Could this device replace ‘uncomfortable’ smear tests?
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Andrew Parfery, programme manager at the Venture Builder incubator at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the new device that could mean the end of ‘uncomfortable’ smear tests. Vittorio Tantucci, senior lecturer in linguistics at Lancaster University, explains the findings of his study which has shown that British people are increasingly copying each other’s speaking style, but there’s a clear divide amongst social classes.  Also in this episode: Ready for Wimbledon? Here’s the new generative AI IBM is rolling out for the tournament Scientists make rhino horns made 'radioactive' to tackle poachingApple issues 'massive' warning about Google Chrome to all 1.46 billion iPhone users Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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