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01:01 Breaking News
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When a new research paper came to light about pig brains being revived, we asked our audience what they wanted to know, and got a big response. Could this be the future of journalism?
News: Pig brains kept alive outside body for hours after death; News Explainer: Disembodied pig brains revived: Your questions answered
15:09 The Future of gene editing
With yet more stories emerging of the editing of human embryos, we discuss the ethical implications and what should happen next?
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The first image of a black hole took the world by storm, but what was it like reporting such a quickly developing story?
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09:01 Digital Journalism
When a new research paper came to light about pig brains being revived, we asked our audience what they wanted to know, and got a big response. Could this be the future of journalism?
News: Pig brains kept alive outside body for hours after death; News Explainer: Disembodied pig brains revived: Your questions answered
15:09 The Future of gene editing
With yet more stories emerging of the editing of human embryos, we discuss the ethical implications and what should happen next?
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