Elon Musk’s Neuralink and OpenAI-backed Merge Labs are pushing forward with brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in the U. Meanwhile, Chinese serial entrepreneur Phoenix Peng is building rival efforts through two startups: NeuroXess, which develops implantable BCI systems, and a second company, Gestala, developing non-invasive ultrasound-based BCIs. Gestala has raised $21. …

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins 6 hours ago Johannes DellLüderitz A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the …

'Starmer did ignore Epstein warnings' and 'Record oil release' All of the papers lead on Lord Mandelson after the government released the first set of documents related to his appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US. "PM flouted Mandelson warnings" says the Times, after the files revealed Sir Keir …

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned? China's biggest political gathering - the National People's Congress or NPC - is due to end on Thursday. Its extensive authority includes making laws, amending the constitution and approving state budgets. But it effectively functions as a rubber-stamp parliament, …

My identity was stolen and someone is using it to catfish men - it's terrifying 7 hours ago Eleri GriffithsBBC Wales Whenever somebody stares at Sasha-Jay Davies in a supermarket, she panics, thinking they recognise her face and are about to confront her. For almost four years, she has been …

'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like. Middle East Destruction in Beirut after overnight strikes The Israeli military said it began "a wave of strikes” hours after telling civilians living in a large …

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday despite major countries agreeing to release a record amount of oil from their emergency reserves as they try to curb the impact of the Iran war. Brent crude rose by over 9% in Asian trading to top $100 ($74. 79) a barrel even …

11 hours ago Lisa LambertWashington Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and former Fox News host, has brought a combative style to his moment in the spotlight as de facto spokesman for the war in Iran. He speaks of how Operation Epic Fury is "crushing the enemy", whom he …

When it comes to military firepower, the US and Israel are not shy about how they are attacking Iran. With professional photos and slick videos, US Central Command has been posting every few hours on social media about the kinds of weapons, jets and ships being used. But the US …

Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large 13 hours ago Jeremy BowenInternational editor I know what can happen when an American president calls for an uprising and then doesn't get involved when it starts. That's because I've seen it before. …