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Musk's chip fails in first human brain implant

The Neuralink brain-computer interface, known as BCI, was implanted in the brain of 29-year-old Nolan Arbaugh back in January. The chip is designed to help paraplegic patients control external technology using only their minds, and Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down due to a diving accident eight years ago, is participating in Neuralink’s

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The Ukrainian Armed Forces commented on the situation in Ocheretino

The head of the Council of Reservists of the Ground Forces noted that the invaders discovered weaknesses in the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A series of “negative moments” have developed in the Avdeevsky direction. This was stated by the Chairman of the Council of Ground Forces Reservists, Ivan Timochko, during a telethon,

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Malaysian PM Commits to Build on Existing Ties with Kazakhstan and Central Asia

Malaysia is committed to further enhance cooperation with Kazakhstan in priority areas of trade and investment, education and digitalization, said Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in an exclusive interview with The Astana Times. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (R) during the interview. The Malaysian Prime Minister arrived in Astana on May 16 for the start

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Coal Makes a Comeback Bid in Alaska’s Energy Debate

One suggestion to address Alaska’s coming energy shortage is to revisit using coal, a dominant fuel source in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Alaska’s leaders are concerned about a natural gas shortage hitting the Railbelt, the populated area stretching from Fairbanks to the Kenai Peninsula, by the year 2030. For many years,

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China en-route to a Coal-Free Future

China’s banks had already been quietly cutting back on funding for overseas coal projects this year. An official announcement to this effect was expected any day and is seen as a boost for the upcoming UN climate talks in Glasgow this November. The exact meaning of China’s announcement is unclear. It’s not yet certain if

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Kazakhstan Increases Agricultural Exports to China   

Exports of Kazakh agricultural goods to China increased by 84% over the year. This was announced during a May 16 meeting between Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, reported the Prime Minister’s press service.  Photo credit: primeminister.kz During the same period, agricultural product turnover grew 1.7 times, with an additional

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