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03/02/2010

Scientists communicate with a man in a vegetative state, a bronze sculpture has sold for a world record Β£65,001,250 and an update to US government advice not to drive your Toyota.

News that scientists have been able to communicate with a man who was thought to be in a vegetative state by reading his brain activity.

Art Correspondent for FT with news that a life-size bronze sculpture of a man by Alberto Giacometti has been sold at auction in London for the world record price of Β£65,001,250.

Plus, an update on the US government advice not to drive your Toyota from the motoring journalist in Detroit who broke the story.

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Wed 3 Feb 2010 22:30

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  • Wed 3 Feb 2010 22:30