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Conventional vaccine testing is a slow, years-long process. As thousands of people continue to die each day from COVID-19, bioethicist Nir Eyal proposes a radical idea that could dramatically accelerate the vaccine development timeline: “human challenge trials,” in which scientists would deliberately expose volunteers to the virus to more quickly determine a vaccine’s efficacy. (This virtual conversation, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson, was recorded June 15, 2020.)

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The latest game in the fabled Paper Mario series is almost here, and alongside the humour and charm you’d expect, it’s packing a whole new story, a sprawling world, and distinct gameplay twists. Thinking a purchase may be on the cards? Here are seven things you need to know.

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A new Clone Wars spinoff, The Bad Batch, is coming sometime next year to Disney Plus. The series will follow the titular team of clones, with abilities unique to them, as they become mercenaries in a post-Order 66 galaxy. The series will be executive produced by Dave Filoni.

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On this episode, Sydnee details a new feature in Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: the ability to change Eivor’s gender whenever you want! How will this affect gameplay and story? And Microsoft Flight Simulator has a release date and details on the different versions you can pre-order. This episode is brought to you by Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs: Legion.

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We’re pressing rewind on the first ever Ubisoft Forward event to talk about all the latest on some of this year’s (and next’s) biggest games. Far Cry 6, Watch Dogs Legion, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — all will be discussed! It’s news time!