The person thinks, electrical activity in his brain increases and sends a message to a computer chip. Science fiction? Think again! Brain implants are still experimental, but one neurosurgeon has had success with several patients. Will we all become Borg?
Dr Roy Bakay of Emory University, Georgia has developed a technique which allows human brain cells to fuse with an electronic implant allowing the person to communicate directly with a computer. |
In a bio-solar cell, a photon of light excites a molecule of pigment. The energy causes an electron to be boosted into a higher orbit and enters an electric circuit. Some scientists now think those green solar collectors offer interesting lessons in solar cell design.… Read the rest
Some science should not be repeated! The Ig Nobel awards are a tongue in cheek poke at questionable research and so-called advances.
Dr. Seed, who wants to clone himself, and Indian H-bombers top this year’s list.
Imagine studying life on another planet for a living! Now there is a university program in exobiology, training students to look for new life and new civilizations.
by Vince Stricherz The University of Washington is poised to become the first institution anywhere to launch a doctoral program specifically geared to train scientists to search for life on celestial bodies such as Mars or Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter. |