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Microsoft’s Surface Duo is a fascinating, new type of device

It’s hardly about sticking two screens together with a hinge. The real innovation is how the two displays work in tandem as one device




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A curious boy : the making of a scientist / Richard Fortey.

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Newton and the counterfeiter : the unknown detective career of the world's greatest scientist / Thomas Levenson.

London : Faber and Faber, 2009.




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Nina Dudnik: Many Scientists are Faced with a Lack of Education | TED Fellows

Founder and CEO of NGO Seeding Labs, Nina Dudnik talks about the power of scientific research.




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Karyn McCluskey: How Glasgow Reduced Gang Violence Using Science

We are currently at a 42 year low for murder, says Karyn McCluskey, and it's not low enough. McCluskey is the chief executive of Community Justice Scotland and her work has resulted in the successful reduction in violent crime in Glasgow – effectively changing the city. Mapping and analysing the scale of the problem taught her that there were places to start: interrupt the transmission of the 'disease' of homicide; change behaviours; change norms.




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Sleep Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty

Sleep scientist Aric A. Prather, PhD, is challenged to explain the topic of sleep to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.




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Scientist Explains Why Her Lab Taught Rats to Drive Tiny Cars

There's the rat race, and then there are these lab rats who learned to drive tiny cars. WIRED's Matt Simon talked with neuroscientist Kelly Lambert about what her driving rodent experiment can teach us about neuroplasticity and learning new skills.




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Scientist Explains Unsinkable Metal That Could Prevent Disasters at Sea

This piece of metal is unsinkable. WIRED's Matt Simon spoke with the inventor, Chunlei Guo, about how the superhydrophobic material was created and how it could help prevent disasters at sea.




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Scientist Explains How Rare Genetics Allow Some to Sleep Only 4 Hours a Night

Researcher Ying-Hui Fu has found two rare genes that allow some people to be "natural short sleepers" who feel rested after a mere 4 or 5 hours per night. WIRED's Arielle Pardes sat down with Dr. Fu to discuss her findings.




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Scientist Explains How People Might Hibernate Like Bears

If humans are going to travel to Mars we may need to get there in a sleep state. Bear hibernation may hold the keys to inducing human hibernation. To learn more WIRED's Arielle Pardes talked with bear researcher Heiko Jansen.




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Why Scientists and Artists Want The Blackest Substances on Earth

Artists and scientists are searching for ever more light-absorbing materials. To find out what's behind the quest for ultra-blacks, WIRED's Arielle Pardes talked with artist Stuart Semple and physicist John Lehman about these amazing materials.




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Scientist Explains How to Levitate Objects With Sound

Believe it or not, levitating objects aren't just the stuff of science fiction and magic shows. There are actually many different forms of levitation including something called acoustic levitation, which uses powerful sound waves to trap objects in mid-air. WIRED spoke with a physicist at Argonne National Laboratory to find out how acoustic levitation works and what it's used for.




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Scientist Explains Why Some Cats Eat Human Corpses

Do cats really eat us after we die? It's a surprisingly common concern among cat owners but is there evidence to back it up? WIRED's Wendi Jonassen sits down with cat behavior specialist Dr. Mikel Delgado to discuss just why on Earth cats may eat their deceased owners.




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Tech Support - Mayim Bialik Answers Neuroscience Questions From Twitter

Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik uses the power of Twitter to answer the internet's burning questions about neuroscience. Does social media cause sleep disorders? Should we use drugs to boost brain power? Does TikTok stimulate Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Mayim's podcast, “Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown,” premieres this fall.




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50. Most Googled - Mayim Bialik Answers 50 of the Most Googled Neuroscience Questions

Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik answers 50 of the most googled questions about neuroscience. How does a stroke affect the nervous system? How does the nervous system and endocrine system work together? How does it help the body maintain homeostasis? What's the number one most asked question about neuroscience? Watch to find out!




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DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis on its breakthrough scientific discoveries | WIRED Live

Deepmind, Co-founder and CEO, Demis Hassabis discusses how we can avoid bias being built into AI systems and what's next for DeepMind, including the future of protein folding, at WIRED Live 2020. "If we build it right, AI systems could be less biased than we are."




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What is the science behind unconscious bias? | WIRED Live

The term ‘unconscious bias’ has become a staple within diversity and inclusion initiatives – but what is the science behind it, and how does it really impact us as a society? Dr Pragya Agarwal, Behavioural Scientist offers a new perspective focused on the neuroscience behind unconscious bias at WIRED Live 2021. "The first step is to acknowledge that we are biased, and carry bias in our lives"




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Good Form - Scientific Glass Blower Makes Beer Glasses

Tim Drier works with scientific glass all day, but what if he took some of those techniques he's perfected for scientific glass and applies them to standard barware? Watch as Tim takes us step-by-step through his process of making beautiful drinking glasses. Tim Drier is a scientific glass blower for Dow Chemical.




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The Science Behind Weight | WIRED Brand Lab

Paid Content for Novo Nordisk Produced by WIRED Brand Lab | Losing weight is hard and maintaining it can be just as difficult. We sat down with Dr. Holly Lofton of NYU's Grossman School of Medicine to discuss the impact weight has on a person's health, the biology of weight, and the importance of talking with a healthcare provider.Novo Nordisk is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S.All other trademarks, registered or unregistered, are the property of their respective owners. © 2021 Novo Nordisk All rights reserved. US21OB00241 May 2021




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Computer Scientist Explains Machine Learning in 5 Levels of Difficulty

WIRED has challenged computer scientist and Hidden Door cofounder and CEO Hilary Mason to explain machine learning to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.




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Why Scientists Are Stress Testing Tardigrades

Tardigrades are microscopic animals so adaptable they can survive in some of the most extreme environments in the universe. Because of their durability, scientists are experimenting with them, trying to figure out just HOW much they can endure and what we can learn from it.




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RE:WIRED 2021: Timnit Gebru on AI and the Discipline of Hope

Independent scholar Timnit Gebru shares how artificial intelligence research can change to shift focus from multinational corporations and the military.




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RE:WIRED 2021: Stéphane Bancel on Scientific Patents and Innovation

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel explains the challenges of innovating in a pandemic—and the opportunities for developing new technologies.




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Neuroscientist Explains Memory in 5 Levels of Difficulty

WIRED has challenged neuroscientist Daphna Shohamy, PhD, to explain memory to 5 different people; a child, teen, a college student, a grad student and an expert.




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Science Vs The System | The Future of Ageing | WIRED

"You can go 3 miles in a city across the US, and see a 20 year difference in life expectancy depending upon the resources in one community compared to another". In episode three of Wired UK's four-part documentary series, we explore the widening chasm between the scientific exploration of ageing and longevity, and the social and economic reality of the world in 2021. Through interviews with scientists, economists and sociologists it becomes evident that more needs to be done to close the gap between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots' if any real step forward is to be made in redefining humankind's ageing process. Subscribe to WIRED UK ► https://www.youtube.com/wireduk?sub_confirmation=1 Visit the WIRED website ► https://www.wired.co.uk Subscribe to WIRED Magazine ► https://www.wired.co.uk/subscribe Sign up for one or more of our WIRED newsletters: https://www.wired.co.uk/newsletters CONNECT WITH WIRED Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wireduk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wireduk Twitter: https://twitter.com/wireduk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wired-uk ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics.




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Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty

Computer scientist Amit Sahai, PhD, is asked to explain the concept of zero-knowledge proofs to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert. Using a variety of techniques, Amit breaks down what zero-knowledge proofs are and why its so exciting in the world of cryptography. Amit Sahai, PhD, is a professor of computer science at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering.




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The Science of Slow Aging

Aging is inevitable, but what if it wasn't? Let's take a look at the latest science and how it might be possible to slow our own aging. What's the difference between our chronological age, and our biological age? Dr. Morgan Levine, an expert on aging, sits down to explain.




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The Science Behind Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Chip

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain chip, recently pushed back on claims that they violated animal welfare laws a few years ago, while testing on monkeys. This year, the company plans to test on human subjects. What does this mean for brain implant science?




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Each and Every - Food Scientist Breaks Down Every Plant-Based Milk

Food scientist Rosemary Trout analyzes each and every plant-based milk. From household staples like almond milk and oak milk to the lesser-known hazelnut and banana milk, watch as Rosemary explains not only where these milks are commonly used, but how they're cultivated and bottled.




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J. Kenji López-Alt Breaks Down the Science of Stir-Fry

In a wok, fire, oil and metal combine in an explosive chemical reaction to create stir-fry. J. Kenji López-Alt literally wrote the book on the wok, and he's here to explain the science behind stir-fry




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Computer Scientist Explains Fractals in 5 Levels of Difficulty

Computer scientist Keenan Crane, PhD, is asked to explain fractals to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.




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The Science Behind Genetically Modified Mosquitoes

The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is turning towards a novel tool to combat harmful insecticide-resistant mosquitoes like the Aedes aegypti. What are they doing exactly? They're releasing millions of genetically modified male mosquitoes engineered to reduce the population of Aedes aegypti. How exactly does this work? We'll break it down.




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How Scientists & Filmmakers Brought Prehistoric Planet's Dinosaurs to Life

The scientific understanding of dinosaurs has never been better, and in the new nature documentary, "Prehistoric Planet," we see dinosaurs in a way we've never seen them before. Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker sit down with WIRED to explain what went into the making of "Prehistoric Planet." Producer/Director: Maya Dangerfield Director of Photography: Matt Krueger Editor: Patrick Biesemans External Talent: Dr. Darren Naish and Tim Walker Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Samantha Vélez Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi Production Coordinator: Peter Brunette Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Audio: Kari Barber Post Production Supervisor: Doug Larsen Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Production Assistant: John Brodsky Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Tara Burke Groomer / Hair & Make-Up: Vanessa Rene




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Tech Support - Bill Nye Answers Science Questions From Twitter - Part 4

Bill Nye uses the power of Twitter to once again answer common questions about science. Is evolution just an unproven theory? What do brains actually feel like? Will humanity ever leave the solar system? Are humans advanced AI? Bill answers all these questions and much more. Season one of "The End Is Nye" is now available and streaming on Peacock.




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Computer Scientist Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty

Moravec's paradox is the observation that many things that are difficult to do for robots to do come easily to humans, and vice versa. Stanford University professor Chelsea Finn has been tasked to explain this concept to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.




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Tech Support - Stanford Computer Scientist Answers Coding Questions From Twitter

Chris Piech, professor of computer science at Stanford University, answers the internet's burning questions about coding. Do you need to know math to be good at coding? How many computer languages are there? Are programming and coding the same thing? How do you code A.I.? What is the meaning of the "404" error? Chris answers all these questions and much more!




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Tech Support - Climate Scientist Answers Earth Questions From Twitter

Climate scientist Dr. Peter Kalmus answers the internet's burning questions about our planet. Are there any other planets we can live on yet? Why is the coral reef dying? How does the carbon cycle work? How much longer until Florida is underwater? Dr. Kalmus answers all these questions and much more. Director: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Tim Travitz Editor(s): Joshua Pullar Internal, External, or Celebrity Talent (e.g. Host, Guest, Expert, Correspondent): Expert: Dr. Peter Kalmus Producer (e.g. Senior, Creative, Coordinating; main lead): Lisandro Perez-Rey Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator(s): Martin Brown Sound: Miles Travitz Production Assistant(s): Demetria "DD" Hockaday Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Billy Ward




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Exploring the Science of a Relapsing MS Treatment | WIRED Brand Lab, Sponsored by Biogen

Produced by WIRED Brand Lab with Biogen | Many unknowns surround relapsing multiple sclerosis. Watch as WIRED Brand Lab looks deeper at how the condition manifests within the central nervous system and how a treatment aims to reduce relapses and disability progression.See full Prescribing Info, Boxed Warning & Med Guide




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Tech Support - Neuroscientist Answers Illusion Questions From Twitter

Pascal Wallisch, NYU Professor of Psychology and Data Science, answers the internet's burning questions about illusions. What is motion-induced blindness? How do mirages happen? What's the explanation for "The Dress"? How did they make the Tupac hologram? Pascal answers all these questions and much more! For more on these illusions: https://www.foxlabnyu.com/techsupportreferences Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Brad Wickham Editor: Joshua Pullar Expert: Pascal Wallisch Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Producer: Justin Wolfson Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Claudio Corredor Sound: Brett Van Deusen Production Assistant: Ralphy Vasquez Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael




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Inside the Lab That Starts Fires For Science

At the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab, scientists research the elements that make up forest fires. In this episode of WIRED Field Trip, we take a tour of this facility and learn how these teams develop a greater understanding of wildfires. Director: Alice Roth Editor: Lous Lalire Researchers: Steve Baker, Mark A Finney, Serra J. Hoagland, Sharon Hood, Jim Reardon Coordinating Producer: Kevyn Fairchild Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Amy Haskour Field Producer: Katherine Wzorek Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Fact Checker: Kelsey Lannin Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch Special Thanks : Thomas Dzomba Archival and Additional Footage Credits Messengers: The Owls of Mescalero Directed by Janey Fugate US Department of Agriculture




