Lab-Grown Human Brains Power ‘Wetware’

Scientists are building experimental computers from tiny lab-grown clusters of human neurons with the aim of creating ultra-efficient “wetware” that can learn, adapt and run AI-type tasks using a fraction of today’s energy. What Are These “Mini Brains”? In this case, “mini brains” are brain organoids, which are small three-dimensional clusters of living human neurons and support…

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Do Noise-Cancelling Headphones Damage Hearing?

Noise-cancelling headphones are becoming increasingly popular, yet experts are raising concerns that prolonged use may be contributing to a rise in auditory processing issues, particularly among young people. Do They Re-Train Your Brain? The soothing silence offered by noise-cancelling headphones has made them indispensable for many, particularly younger users navigating busy cities or working in…

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Personalised (Printed) Pills

Tech News : Personalised (Printed) Pills

A Helsinki startup has developed a ‘Medicine-as-a-Service’ system where drugs can be 3D printed to exactly match the needs of the patient in terms of their size, physiology, species, plus any allergies.  CurifyLabs    According to CurifyLabs, the startup that has created the system, there is one big drawback to the existing methods of administering medication.…

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