Scientists have determined that there are 3,300 different kinds of brain cells, The New York Times reports. We now also know that it’s really the connections — how these cells are talking to each other — that makes us different from the chimpanzees.

Neurotech is at a pivotal stage, Wired reports. While some technologies avoid penetrating the brain, others focus on more complex actions that may require deeper brain integration. Growing interest and investment in BCIs suggest a promising future for this technology.

A pioneering supercomputer that emulates the human brain's operational capacity will launch in April at Australia’s Western Sydney University. Called DeepSouth, the computer will perform 228 trillion operations per second. It’s a frontrunner in neuromorphic computing.

Nature Electronics has named Brain/Computer Interfaces as their “technology of the year” for 2023. They hold promise in various applications, including treating neurological disorders and enhancing human capabilities.

Researchers use a small sensor implanted in the brain to transfer information to a wearable device shaped like headphones. The bandwidth achieved surpasses existing technologies like optical, magnetic, ultrasound, or radio frequency-based methods.

UNESCO is developing a global ethical framework for neurotechnology, similar to what the agency has previously established for the human genome, human genetic data, and artificial intelligence. This dialogue will include officials, policymakers, civil society organizations, academics, and private sector representatives from around the world.