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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