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‘The Third Thumb’ you can control with your brain

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Royal Society Summer Science Exhibit showcases benefits of ‘third-thumb’. Dani Clode’s ‘The Third Thumb’ attaches to your hand and is controlled by your toe using signals from the brain. However, they’re still looking into how the brain copes with an extra body part.

Meta has revealed its latest machine-learning AI can translate 204 different languages at a higher quality than previously achieved. CEO Mark Zuckerburg has called the AI translation a "superpower".

Campaigners are warning the Online Safety Bill going through parliament is on ‘the verge of being unworkable’. Poppy Wood from campaign group Reset told us why they are concerned about some elements of the bill, and exemptions for media outlets.

Also in this episode:

Apple announces new security tool to combat spyware attacks
Study suggests hunger really can make us ‘hangry’
Blizzard will bring back BlizzCon in 2023
The tortoise at Chester Zoo with three legs and wheels to help him move

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