The mind-controlled exoskeleton developed by Miguel Nicolelis and his colleagues will allow a paralyzed teenager to make the ceremonial first kick of the 2014 World Cup. Danilo Borges/World Cup Portal ...

Your thoughts belong to you. At least, that is what most of us assume. But history shows that powerful people have spent ...

Visitors to COSI can experience science in action by using their own bodies to control technology, such as a robotic claw ...

Brain–computer interfaces have been talked about for decades, but they’ve rarely felt practical for everyday users. At CES 2026, LumiMind is demonstrating how non-invasive brain technology can move ...

Elon Musk’s Neuralink may be the latest headline-grabber, but brain-to-computer interface (BCI) technology has been advancing for decades. Initially developed for therapeutic use, it is now poised to ...

Brainwashing is often viewed as a Cold War relic—think '60s films like "The Manchurian Candidate" and "The IPCRESS File." But Rebecca Lemov, professor of the history of science, argues in her recently ...

Imagine a line of affordable toys controlled by the player’s brainwaves. By interpreting biosignals picked up by the dry electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes in an included headset, the game could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Luis E. Romero is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Elon Musk's Neuralink has taken remarkable steps toward realizing a future ...