Author: Rachel Sullivan

For years, security was perceived in Europe as a guaranteed good. The so-called ā€œera of the peace dividendā€, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, allowed many countries to reduce military spending and redirect those resources to other social and economic purposes. However, the invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point: defense has […]Read More

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A team at the Technical University of Munich’s TUM University Hospital has implanted a brain-computer interface in a patient paralyzed from the neck down. The five-hour procedure was the first of its kind performed in Europe. The device enables research that could one day help restore independence and improve quality of life for patients. In particular, the scientists hope to enable the 25-year-old patient to control his smartphone and a robotic arm using only his thoughts. The researchers are now seeking additional participants.Read More

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