We could soon be using social media with just our minds

Jan 31 2023

Scientists have created an innovative brain implant that could change the way people interact with technology.

The implant, called the Layer 7 Cortical Interface, is thinner than a human hair and has the potential to allow people to use social media with just their minds.

The primary target group for the implant are paralysed or mute patients who are unable to communicate through a computer using their limbs. However, even healthy individuals could take advantage of this technology.

Unlike brain implants created by companies like Elon Musk’s, the procedure for the Layer 7 Cortical Interface is less invasive and the implant sits on the surface of the brain rather than being embedded within the tissue.

The implant is made of a strip of flexible, thin film material and has electrodes attached to it, which are one-fifth the thickness of a human hair. This helps the implant to conform to the surface of the brain without causing any damage to the tissue.

To implant the device, surgeons make a small slit in the skull and slide the strip in, similar to putting a letter in a box. The CEO of Precision, Michael Mager, has stated that the slit is less than a millimeter thick and patients do not even need to shave their heads to receive the implant. This is a major advantage compared to other technologies that require removing a significant portion of the skull, which carries the risk of infection.

The device works by collecting brain signals, interpreting them, and sending commands to a connected machine depending on the brain signals received. The number of electrodes on the strip can be easily increased, making it possible to use the implant to treat other neurological conditions.

If a patient changes their mind, the implantation is also reversible. The device has already successfully decoded brain signals in animals and Precision is hoping to get FDA approval to test the implant in humans in the near future.

With this groundbreaking technology, the future of communication and interaction with technology looks very exciting.

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30 year old woman grievously injured after being hit by car

Jan 31 2023

Police were informed yesterday at around 1945hrs that a traffic accident had taken place in Triq Idmejda, Ħal Balzan.

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 30-year-old Lithuanian woman resident of Ħ’Attard was hit by a Nissan Qashqai driven by a 38-year-old man resident of Ħal Balzan.

The victim was given medical attention on site and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital. She was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police are still investigating.

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You can name a cockroach or rat after your ex this Valentine’s

Jan 31 2023

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion for love, but there’s always a bit of a sour taste left over from a particular ex-partner who still occupies room in our minds.

For those looking for a unique way to send a clear message and truly cut off ties, the Houston Zoo has come up with a hilarious but eco-friendly solution. The annual “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraiser is back and it’s a cold, but direct way of letting your ex know that they are no longer wanted.

For just $10, you can name a cockroach after your ex and have it be fed to an animal. This annual fundraiser supports the zoo’s mission of securing a future for wildlife in Texas and around the world.

Donors will receive a digital Valentine’s Day card to show their support for the cause, and they can even choose to send their ex a digital card informing them of their choice to name a cockroach, rodent, or even a vegetable after them.

This is a unique and entertaining way to send a clear message to an ex on Valentine’s Day. The Houston Zoo’s “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraiser is a great way to support wildlife while getting closure from a past relationship.

So why not consider supporting this cause and sending your ex a message they won’t forget this Valentine’s Day?

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Love Island’s Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcome baby girl

Jan 31 2023

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, stars of the popular reality show “Love Island”, have become proud parents to their first child.

They announced the news on Instagram, sharing a black and white photograph that depicts Fury holding the newborn, while Hague hugs her partner. In the caption, Hague wrote about her newfound joys of motherhood and her love which only grows with each passing moment, for her baby.

“There is no feeling like holding you in my arms little one, my heart literally explodes” she told her newborn girl.

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Fury also shared an Instagram story with a picture of him holding the baby and wrote, “I’ll protect you forever my little girl.” The couple didn’t reveal the baby’s name just yet, but their Love Island peers were quick to offer their congratulations.

Hague kept her 6.9 million Instagram followers updated throughout her pregnancy after announcing it last September. The couple had met each other during the fifth season of the popular ITV show and became two of the most recognisable faces the series produced.

They have gone on to create successful careers, with Hague becoming creative director at fashion brand PrettyLittleThing and Hague continuing his professional boxing career.

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