Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter “Doom” and say they are just scratching the surface of what the neurons could be capable of doing. It’s the science-fiction work of biotech boffins at Cortical Labs, who researched and developed the technology that harnesses the workings of the brain’s networking system. ...

The US, UK and Australia say they will develop underwater drone technology to protect undersea cables and boost defence, under their military alliance known as Aukus, reports BBC. The uncrewed undersea vehicle (UUV) technology is expected to be ready by next year. While the project’s total cost was not stated, British defence secretary John Healey said the UK would contribute ...

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday called upon party leaders and activists to stand by poor and helpless people and extend support to them from their respective positions. “I would like to appeal to you all to try, not only through the party but also individually, to stand by helpless people whenever possible. This is the lesson ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged people to engage in nation-building by embracing the ideals of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman. He made the call while addressing gatherings before distributing clothes and dry food items among poor people in the ECB and Kuril areas of the capital as part of programmes marking the 45th death anniversary of BNP founder and ...

Russia has significantly increased its efforts to acquire Western technology and defense-related information as international sanctions continue to strain its war-driven economy, according to senior European intelligence officials. Officials from Sweden, Finland and Estonia told The Associated Press that Russian intelligence services are using a range of methods, including front companies, intermediaries and cyber operations, to obtain restricted technologies and ...

Liverpool fired manager Arne Slot on Saturday at the end of his second season in charge, and a year after leading the team to the Premier League title. Fenway Sports Group, the club’s American ownership, said it made a “difficult” decision after Liverpool finished fifth in a disappointing title defense. “We have collectively come to the conclusion that change is ...

A court in Austria is set to deliver its verdict on Thursday in the trial of a man who admitted planning an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago. Although the plot was stopped in time, authorities had canceled Swift’s three scheduled shows in August 2024 as a safety measure. The accused, a 21-year-old Austrian ...

While the United Arab Emirates is known for its dazzling skylines and brightly lit cities, one remote desert area is helping residents reconnect with the night sky. The Al Quaa Desert, located about 100 kilometers southeast of Abu Dhabi, has emerged as one of the country’s darkest locations, offering visitors a rare chance to view the Milky Way with the ...

Moving to music is proving to be one of the best ways for older adults to stay healthy, active and socially engaged, according to health experts in the United States. At a dance practice in Arizona, 87-year-old Carol Ross leads a group of women aged 50 and above in tap and jazz routines, smiling as she calls out steps. Ross, ...

At least 50 people were injured while slaughtering sacrificial animals in different parts of Sylhet on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Among the injured, 20 were admitted to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, while the others returned home after receiving primary treatment. Hospital authorities said the injured people received treatment at the hospital’s emergency department between 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ...