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Hacking The Human Brain, Unlocking Our DNA, Unbreakable Diamonds & The Quantum Magician (EP. 5)

Hacking The Human Brain, Unlocking Our DNA, Unbreakable Diamonds & The Quantum Magician (EP. 5)

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This week we break down four big stories—no PhD required.

Reading “inner speech”: Invasive brain–computer interfaces record
neurons in motor cortex and decode attempted vs. inner speech
into words. Results from Stanford even generalize to simple
symbols and numbers. Cool science, huge privacy questions, and a
proposed “brain password” to keep users in control.
What makes us human: UC San Diego highlights human accelerated
regions (HARs)—genomic control switches (promoters/enhancers)
that tune when and where genes are used. We revisit classic HAR
examples and a new result connecting a specific HAR to brain
development.
Diamonds get an upgrade: Scientists at HPSTAR (Beijing) grow
stronger lab diamonds with clear industrial upside—from cutting
tools to power electronics—and potential to reduce harmful mining
incentives.
International Year of Quantum (2025): A fast retrospective on 100
years of quantum mechanics and how today’s quantum tech is
reshaping computing, sensing, and materials.

Hosts: Lester Nare & Dr. Krishna Choudhary
Show: From First Principles Podcast