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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 10 MIN

UK Biobank Halts Data Access, Giant Cretaceous Octopuses Rule, MechanoAge Transforms Breast Cancer Risk, Fast Track Medicare Coverage, and more...

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(0:10): UK Biobank Halts Access After Data Breach Raises National Security Concerns(2:10): Giant Cretaceous Octopuses: Apex Predators of Ancient Seas, Study Suggests(3:52): MechanoAge: New Microfluidic Device Revolutionizes Non-Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Assessment(6:11): RAPID Pathway to Fast-Track Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Medical Devices(8:20): FSU Leads Innovative Project to Map Florida's Underwater Caves and Test Water Quality with UAVsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Chester and District Standard

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