Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup shows monkey playing Mind Pong

In a massive breakthrough, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink released video footage showing a monkey playing a simple videogame after getting implants of the new technology. The 3-minute video shows Pager, a male macaque with embedded chips on each side of its brain, playing ‘Mind Pong’ and controlling the paddle by simply thinking about moving…

Apple moves ahead with self-driving car project, targets production by 2024

According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Apple Inc is moving ahead with plans on self-driving car technology and is targeting to produce a passenger vehicle by 2024. The self driving passenger vehicle could feature its breakthrough battery technology, said sources familiar with the matter at hand. Apple’s automotive efforts, known as Project…

British Scientist Robin Shattock makes breakthrough in race to develop coronavirus vaccine

On Wednesday, Sky News reported, a leading British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race for a coronavirus vaccine. As a result the normal development time of “two to three years [has been reduced] to just 14 days”, reported Sky news. According to Robin Shattock, head of mucosal infection and immunity at Imperial…

IBM’s new battery design reduces cobalt requirements, uses minerals from seawater instead

In a significant breakthrough, International Business Machines Corp stated, it has created a battery design that uses materials extracted from seawater and which does not use cobalt, an expensive mineral. IBM stated, it has partnered with the research wing of Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz, and battery manufacturer Sidus, for the commercial development of the new design.…

Gene-alteration in ants has the potency for medical breakthroughs

According to the study, even an insignificant alteration of the ant’s DNA can impact its social behaviour. The study has the potential to impact research on complex biological systems such as autism, depression and even cancer. What is the percentage of societal behavior dictated by genetics, could be a million dollar question. Before you jump forward…