AI agents carry out tasks autonomously on behalf of users. But what are they capable of, and what do we need to know about them? BBC World Service's Tech Life asks Loughborough University's VC and President Professor Nick Jennings - an expert in agentic AI ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...

BBC World Service - Tech Life, Understanding AI Agents

What do we need to know about agentic AI?

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🔴PM Andy Burnham is doing good with his social media style📱, Professor @andrewchadwick.com tells @theguardian.com Read more: 👇 bit.ly/4wC0Q9h

The UK’s first TikTok PM? Andy Burnham channels Zohran Mamdani as he hits social media

From Mo Farah to Bus Aunty, new prime minister makes good on promise to ‘do things differently’ when it comes to communication

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Dr Yasir Ali spoke to BBC News about the rise of e-scooters, and why they are "complementary" to other modes of transport, rather than replacing them. Read more ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

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Could Mathieu Flamini, a professional footballer who co-founded a biochemicals business, use levulinates as an alternative to petrochemicals? Professor Anna Croft spoke to @financialtimes.com and called the technology "very scalable". Read more ⤵️ www.ft.com/content/6218...

Elite sportsman. Entrepreneur. What drives Mathieu Flamini?

The midfielder who co-founded a biochemicals business on the difference between the locker room and the boardroom

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Ahead of Taylor Swift's landmark wedding, many fans placed bets on the venue, date, and dress. Professor Sarah Mills @lborogeog.bsky.social spoke to @theobserveruk.bsky.social about the 'gamblification' of pop culture events. Read more ⤵️ observer.co.uk/news/interna...

Prediction markets enjoy their own big day as fans bet on Taylor Swift wedding

What would she wear? Who’d be a bridesmaid? Swifties with a hunch and a dollar embrace a new form of fandom

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Government plans for schools in England have set out a vision for inclusive mainstream education. But will it be effective? Academics from @lborouniversity.bsky.social take a look ⤵️ theconversation.com/inclusion-ba...

Inclusion bases in mainstream schools – the evidence for this government policy is lacking

It isn’t clear that these bases are the answer to providing inclusive education for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Listen to Prof @hilaryrobinson discuss the Tate Modern exhibition, Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon, on the BBC World Service. From 15.00... 👇 bit.ly/4xX2m74

Weekend - Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela - BBC Sounds

The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela rises above 900

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Professor Ishara Dharmasena spoke to @cnn.com about Nike's first foray into "neuroscience-based footwear." The footwear promises health and wellness benefits, including relaxation and reduced stress. Read more ⤵️ edition.cnn.com/style/nike-m...

Nike’s ‘mind-altering’ shoes are flying off shelves. Is this the era of ‘passive neuro-wearables’? | CNN

Nike’s Mind shoe range has rapidly sold out across worldwide releases with buyers eager to get their hands on the “neuroscience-based footwear.”

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What to know if you’re too hot to work – and why there’s no maximum temperature 🥵🌡️ Check out this informative @theipaper.com piece featuring advice from Professor Simon Hodder, of Loughborough University's Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre⤵️ inews.co.uk/news/heatwav...

What to know if you're too hot to work - and why there's no maximum temperature

Students and employees are still expected to attend schools and workplaces despite blistering temperatures - but here's what you can do

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How to cool down fast: 12 expert-backed ways to beat the heat 🥵 Check out this informative @theipaper.com piece featuring advice from Professor Simon Hodder, of Loughborough University's Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre⤵️ inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

How to cool down fast: 12 expert-backed ways to beat the heat

Immediate relief to stay cool when the temperature rises

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How will USA temperatures affect England's performance? Could teams from hotter climates have an advantage?🌡️🥵⚽️ Environmental ergonomics expert Dr Maty Maley answers burning World Cup Qs & explains why heat may be one of toughest challenges players face: shorturl.at/78NFq

England's toughest challenge at the 2026 World Cup may not be another team – it could be the heat, expert explains

From reduced running distances to slower recovery and disrupted sleep, high temperatures can have a significant impact on elite athletes.

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England’s toughest opponent at the 2026 World Cup might not be another team… 🌡️ It could be the heat. In a BBC radio interview, Dr Matt Maley discusses how heat stress could affect player performance during the tournament in the USA. 🎙️👇 tinyurl.com/3ak5kfe5

🎙️ I joined BBC Radio to talk about the 2026 World Cup in the USA - and the heat stress facing England players could be one of the biggest challenges of the tournament. I discussed the science… | Dr ...

🎙️ I joined BBC Radio to talk about the 2026 World Cup in the USA - and the heat stress facing England players could be one of the biggest challenges of the tournament. I discussed the science behind...

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Dr Matt Maley appeared on BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester to discuss the heat in the USA and the impact this could have on the World Cup. He explained the science behind heat stress in football and how players can prepare. Listen here at 2:11:00 ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Elliott Webb - 10/06/2026 - BBC Sounds

Your stories with the very best interviews and plenty of laughter with Elliott.

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Starting next year, the Home Office plans to use AI-driven facial age estimation to assess the age of asylum seekers. But is this technology ready for such a high-stakes decision? Cyber security expert Prof @olibuckley.bsky.social takes a look⤵️ theconversation.com/uk-home-offi...

UK Home Office to use AI age estimation on asylum seekers – how accurate is the technology?

Leading algorithms now achieve a mean absolute error of less than three years across all ages.

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Do you like interesting physics research? And talking about how great trees are? Then you'll love this UKRI video spotlighting Dr Naëmi Leo - a Future Leaders Fellow in Loughborough University's School of Science.

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Through the Global Talent visa, we're supporting researchers like Dr Naëmi Leo, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at Loughborough University researching magnetic metamaterials. Find out more about the Global Talent Visa: www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...

