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Victoria Gill
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Science Correspondent, BBC
London
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By Victoria Gill Verified| Yahoo Verified Victoria Gill - Science correspondentThu, April 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM UTC6 min readTwo-year-old Henry is completely transfixed by the iPad in front of him. Every time a smiley face appears he taps the screen - and his tap transforms the face into a cartoon of a dancing animal. It looks like a simple, repetitive game, but is actually a test of a fundamental skill that is developing in the toddler's growing brain.
By Victoria Gill Verified| Yahoo Verified Victoria Gill - Science correspondentThu, April 10, 2025 at 11:13 PM UTC6 min readTwo-year-old Henry is completely transfixed by the iPad in front of him. Every time a smiley face appears he taps the screen - and his tap transforms the face into a cartoon of a dancing animal. It looks like a simple, repetitive game, but is actually a test of a fundamental skill that is developing in the toddler's growing brain.
By Victoria Gill Verified| EnviroLink@ From BBC There is a magnificent, snow-white wolf on the cover of Time Magazine today – accompanied by a headline announcing the return of the dire wolf. This now extinct species is possibly most famous for its fictional role in Game of Thrones, but it did exist – more than 10,000 years ago – when it roamed across the Americas. The company Colossal Biosciences is behind today’s headlines.
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BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
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