I'm watching brain surgery to see if Alzheimer's can ever be cured

BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher finds out if it is scientifically possible to ever cure Alzheimer's ...

He drilled into his own skull to implant a chip in his brain. What could go wrong?

He pushed the drill carefully through the last bit of bone. He inserted the thing using the tweezers. He sutured the hole, which required the same degree of backward coordination. The surgery was done ...
WLRN

Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease

Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can ...

CRISPR screen uncovers hundreds of genes required for brain development

Which genes are required for turning embryonic stem cells into brain cells, and what happens when this process goes wrong? In ...
CNET

Brain-Inspired Algorithms Could Dramatically Cut AI Energy Use

One major issue facing artificial intelligence is the interaction between a computer's memory and its processing capabilities. When an algorithm is in operation, data flows rapidly between these two ...

“The Copenhagen Test” Ending Explained: Who Hacked Alexander's Brain and Why?

The finale also delivers two devastating reveals. First, Alexander learns that Rachel (Hannah Cruz), his ex-fiancée, ...
CNN

As Syria’s president preaches human rights, new evidence details abuse allegedly carried out under one of his key commanders

Editor’s note: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. It contains graphic and disturbing accounts of sexual violence. For information about how the series is ...