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Mice with mini steering wheels reveal more about how our brains work

Mice using mini steering wheels are helping neuroscientists rethink how the brain makes decisions. Research from the International Brain Laboratory shows decision-making isn’t confined to just a handful of brain regions as once thought, it’s actually distributed much more widely. Suze Cooper spoke to Professor Alexandre Puget from the University of Geneva’s basic neuroscience department about the findings and what they might mean for people with brain conditions. Watch the brain map video here. Also in this episode: A government trial shows why human oversight is so important when it comes to using AI to write computer codeThe Information Commissioner’s Office warns children are hacking their school IT systems ‘for fun’Spotify is rolling out lossless audio to Premium users - but you will need to reach for your wired headphones to hear the differenceThe number of electric vehicle charging points at supermarkets has gone up by a third since the start of last year according to stats from the RACThe internet sleuths who cracked the mystery of an unknown wedding guest for a Scottish couple Today’s episode art work shows a brain-wide map featuring 75,000 analysed neurons. Each dot is linearly scaled according to the raw average firing rate of that neuron up to a maximum size. Credit: Dan Birman, International Brain Laboratory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hawking’s Black Hole theory proven right after 50 years

After fifty years of debate, Dr Geraint Pratten from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham tells us how their research on recorded gravitational waves has confirmed Stephen Hawking’s most famous black hole theory. A drug for a rare disease that causes sudden vision loss is now available on the NHS. Jaguar Land Rover confirms data was compromised in last week’s cyberattack. Also in this episode: -Have NASA found evidence of life on Mars? -London’s "Wet Wipe Island" has finally been cleared. John Headway, Thames Water’s Head of Tideway Integration Group, shares some of their more unusual finds - including a pair of men's trousers. -The lizard that gave birth despite not mating, with Scott Adams, Director of the Exotic Zoo in Telford, Shropshire. Image credit: Aurore Simonnet (SSU/EdEon)/LVK/URI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Apple’s thinnest-ever iPhone any good, or all hype?

We run through Apple’s latest offerings, such as their thinnest iPhone ever, the iPhone 17 line-up and AirPod upgrades with Tech Editor, Alex Pell. Will we ever see a foldable phone? And why was the lack of AI announcements surprising? Patients with suspected dementia are taking part in a nationwide trial of a promising new blood test for Alzheimer's. The Metropolitan Police Commissioner says over 700 arrests have been made this year through their live facial recognition technology. Also in this episode: -The mystery of why two prehistoric flying reptiles died has been solved -A 'pioneering' oyster reef is being built off the Norfolk coast to boost biodiversity -Scientists say it’s likely Mars has a solid inner core Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nepal’s PM resigns after deadly social media ban protests

Nepal’s prime minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned as deadly anti-government protests against a social media ban and political corruption escalate. Microsoft have launched an ambient clinical AI assistant for the NHS. Apple have a brand new iPhone on the way… Also in this episode: -Have scientists found an atmosphere around an Earth-like exoplanet? -Sainsbury’s has rolled out facial recognition in two stores -Major new study launched tracking thousands of babies -The age of Sycamore Gap tree is revealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cecilie Fjellhøy on Netflix’s Love Con Revenge – ‘They hack our emotions’ | special

Remember The Tinder Swindler? Rachelle Abbott is joined by Cecilie Fjellhøy who, with the help of private investigator Brianne Joseph, is now helping other victims of romance fraud. In a new six-part series on Netflix, Love Con Revenge, we see Cecilie and Brianne gather evidence and track down five alleged perpetrators, helping victims take back control. In this episode: -Cecilie’s story -What romance fraud is -Where these crimes start -How such in-depth cases fit into six episodes -Car chases and stakeouts -Why these crimes should be taken more seriously by authorities -The criticism Cecilie faced after The Tinder Swindler -Has Love Con Revenge helped Cecilie feel more validated? -The warning signs of a romance scammer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The flexible underwater robot created to take on risky deep sea dives

Thousands of people who could benefit from weight-loss jab Mounjaro could be missing out due to NHS finding shortfalls. We’re joined by project manager Rowanne Miller from the UK’s National Robotarium to hear how engineers have developed a flexible robot which could prevent deep sea divers from having to carry out risky underwater inspections. Also in this episode… Domestic abuse charities raise concerns that Sunday’s nationwide Emergency Alerts test could reveal hidden phonesThe launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong creates a global gaming frenzy bringing down major gaming storesSky-watchers prepare for Sunday’s total lunar eclipse as the Moon turns red over the UK The image used for this episode shows the tentacle-like underwater robot developed at the UK’s National Robotarium which is based at Heriot Watt University’s campus in Edinburgh. Credit: Ben Glasgow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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M&S hackers behind Jaguar Land Rover attack

Hackers who took Marks & Spencer offline for six weeks have claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover. Great Ormond Street Hospital is to roll out AI transcription for outpatient services after trials showed doctors were spending almost 25% more time with patients by using it. Plus, as students head back to school, Rachelle Abbott talks to Gemini product manager Nupur Jain about the new AI guided learning tool that breaks down the most complex of subjects into bite-sized chunks. Also in this episode: People with a form of blood cancer are living twice as long as they were 20 years agoSpaceX adds 28 Starlink satellites to its giant broadband networkThe latest James Bond is revealed - no not that one! Developer IO Interactive announces who will play a young 007 in their origin story video game, set for release next year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Google keeps Chrome and UK heads closer to energy drink ban for under-16s

Google can keep hold of Chrome but has been ordered to share data with rivals by a US judge. It’s the latest development in the tech giant’s legal battle over whether it’s created an ‘online search monopoly’. The government’s announced a 12-week consultation into proposals which could see the sale of high caffeine energy drinks to under-16s banned. We spoke to consultant in paediatric emergency medicine and officer for health improvements at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Helen Stewart about the health impact of these drinks on young teens. Also in this episode: OpenAI adds parental control features to ChatGPT after a family in California filed a lawsuit against them over the death of their son TW: SuicideGel manicures could be losing their goss after the EU banned one of the key ingredients due to concerns over its toxicityThe tiny x-ray scanners being introduced to supermarkets that could tell you whether your avo is ready to smash or slice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.