A woman in the US who had a stroke 20 years ago can now speak again thanks to a new technology. Scientists used her brain signals to make a computer program that turns her thoughts into words instantly. This helps her talk without any delay. Before this, people had to wait a long time to use similar devices.
Some people cannot speak because of brain problems. But new technology like this can help them communicate. It works faster than older methods by analyzing the brain’s signals quickly. The woman was able to speak without actually saying anything out loud, just by thinking.
Even though there is more work to do before this technology can be used widely, it is improving quickly. Soon, more people who cannot talk might have a way to communicate using their thoughts. This is a big step forward for science and helping people with disabilities.
Vocabulary List:
- Stroke /stroʊk/ (noun): A sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain causing loss of function or death of brain tissue.
- Technology /tɛkˈnɑːlədʒi/ (noun): The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
- Communicate /kəˈmjunɪˌkeɪt/ (verb): To share or exchange information news or ideas.
- Disabilities /ˈænəˌlaɪz/ (verb): To examine in detail for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
- Analyze /ˈɪnstəntli/ (adverb): Without any delay; immediately.
- Instantly /ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪtiz/ (noun): Physical or mental conditions that limit a person’s movements senses or activities.
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What is the new technology that helped a woman in the US speak again after having a stroke?
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The new technology allows people to communicate using their thoughts without speaking out loud.
The woman in the US had her stroke 15 years ago.
The new technology works slower than older methods.
More work needs to be done before the new technology can be widely used.
The new technology is not a significant advancement for science and helping people with disabilities.
The woman in the US had brain surgery to help her speak again after the stroke.
The woman in the US can now speak again thanks to a new technology after having a stroke years ago.
Some people cannot speak due to problems.
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The new technology helps people with disabilities by allowing them to communicate using their .
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The woman was able to speak without actually saying anything out loud, just by .
