvidia Corp.’s market value this year is about to be
2023-05-24 21:53
Meta Loses Court Fight Over EU Hunt for Antitrust Evidence
Meta Loses Court Fight Over EU Hunt for Antitrust Evidence
Meta Platforms Inc. lost a court fight with European Union regulators who demanded vast amounts of data to
2023-05-24 18:58
How conservative activists worked to kill an effort to protect Florida election workers from harassment
How conservative activists worked to kill an effort to protect Florida election workers from harassment
Florida lawmakers were poised this year to protect election workers from harassment. Then, conservative "election integrity" activists worked to kill the effort.
2023-05-24 17:23
UK’s Stubbornly High Inflation Fuels Bets for Higher Rates
UK’s Stubbornly High Inflation Fuels Bets for Higher Rates
Britain’s inflation rate remained much stronger than expected, with the fastest increase in services and core prices in
2023-05-24 15:16
China App Trains Government Workers on Keeping State Secrets
China App Trains Government Workers on Keeping State Secrets
China is stepping up training at its government agencies, universities and state-owned enterprises on how to safeguard state
2023-05-24 12:26
Sabia to Be Named Hydro-Quebec CEO, Leaving Finance Role Behind
Sabia to Be Named Hydro-Quebec CEO, Leaving Finance Role Behind
Quebec’s government has chosen former pension fund head Michael Sabia as the next chief executive officer of Hydro-Quebec,
2023-05-24 10:23
Hong Kong Tackles a Talent Crunch for the ‘Hardest Position to Fill’ in Crypto
Hong Kong Tackles a Talent Crunch for the ‘Hardest Position to Fill’ in Crypto
Hong Kong, which is preparing to introduce a new regime for trading digital assets, is responding to concerns
2023-05-24 10:19
Musk gadfly has a new jet to track - the one used by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Musk gadfly has a new jet to track - the one used by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Jack Sweeney, the 20-year-old college student who was once banned from Twitter for posting the real-time movements of Elon Musk’s jet, has a new target: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
2023-05-24 08:54
Social media could harm youth mental health, U.S. Surgeon General warns
Social media could harm youth mental health, U.S. Surgeon General warns
Social media can profoundly harm the mental health of youth, particularly adolescent girls, the U.S. Surgeon General warned
2023-05-24 06:27
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