This week, a new way to detect alzheimers lara visits the Virtual Reality world, helping in the early diagnosis of dementia. Oh, im quite close. Yeah, well. Well, relatively close. Maybe im not that close at all. Would you be happy with your kids taking this kind of Science Lesson . With the right amount of pressure, the Great Pyramid could generate. A tremendous amount of electricity. Well investigate the ai targeting children with disinformation. And were in india to see how the diamond industry could become more sustainable by growing precious stones in a lab. The Royal Institution of great britain. For the past two centuries, this independent charity has sought to connect as many people as possible with the wonders of science. Famed for its christmas lectures, which are aired by the bbc, the Royal Institutions iconic theatre is a place where leading scientists regularly share their work with live audiences. One area of Scientific Research which affects us all is in the diagnosis an
The Royal Institution of great britain. For the past two centuries, this independent charity has sought to connect as many people as possible with the wonders of science. Famed for its christmas lectures, which are aired by the bbc, the Royal Institutions iconic theatre is a place where leading scientists regularly share their work with live audiences. One area of Scientific Research which affects us all is in the diagnosis and treatment of serious illnesses. Now, the great thing is science has helped us live longer, but the flip side of that is that we are now discovering illnesses which mainly only occur in old age. Yeah. Many of us have watched the decline of loved ones with dementia, and whilst theres no cure, there are treatments to help manage the symptoms. Its really important to diagnose it early, though, and technology is helping to play its part in that. Since the 1940s, gps have been Testing Memory with pen and paper. And the results of that test are confirmed by a lumbar pu
The usb memory stick. He sold the firm for 1. 6 billion but describes it as one of his biggest regrets. Stay tuned and well tell you why. And as Lab Grown Diamonds become more popular, today we want to know, would you mind if the diamond in your Engagement Ring was man made. Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. Later today the uks trade secretary liam fox will be in washington to discuss a Preliminary Trade Deal ahead of britains departure from the European Union. A final Trade Agreement cannot be ratified until the uk formally leaves the eu, but the two nations are keen to lay the foundations for what the us president expects to be, a very, very big deal. In an interview with the bbc, mr fox said that uk us trade is currently worth nearly 220 billion. But this could increase by as much as 52 billion if Trade Barriers between the countries are removed. For now though the Process Cannot Begin in earnest because the uk is not permitted to hold
Operating officer. No. He is also a musician. He is coming in to do a little one on one with the three of us. I took the survey, by the way. You did take the survey. What do you think of the questions. Extensive questionnaire. Explain. The oakland as are asking for input on where the ballpark some be located. Once youre in the park, do you want luxury food, where would you prefer to sit. Cut to the chase. Where do you want the stadium . I havent made that decision yet. I like the Howard Terminal site right on the water. My concern is it is about a 20 minute walk from the nearest bart station which not Everyone Wants to do. He is coming up in a few minutes. Yeah. Looking forward to that conversation. Jerry rice, kind of a childhood idol growing up in the bay area. Guess where he was . Down at 49er practice as they get ready to take on the broncos. He is 54 years old. I would sign him up for a preseason game. He and steve young came to practice on a serious tone. They came to work out bu
Pictures. Welcome to news 4 midday, we begin with big action happening around the country. A day without immigrants, stores and restaurants close to show the impact immigrants have on our country. Single day strikes planned in several different cities including philadelphia, chicago and right here too. News 4s justin finch is live at the corner of 16th and u streets in northwest. Justin. Reporter hey there, good morning, i know its almost lunchtime but i can tell you if your plans include busboys and poets youre out of luck of all of those things will be closed today to show what life is like on a day without immigrants. Look out for locked doors and dark storefronts as local businesses and Restaurants Join the nationwide strike called a day without immigrants. Its meant to send a immigrants, their contributions and not to break up their families. Democracy should be diverse. I think that america has been about immigration since the beginning of time. President and founder of urban Adv