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A revolutionary brain chip has allowed a man to control a computer using only his thoughts, marking a major step forward in neurotechnology. Noland Arbaugh, the first recipient of this implant from a U.S.-based neurotechnology startup, has regained digital independence after years of paralysis. Implanted in early 2024, the experimental device converts brain signals into …

For over a century, a mysterious Egyptian mummy nicknamed “Bashiri” has baffled Egyptologists and defied direct examination. Discovered in 1919 by the renowned archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings, this unique mummy precedes his famous find of Tutankhamun's tomb by three years. Wrapped with extraordinary precision, the embalming technique used for Bashiri has never been seen on another mummy. The cloth forms geometric patterns across the face, resembling the structure of Egypt’s iconic pyramids—a sign of the deceased's significance. This highly delicate wrapping method has preserved not only the body, but also a rare example of elite Ptolemaic mummification art. However, scholars fear that opening the wrappings would irreparably destroy this unique preservation technique, preventing deeper analysis. Technology Peers Inside Without Breaking the Seal Scientists rely on non-invasive tools like CT scans and X-rays to study the mummy without touching it. Imaging has revealed that Bashiri was a man, approximately 167 centimetres tall, mummified in the 2nd or early 3rd century BCE. The Ptolemaic era, a high point in embalming craftsmanship, likely produced this exquisite example of funerary artistry and social symbolism. The decorative chest adornments include a multi-row bead necklace with hawk-shaped barbs, symbolising wealth and divine favor. Painted scenes show the deceased resting among gods: Isis, Nephthys, and the four sons of Horus, with Anubis on the feet. These motifs suggest a person of high status—possibly an elite official, priest, or nobleman in ancient Egyptian society. Despite these insights, no definitive name has been linked …
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