A new neural interface lets people type with their mind, and a crafting journey into materials science.
In this episode:
00:45 A brain interface to type out thoughts
Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that is able to read brain signals from people thinking about handwriting, and translate them into on-screen text. The team hope this technology could be used to help people with paralysis to communicate quicker than before.
*Research Article: *Willett et al.)
*News and Views: *Neural interface translates thoughts into type)
*Video: *The BCI handwriting system in action)
07:37 Research Highlights
Light-sensitive cells help headless worms ‘see’ with their bodies, and a wearable device that monitors itchiness.
*Research Highlight: *How headless worms see the light to steer)
*Research Highlight: *How itchy are you? A new device knows precisely)
10:26 The science of everyday materials
Materials scientist Anna Ploszajski joins us to talk about her new book Handmade, which details how her journey into craft helped shape her materials research.
*Book review: *From spoons to semiconductors — we are what we make)
18:26 Briefing Chat
We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, the genomes of some viruses that contain a very unusual DNA nucleobase, and the smouldering nuclear reactions that remain in the wreckage of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
*Nature: *Weird viral DNA spills secrets to biologists)
*Science: *‘It’s like the embers in a barbecue pit.’ Nuclear reactions are smoldering again at Chernobyl)
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