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Tech Now - AI and the Future of Humanity Joe Tidy explores a controversial new research paper, which forecasts how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out - and if it could destroy humanity.

Great to have the BBC Tech team back on campus to meet the
@lborouniversity.bsky.social to meet the UAS Challenge team.

The competition asks students to undertake a full design and build life-cycle of an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

Watch here from 17mins 30secs 🛩️📺

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Sun shields could be the key to keeping homes cool during UK heatwaves, say experts (VIDEO) As climate change drives longer and more intense heatwaves, researchers at Loughborough University are testing practical, affordable ways to stop homes from overheating – and one solution is surprisin...

🌞Researchers at @lborouniversity.bsky.social are looking at novel ways to keep homes cool in hot weather.

These Sun shields prevent heat from reaching the building much like a giant parasol. ⛱️

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In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet essential topics in women’s sport: breast health and the science of sports bras #ExpertsinSport

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PM - Putin meets US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff - BBC Sounds President Putin calls the meeting 'constructive and useful'. Plus, wildfires in Europe.

How do we build infrastructure resilience in a world of changing weather?

@lborouniversity.bsky.social's Professor Sergio Cavalaro spoke to BBC Radio 4 about the challenges.

Listen from 40mins 20secs 📻

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Underwater jetpack ‘feels superhuman,’ says designer of his $30k gadget | CNN Business It is the high-octane toy for those who have everything: an underwater jetpack that allows you to zip beneath the surface of the ocean – for as long as you can hold your breath.

It is great to hear about what our @lborouniversity.bsky.social alumni get up after their time at university - and this is pretty impressive!

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En-Gulfed - Sport - BBC Sounds Heydon Prowse takes a look into the bizarre world of Anglo-Gulf relations.

Gulf investment in the UK runs into the hundreds of billions. In this BBC 'En-Gulfed' podcast, Heydon Prowse chats to
@lborouniversity.bsky.social expert Dr Michael Skey about Anglo-Gulf relations.

Listen from 3mins 15secs 🎧📻

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In this episode of Experts in Sport, host Dr Hannah Fox Dugdale is joined by Dr Verity Postlethwaite, and special guest, Karen Carney OBE #ExpertsinSport

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EXPERT COMMENT: Dr Ben Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Healthy Buildings, explains that with temperatures expected to hit 31°C in the coming days, it’s more important than ever to keep your home cool and comfortable #heatwave

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YouTube video by Loughborough University PR - Expert Comment Expert Comment: Why are our homes getting so hot? — and what’s the secret to keeping them cool? ☀️🏠

HEATWAVE! Expert give advice on how to keep your home cool this weekend...

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In this episode of #ExpertsinSport we discuss Leadership in Sport and the impact of AI on decision-making and leadership.

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Ice towels and thermal stress techniques: how players deal with heat at Wimbledon Short-term measures are useful but ‘gold standard’ means being exposed to hot weather 10-15 times before an event

'You’re guzzling something cold, you’re putting ice on during a match, but these measures have very limited power to change the body temperature for a high-performance athlete'

Dr Lee Taylor @lborouniversity.bsky.social talks to @theguardian.com about #Wimbledon

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Loughborough student designs prostate screening device to replace traditional examination method A Loughborough University student has developed a new medical device that could transform how prostate health is assessed and monitored.

A Loughborough student has designed a device to replace the traditional prostate examination method🔎

PRO check uses lasers, pressure sensors and 3D imaging to offer a less invasive, more accurate way to assess prostate health.

Read all about it ⤵️
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Saturday Breakfast - 21/06/2025 - BBC Sounds Jeanette Kwakye and Nick Bright with the latest on the UK heatwave.

Dr Matt Maley discussed the health implications of heatwaves and how to stay safe with BBC Radio 5 Live.

Listen (from 1:11:00) ⤵️☀️

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Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed Final Muon g-2 results, an ultrasonic mobile brain imaging helmet, re-creating Egyptian blue, and more.

Tiny violin spotted in a roundup of six cool science stories
@arstechnica.com almost missed 🎻🔍

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Swarms of tiny nose robots could clear infected sinuses, researchers say Chinese and Hong Kong scientists succeed in animal trials, but potential problems include risk of devices being left in body and public suspicions

Swarms of tiny robots, each no larger than a speck of dust, could be deployed to cure stubborn infected sinuses before being blown out through the nose into a tissue, researchers have claimed.

Dr Andrea Soltoggio shares his thoughts with @theguardian.com ⤵️

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In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport, Martin Foster is joined by world-leading expert, Dr Ian Taylor, to discuss Time Hacks #ExpertsinSport

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Children with cerebral palsy help develop 'fun' new physio aid A young designer has been working with children with cerebral palsy to test the new product.

