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Virtual event A new science of conciousness Somewhere, somehow, inscribed in your brain is everything that makes you, you. But how do we grasp what happens in the brain to turn electrical impulses into perceptions, thoughts and emotions? In this talk, Anil Seth presents an exhilarating new idea about how we experience the world and the self. Join us at 6pm BST on 9 September or watch on demand later. Tickets available now. newscientist.com/events Podcasts Weekly In an especially eclectic episode, the team discuss lockdown endgames in the UK, hibernating marmots, an ancient Greek “computer” and why mushrooms might be the answer to our clean energy needs. Escape Pod A podcast to distract you from the woes of life in a pandemic. This week, the team discover the science of finding a “flow” state, that sweet spot in…