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Jul 11
9m 41s

Magic of live shows syncs brainwaves, si...

The Evening Standard
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University College London neuroscientist and dancer, Guido Orgs, says the magic of live performance art may be reflected in our brains.


Their results suggest that sharing the moment with others may be as important as the performance itself.


Tech & Science Daily spoke to the first author of the study, Dr. Laura Rai, a research fellow from the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL.


Alex Rawle, YouTube’s head of UK public policy, joins us to discuss why they’re calling for greater government support for the creator economy.


​They're ​the ​modern-day ​media ​powerhouses. ​15,000 ​creators ​employ ​other ​people, ​which ​supports ​an ​ecosystem ​in ​the ​UK ​of ​about ​45,000 ​jobs”.


And, why Lord Professor Robert Winston, known for his pioneering work towards IVF treatment, has stepped down from the British Medical Association.


Also in this episode:


-Four people have been arrested by police investigating cyber attacks targeting M&S


-Humans have dammed so much water that it has moved Earth's poles


-The cedar tree made famous by The Beatles has been shortlisted for an award




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