"Neuroprosthesis" restores words to man with paralysis
Researchers have successfully developed a 'speech neuroprosthesis' that has enabled a man with severe paralysis to communicate in sentences, translating signals from his brain to the vocal tract directly into words that appear as text on a screen......»»
Greta Thunberg effect evident among Norwegian youth
Since 2017, nearly 3,000 young Norwegians aged 17 to 20 have shared in their own words what they consider important in Norwegian society, and whom they regard as good role models......»»
Helping acoustic concepts resonate with students
"I am sitting in a room, different from the one you are in now." With these words, Alvin Lucier begins a fascinating recording where his voice warps and becomes indistinguishable over time—solely because of how sound reflects in the room. For physi.....»»
Is there a common sound of swearing across languages?
Swear words across different languages may tend to lack certain sounds such as l, r, and w, suggests research published in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. This common pattern in profanity indicates that these sounds, called approximants, may appear le.....»»
How language impacts political opinions
Words have power, but so does the language in which they're spoken, according to Margit Tavits, the Dr. William Taussig Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis......»»
How to get started with the best Cloud gaming services on Mac
While gaming on the Mac is improving day by day, cloud gaming is a way to get AAA games on macOS today. Here's how to get started with the three biggest services in cloud gaming.[Garret Morrow/Pexels]Historically, the words "gaming" and "Mac" haven't.....»»
Don’t wait. How to conquer analysis paralysis on tech purchases
Don’t let fear of the next big thing keep you from enjoying everything technology has to offer today. It’s all about perspective!.....»»
Opinion: Tackling the climate crisis beyond COP
The clock is ticking. The 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP27) is nearly halfway through. Beyond the nice words, some announcements designed to make headlines and more explanations abou.....»»
Bizarre iPhone and iPad bug causes Safari to crash when you type certain letters [U]
There’s another bizarre bug that’s affecting some iPhone and iPad users, preventing them from searching for certain words and characters using Safari. It’s unclear what exactly is causing this problem, but many iOS 16 users have taken to Twitt.....»»
"Twitter for iPhone" label getting killed will spoil everybody"s fun
It's the end of an era: now celebrities can pretend to enthuse about Android and not have the words "Twitter for iPhone" undermine their message. Here are some of the greatest hits over the years.It's not the biggest change Twitter has seen since Elo.....»»
Wordle answers just got tougher, courtesy of a NYT change
The New York Times just announced that Wordle now has a dedicated editor. It's bringing changes to how answers are selected and what words are valid solutions......»»
First sentence ever written in Canaanite language discovered: A plea to eradicate beard lice
The alphabet was invented around 1800 BCE and was used by the Canaanites and later by most other languages in the world. Until recently, no meaningful Canaanite inscriptions had been discovered in the Land of Israel, save only two or three words here.....»»
Smell words differ primarily in terms of pleasantness and edibility
Most languages lack a specialized vocabulary to describe smell experiences. People instead use words from other domains, such as "heavy", "good", or "fruity", when talking about smells. But which words are really used and how do they relate to each o.....»»
Three factors that might explain why Ouija boards appear to work for some
Despite being around for more than 100 years, Ouija boards (a wooden board covered with the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0–9 and the words "yes," "no" and "goodbye") continue to be a popular activity—especially around Halloween. To work,.....»»
"Quordle" today: Here are the answers and hints for October 30
Quordle is fun, but it can, at times, feel like more trouble than it's worth. Sometimes when your guesses are running low, and the words aren't materializing in your mind, you might think, Why am I doing this? And while I can't answer that, I do have.....»»
2023 Ford Super Duty Tows 40K Pounds, Gets 500 Horsepower
Ford made some big promises when it revealed the all-new Super Duty in September, and it’s backing those words up with some large, round numbers. For starters, the 2023 Ford Super Duty will be able to tow up to 40,000 pounds. Pardon the French here.....»»
This Implant Turns Brain Waves Into Words
A computer screen shows the question “Would you like some water?” Underneath, three dots blink, followed by words that appear, one at a time: “No I am not thirsty.” It was brain activity that made those words materialize—the brain of a.....»»
Dead crustaceans washing up on England"s north-east coast may be victims of the green industrial revolution
Thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along a 50km stretch of England's north-east coast last autumn. Observers reported seeing the animals experience peculiar behaviors including convulsions, before suffering paralysis and death......»»
A Costco membership is your key to holiday season success
Time check: The holidays are basically here, ready or not. But before the panic sets in, we can help with two simple words: Costco membership. Yes, there are entire songs about the hustle of the holiday season, but something as simple as joining Cost.....»»
Brain hat helps paralyzed make music
A musician met a patient with locked in syndrome 11 years ago. Now he's created a way for the people suffering from paralysis to make music with their eyes......»»
New study: American dog tick populations up in Colorado, Rocky Mountain wood ticks in 5 more counties
A study published in the November issue of Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases demonstrates that ticks capable of carrying diseases—including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Colorado tick fever and the neurotoxin that causes tick-borne paralysis—pose an.....»»