# UK Biobank Halts Data Access, Giant Cretaceous Octopuses Rule, MechanoAge Transforms Breast Cancer Risk, Fast Track Medicare Coverage, and more...

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Podcast: [Science News Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/science-news-daily-6698943)
Published: 2026-04-24T16:33:18+00:00
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## Resource

(0:10): UK Biobank Halts Access After Data Breach Raises National Security Concerns (2:10): Giant Cretaceous Octopuses: Apex Predators of Ancient Seas, Study Suggests (3:52): MechanoAge: New Microfluidic Device Revolutionizes Non-Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Assessment (6:11): RAPID Pathway to Fast-Track Medicare Coverage for Breakthrough Medical Devices (8:20): FSU Leads Innovative Project to Map Florida's Underwater Caves and Test Water Quality with UAVs To subscribe visit https://www.brief.news . For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news . Image credit: Chester and District Standard

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