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This episode discusses the science behind attention spans and explores topics like AI data hubs in space and space diplomacy.

00:31 The science of attention spans Nature Feature:  Are attention spans really shrinking? What the science says 04:54 Data centres in space? Nature News Explainer:  AI data hubs in space: when will they take flight? Nature Comment:  Space diplomacy: bridging the operating gaps between myriad missions Subscribe to Nature Briefing, an unmissable daily round-up of science news, opinion and analysis free in your inbox every weekday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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