Stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and other medical conditions can rob people of their ability to speak. Their communication is limited to the speed at which they can move a cursor with their eyes ...

Imagine being able to translate thoughts into words without speaking or typing. Scientists are getting closer to making this a reality. A recent study published in the journal Communications Biology ...

An environmental reporter joins a research team trying to attach recording devices to sperm whales, in hopes of decoding their calls.

Recently, my colleagues and I published a study on decoding language from brain recordings made using functional MRI. Brain decoders are being developed to help restore communication to people who ...

America’s new National Cyber Strategy sends a very clear message that cybersecurity is now about resilience, not just defense. The strategy emphasizes modernizing federal networks, protecting critical ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Scientists in California have developed what they say is the first brain implant capable of decoding and ...