Children help develop 'fun' new physio aid - reports
the BBC

Read about Katie Michaels (a Loughborough graduate) and Moti Me - which was uses animal characters, colourful lights and dozens of mini games to develop movement ⤵️

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Check out this BBC article featuring Prof Sarah Mills ⤵️

BBC Radio 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty and Jeanette Kwakye to be joined by sporting legends for special live programme championing women in sport Names Will Be Made LIVE will bring together more than 30 elite athletes, rising stars, and leading experts for an inspiring exploration into the world of women’s sport

Tune into @bbc5live.bsky.social at 11am who will be broadcasting live from @lborouniversity.bsky.social

Part of BBC's #NamesWillBeMade summer celebration of women's sport, hosts Naga Munchetty & Jeanette Kwakye will chat to lots of guests, including our own experts

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With electronic line calling and generative AI, Wimbledon's technology is on point Ingenia focuses on all aspects of engineering. Our articles showcase a wide range of engineering and technology innovation, from robotics and data to the latest in renewable energy and medical technol...

Technologies from Hawk-Eye and body tracking to large language models are enhancing sport for fans and players alike.

@raeng.org.uk's Ingenia explores the tech in a new article, and it features insights from Loughborough London's Dr Varuna De Silva.

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Don’t sleep naked — the nine best tips on how to sleep in the heat Struggling to drop off then waking at the crack of dawn? Boiling nights can be a challenge. Here’s what to do

Don’t sleep naked — the nine best tips on how to sleep in the heat 😴🌡️

Check out this new article by @thetimes.com featuring top tips from our sleep expert Professor Kevin Morgan ⤵️

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Will heatwaves become our new normal? Sarah Keith-Lucas explores how extreme heat impacts people and environments in the UK.

Will heatwaves become our new normal? 🌡️

Check out Sarah Keith-Lucas' latest BBC article - it discusses her recent visit to Loughborough University to see Dr Simon Hodder and try out the heat chambers🥵⤵️

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Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test – but using times tables is about more than quick recall Recalling multiplication facts doesn’t automatically help children to apply their knowledge.

What’s 7 x 9? You’ve got six seconds to answer.

Nine-year-olds in England are currently undertaking the multiplication tables check (MTC), but Prof Camilla Gilmore, Prof Lucy Cragg and Natasha Guy say using times tables is about more than quick recall.

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Rare Earth - Powering Our Robot Overlords - BBC Sounds The energy used by a simple internet search is increasing. Can we cut the cost?

What are the environmental costs of our data centres & how do we tackle these alongside the growing demand for AI?

Prof Tom Jackson @lborouniversity.bsky.social joins Tom Heap & @helenczerski.bsky.social on #BBCRareEarth podcast to discuss the scale of the problem 🌎

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Dublin is the only large European capital without a metro: what would Leopold Bloom make of that? | Dermot Hodson In James Joyce’s Ulysses, the city’s most famous fictional resident was as frustrated by its transport links in 1904 as many of us are today, says professor of political economy Dermot Hodson

Dublin's transport links through the eyes of Leopold Bloom.

Read the article by Professor @dermothodson.bsky.social for the @theguardian.com.

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Good citizenship has become a game – here’s why it matters Should you get a reward for throwing your litter away? The gamification of good citizenship is making this a reality – but at what cost?

Me, writing in the @bigissue.com this week (print and online) on the gamification of citizenship. I end on the recent (chilling) example of the reported US reality gameshow pitched to Trump, where citizenship itself is the star prize... www.bigissue.com/opinion/good...

How does extreme heat affect the human body?

Sarah Keith-Lewis and the BBC team step into the climate chambers at Loughborough University with Dr Simon Hodder - an expert in environmental ergonomics - to explore the science. 🔥🧠

Watch on iPlayer ⤵️
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The tiny violin has also received coverage from ITV, The Telegraph, Newsweek, Futurism, New Scientist, IFLScience, Popular Science, TalkSport, Interesting Engineering, Deisgnboom, Metro, Heart radio, Virgin radio, and Classic FM - to name just a few!

The BBC has covered this story across their TV and radio shows, including BBC Breakfast, 5Live, and Radio 4. It has also been shared on their website and by Newsround!

Listen to Prof Morrison on Radio 4 ⤵️
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This project has had more than 200 media appearances now 😲🎻

A big thank you to BBC Tech Now who visited campus to interview Prof Morrison and Dr Leo. Watch their coverage ⤵️

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