Understanding Habit Formation: The Role of Dopamine Signals

London neuroscientists have discovered a second learning system in the brain, which could help explain how our habits are formed.

Tech & Science Daily join Dr Marcus Stephenson-Jones, Group Leader at SWC and lead author of the study at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, who explains how this understanding could revolutionise strategies for addressing addictions and compulsions, as well as for those living with Parkinson's disease.

Plus, why the Institute for Public Policy Research think the UK should act now and rein in Big Tech.

And, have we just found out the title for the Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel?

Also in this episode:

-Trees in London are already showing signs of climate change impact, such as decline and disease.

-Does the moon actually have a ‘hot side’?

-Boki the brown bear reunites with his pals after life-saving brain surgery.

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