From endometriosis technology to alien-inspired tableware, sustainable Hindu urns and folklore-inspired fashion... Take a look at what @lborouniversity.bsky.social Design and Creative Arts students are showcasing at the 2026 Degree Show, which opens to the public tomorrow: tinyurl.com/3spru83j

Ever boarded a packed train only to discover empty seats further down the carriage? A new AI-powered monitoring system developed by Loughborough University and TrainFX could help tackle overcrowding by providing real-time occupancy data to train operators. 🚆🤖 Read more: tinyurl.com/56zn6wfe

New AI-powered train monitoring system could help reduce overcrowding on UK railways

A new artificial intelligence-powered monitoring system designed to track passenger numbers in real-time could help tackle overcrowding on UK trains.

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How can you get through airport security more quickly when fingerprint scanners are involved? ✈️👆 Dr Jim Reynolds reveals what to do to get a perfect print on BBC's Morning Live ⤵️ Watch (17.17): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

From cloned voices and deepfake fraud, to political manipulation and misinformation, there's a dark side to AI-generated content. BBC's Panorama investigates and discusses AI voice cloning with Prof @olibuckley.bsky.social, who demonstrates the technology ⤵️ tinyurl.com/b95fpz5k

Panorama - Scams, Lies and AI

Marianna Spring explores how AI slop is shaping what we see, what we believe and who we can trust. In the age of artificial intelligence, will seeing ever be believing again?

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I'm in the Huffington Post today, talking about veganism and the left/right divide in politics. 'My worry is that in all this effort to tie veganism to this or that political position, or to treat "vegan" as a kind of slur against one’s political opponents, the real losers will be animals.'

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Experts unpack why conservatives tend to eschew anyone who rebukes meat (which Talarico hasn't even fully done).

Biometric technology is woven into everyday life - from unlocking phones with our faces to passing through airport security. But how concerned should we be about privacy and misuse? Cyber security expert Prof @olibuckley.bsky.social takes a look for @uk.theconversation.com ⬇️ tinyurl.com/yc8bm8zp

From gait analysis to fingerprint theft, how worried should we be about the latest advances in biometric technology?

You can wear a mask, pull up a hood, avoid looking at a camera – but you cannot easily change how you walk.

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Professor Sarah Mills @lborogeog.bsky.social spoke to @thenerve.news about prediction markets and how they could influence an election. Read more ⤵️ www.thenerve.news/p/polymarket...

‘They can shape the outcomes they claim to forecast’ – could Polymarket influence an election?

A platform backed by Peter Thiel and advised by Donald Trump Jr. is taking anonymous crypto bets on UK elections, missile strikes and the death of world leaders. In Britain no regulator will touch it,...

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Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK after emotional campaigns by families fighting for lifesaving treatment. Years later most patients still face huge barriers... Read more by Professor Kojo Koram, of @lawatloughborough.bsky.social, writing in the @theguardian.com 👇 bit.ly/4tNAfUC

After a hard-fought victory to legalise medical cannabis in the UK, why is it still so hard to access?

The long read: Two mothers fought British bureaucracy to obtain lifesaving cannabis medicines for their children. But most patients are having to go private – at huge cost

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Are Humans Ready for Self-Driving Cars? 🚗 Professor Clare Mutzenich, an expert in Human-AI Interaction in @lborouniversity.bsky.social's School of Design and Creative Arts, shares her expertise on the latest CX Insider Podcast. Listen ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ouJ...

Are Humans Ready for Self-Driving Cars? ft. Dr Clare Mutzenich

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Professor Sarah Mills @sarah-mills.bsky.social @lborogeog.bsky.social spoke on BBC Radio 4's 'Currently' programme, to discuss prediction markets and the issues surrounding them. Listen here at 12:55 ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Currently - Betting on Disaster - BBC Sounds

The rise of prediction markets where punters bet on current events from the weather to war

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Kamikaze dolphins... Yes, they're a thing. Listen to Dr Josh Milburn (@joshmilburn.bsky.social), on BBC Radio 5, explain what they have to do with Donald Trump's war in Iran. From 43:24 👇 bit.ly/4f1lE3Z

Tony Livesey - 05/05/2026 - BBC Sounds

Tony Livesey with late night conversation and in-depth interviews.

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A new lab at Loughborough University will use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of temperatures and pressures. Read more ⤵️ www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...

New Loughborough lab can heat to 3,000°C and quenches to −150°C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

A newly launched lab at Loughborough University will see industry partners and researchers use new equipment only available in a handful of places across the world to test materials at extremes of te...

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End of “black box” AI? 🤖 Researchers at Loughborough University have developed a mathematical blueprint for building AI that can reveal how it learns, remembers and makes decisions. Read ⤵️ www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...

End of ‘black box’ AI? Scientists develop blueprint for transparent systems that learn and remember

Artificial intelligence that cannot explain how it makes decisions – often called “black box” AI – could soon be replaced by more transparent systems, research suggests.

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🍺 What happens to the people and places when pubs close? Dr Tom Thurnell-Read (@thurnellreadsoc.bsky.social) is part of the After Last Orders project, which aims to answer exactly that question. Read more: 👇 bit.ly/4vVLI6B

New research reveals the hidden human cost of pub closures

When a pub shuts its doors for the final time, it is rarely just a business that disappears.

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Tiny ‘light-concentrating’ nanoparticles could help unlock the potential of terahertz technology - boosting performance by up to 60% in lab tests. The approach could lead to better scanners, imaging tools and faster wireless systems. www.lboro.ac.uk/media-centre...

Tiny ‘light-concentrating’ particles boost terahertz technology, study shows

Scientists have found a way to boost terahertz technology using particles thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand.

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