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Now playing Next World News Did another advanced species exist on Earth before humans? New paper explains how we might go about looking for evidence of earlier civilizations. 30/04/2018
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Now playing Next World News Why scientists are teaching AI to think like a dog Robotic canines could assist elderly people and those with disabilities. 26/04/2018
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Now playing Next World News What is GDPR? A look at the European data privacy rules that could change tech A new European data regulation that just a month ago seemed like an obscure piece of legislation is suddenly on the lips of everyone in the tech industry. 25/04/2018
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Now playing Next World News Memory-boosting brain implants are in the works. Would you get one? Neural prostheses look promising in new studies, though there's still a lot of work to do. 23/04/2018
Now playing Next World News Is climate change a part of God's plan? Evangelicals remain divided While many evangelical Christians dismiss climate change as major concern, scripture-citing environmentalists within their churches on a mission. 22/04/2018
Now playing Next World News The Pacific Ocean has a plastic problem. Here's the plan to fix it Environmental group will use floating nets to snag plastic debris. 22/04/2018
Now playing Next Indonesia Bajau 'Sea Nomads' have genetically evolved to become expert free-divers Through natural selection the Bajau people have developed bigger spleens making them exceptionally good at breath-hold diving, new research has found. 21/04/2018
Now playing Next World News Prehistoric humans may have practiced brain surgery on animals New analysis published Thursday of a 5000-year-old cow skull with holes drilled into it suggest Neolithic people practiced brain surgery on animals before trying it on humans. 20/04/2018
Now playing Next World News What can a gorilla teach us about the search for space aliens? A new paper argues that the 'cosmic gorilla effect' may be hampering our ability to find E.T. 20/04/2018
Now playing Next Thailand UK scientists discover new species of 'exploding ant' The remarkable insect has been discovered deep in the Borneo jungle, which rips its torso apart when coming under attack from certain predators. 20/04/2018
Now playing Next World News Technology is delivering customisable number plates Flaunt your alma mater, your favorite sports team, or your city pride. 19/04/2018