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Tech Support - Rocket Scientists Answer Questions From Twitter

It's not rocket science! Well, actually, it is! Rocket scientists Tiera and Myron Fletcher answer the internet's burning questions about rocket science, rocket ships and space travel. What's harder, rocket science or brain surgery? Will humanity ever leave the solar system? What's so special about Elon Musk's new rocket? Why are rocket engines so loud? Will we eventually have warp drive? Tiera and Myron answer all these questions and much more! Director/Producer: Lisandro Perez-Rey Director of Photography: Kevin Harrington Editor: Joshua Pullar Talent: Tiera & Myron Fletcher Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Paul Gulyas Production Manager: Eric Martinez Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila Camera Operator: Ingrid Thronson Audio: Tim Wolfe Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Paul Tael




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Tech Support - Cannabis Scientist Answers Questions From Twitter

Cannabis scientist Dr. Amber Wise answers the web's burning questions about cannabis! What's the difference between indica and sativa? Does CBD actually do anything? Why does weed smell like THAT? Is it really okay to smoke weed every day? Dr. Wise answers all these questions and much more! Director: Justin Wolfson Director of Photography: Ricardo Pomares Editor: Ron Douglas Expert: Amber Wise Producer: Justin Wolfson Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi Associate Producer: Brandon White Production Manager: Peter Brunette Production Coordinator: Kevin Balash Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Audio: Will Miller Production Assistant: Phillip Arliss Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen Assistant Editor: Marisa DeMarini Additional Editor: Paul Tael




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How Pilots and Scientists Are Thinking About the Future of Air Travel

It's not just you—in-flight turbulence really is getting worse. WIRED spoke with pilot Andrea Themely and atmospheric scientist Dr. Paul Williams about why conditions are becoming more severe and how the scientific and commercial aviation communities are approaching the future of air travel.




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Tech Support - Computer Scientist Answers Computer Questions From Twitter

Professor and computer scientist David J. Malan joins WIRED to answer your computer and programming questions from Twitter. How do search engines compile information so quickly? Which operating system is best? How do microchips work?




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Sci-Fi IRL

Are we living the future they warned us about? Join WIRED editor Jason Kehe and three prolific sci-fi writers to reflect on 30 years of technological progress and compare their speculative works to the realities we live in and what the future might look like through their lens.




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Tech Support - Biomedical Scientist Answers Pseudoscience Questions From Twitter

Biomedical scientist Dr. Andrea Love answers your questions about pseudosciences and false health claims from Twitter. What red flags should you look out for when gauging trust in health influencers? How harmful are cell phone towers to our health? Are organic foods actually free from pesticides? Answers to these questions and many more await—it's Pseudoscience Support.Dr. Andrea Loves Socials: Instagram: http://instagram.com/dr.andrealoveThreads: threads.net/@dr.andrealoveTwitter/X: http://twitter.com/drandrealoveFacebook: http://facebook.com/dr.andrealoveWebsites: http://immunologic.org and http://ALDF.comSubstack: http://immunologic.substack.comDirector: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Constantine EconomidesEditor: Richard Trammell; Alex MechanikExpert: Dr. Andrea LoveLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Paul Gulyas; Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteCasting Producer: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Christopher EustacheSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason Malizia, JC ScruggsAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds




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Tech Support - Neuroscientist Answers Emotion Questions

Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly less emotional than women? Can stress cause your brain to shrink? What are chemical imbalances and what do they do to our emotions? Why do we have emotions at all? Dr. Davidson answers these questions and more on Emotion Support.Dr. Richard J. Davidson is the founder of Healthy Minds Innovations and The Center For Healthy Minds.Director: Lisandro Perez-ReyDirector of Photography: Christopher EustacheEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Dr. Richard J. DavidsonCreative Producer: Justin WolfsonLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: Peter BrunetteProduction Coordinator: Rhyan LarkTalent Booker: Nicholas SawyerCamera Operator: Caleb WeissSound Mixer: Sean PaulsenProduction Assistant: Sonia ButtPost Production Supervisor: Christian OlguinPost Production Coordinator: Ian BryantSupervising Editor: Doug LarsenAdditional Editor: Jason MaliziaAssistant Editor: Justin Symonds




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Scientists find another clue to uncover secrets of ageing




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Scientists to probe if grape juice chemical can prevent bowel cancer




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Dark patterns and digitally conscious products

To gain and retain customer trust, brands have to focus on ethical online design in their apps