Computer run on human brain cells learned to play ‘Doom’

A biocomputer powered by lab-grown human brain cells has leveled up from Pong to Doom. While nowhere ready to handle the video game shooter’s most challenging levels, researchers at Cortical Labs in ...

11 Must-Play Indie Game Demos From Steam Next Fest 2026

Plenty of indie games have jumped on the annual Q1 demo bandwagon. Here are a few brilliant game previews to check out as ...
ZME Science

200,000 Living Human Brain Cells Just Learned to Play Doom and This Is Just the Start of It

Researchers at Australian start-up Cortical Labs have taught human neurons grown on a chip to play the classic Doom game. In 2021, they had already used 800,000 neurons to play Pong. Now, with four ...
The New York Times

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› by Kimber Streams Pokémon Pokopia, a new cozy town-builder-meets-mystery game for ...