Dream tech or sci-fi? Lucid dream communication breakthrough sparks big questions

If accurate, this might completely change the way we think about communication and lead to new opportunities in fields like skills training and mental health.

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thumbnail image — A neurotech company claims to have achieved the first two-way communication between individuals during lucid dreaming. Photo Credit: YouTube/REMspace

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India’s political troubles explained

On August 7, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of enabling “vote theft” during the 2024 general elections. He pointed to alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency, citing thousands of duplicate entries, invalid addresses, bulk registrations, and faulty photographs. Gandhi labelled the claims as the result of six months of research by his team and demanded transparency, including access to digital voter lists and CCTV footage.

How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution

In Dakar, a young self-taught engineer is changing the perspective of plastic waste. Francois Mbengue has developed a device that converts discarded plastic bottles into filament for 3D printers to produce o produce rulers, plant pots and hospital equipment.