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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has officially left the UK after agreeing a US plea deal. According to court documents, in return for pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, Assange will be sentenced to time served, 62 months - the time he has already spent in a British prison.The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains why experts are warning about scam QR codes during Euro 2024 - and other high profile events over the summer. China’s lunar probe returns to Earth with samples from the far side of the Moon. Also in this episode:World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyrightStudy warns drinking from plastic bottles can raise type 2 diabetes riskLondon's roads ranked the most congested in Europe for the third year in a rowFamily sues NASA after Florida home is hit by debris from space stationFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Tim Denison, from the University of Oxford and lead engineer behind the world’s first epilepsy device to be fitted in a child's skull, explains how the technology works and the potential impact it could have as a treatment for the condition. Get ready because yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England this week. Renowned British explorer and crew aim to cross the Atlantic in a hydrogen balloon. Also in this episode:Nearly 19,000 NHS patients left waiting for three days in A&E Three-quarters of UK rivers found to be in poor ecological health by citizen scientistsThe secrets to living to 100 according to scienceFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PIxMob discusses their impressive technology which has been used in concerts for Taylor Swift, Coldplay and The Weeknd, as well as huge events such as the Super Bowl halftime show, Eurovision and the Olympics. Microsoft regains the title of world's most valuable public company from Nvidia. Cyber criminals behind London hospitals' disruption publish stolen blood test data. Also in this episode:TikTok launches media literacy hub to help users spot misinformationChimps help scientists find plants that have potential to become medicinesCould eating cheese help with mental health and resilience?Why a banana-clicking game is already this summer's biggest hitFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local Stonehenge expert, Tim Daw, explains the potential lasting impact of Just Stop Oil protestors spraying the cultural heritage site with orange powder paint. Lisa Webb, consumer law expert at Which?, discusses their report which suggests big tech brands are breaking new laws and selling customers short on product security.Also in this episode:Artificial intelligence allows pupils to ‘converse’ with Holocaust survivorsAstronauts stuck in space at least another week as Boeing and NASA troubleshoot Starliner spacecraft issuesArchaeologists find depiction of 'Simpsons' character on 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy coffinFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains how Nvidia overtook Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company.Dr Katie Burnham, Senior Staff Scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, discusses their new study which suggests that sepsis patients ‘could get the right treatment faster, based on their genes’.Also in this episode:Self-driving cars found to be safer - except at dawn, dusk, or when turning, according to studyPrince Charles Cinema cancels screening of film which was written by AI following backlashMcDonald’s AI mishaps with bacon ice cream and chicken nugget overloadFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research claims that mega satellite constellations spew copious amounts of aluminium oxide gas in the atmosphere and it could deplete the ozone layer.Fernando Auat Cheein, associate professor in robotics and autonomous systems at the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, discusses their new AI tool which uses videos to predict harvests.First patients in the UK receive a new ‘revolutionary’ device to stop acid reflux.Also in this episode:Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the conditionGreece heatwave: Death toll rises to five as locals fear tourists ‘underestimating’ record temperaturesFirst 'major lunar standstill' in nearly 20 years set for this weekendFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily hears from Andrew Pendleton, of London environment charity Global Action Plan, about more major tree-planting schemes needed to improve the capital’s air quality. Singapore oil spill: race to stop eco disaster. Plant-ificial intelligence...how flowers sense danger.Also in this episode:Hunting life-supporting exoplanets‘Lizard link’ to US salmonella outbreakSaving turtle doves with rewildingAboard Mark Zuckerberg’s $300m super yacht  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three lions squad is wearing the £421 ring that monitors sleep, stress and more. Labour commits to introducing AI regulation for tech giants. Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $56bn pay package. The surprising link between your name and your life choices… Also in this episode:Our Football Reporter Dom Smith explains how England hope the Oura ring will give them the edgePop star Daniel Bedingfield praises AI for capturing ‘soul’ of his musicCombined immunotherapy drugs ‘could treat most common form of bowel cancer’AI can now detect if cats are in pain by scanning feline facesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space agency confirms there’s no real emergency on board the international space station. Gaming giant Steam facing £656m legal claim for ‘overcharging’ UK gamers. How Taylor Swift's Scotland fans set off earthquake monitors. Millions of appointments for common eye conditions placing ‘unnecessary demands’ on struggling GPs. Also in this episode:Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of the Association of Optometrists on dealing with common eye problemsPairing shelter dogs together ‘could cut stress and help them find homes sooner’Mobile driver’s licences are coming to New York stateHow being facially expressive may make you a better negotiatorFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organ trouble, radiation concerns and more explained by Keith Siew, a senior research fellow at University College London. Most children can’t name MP and a fifth get political news from TikTok. Elon Musk confirms X will start hiding likes on posts. Also in this episode:Natural History Museum’s Simon Loader on the new vegetarian piranha species named after Lord of the Rings villainMan who lost four of his fingers fitted with ‘Hero Gauntlet’ by UK firmThe Insect migration superhighway discovered in EuropeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Photo ‘clean up’ tool, ‘math notes’ feature and Siri gets a boost. Plus - why Elon’s not happy with the Apple & ChatGPT partnership. Scientists grow ‘mini-guts’ to study Crohn’s disease. How researchers used AI to find elephant “names.” Also in this episode:Uni of Cambridge's Professor Matthias Zilbauer explains how they developed 'mini guts' to help them learn about Crohn's diseaseSocial media scammers impersonating ‘every major airline operating in the UK’ - Which?Morning frost detected on volcanoes near Mars’s equatorNew Glastonbury app helps friends find each other – and their tent – more easilyFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the dye works, and why it’s helpful for surgeons with Oxford University’s Professor Freddie Hamdy. Electric headset for treating depression recommended after NHS trial. Appeal for O-type blood donors after London hospitals cyber attack. Also in this episode:Flow Neuroscience CEO Erin Lee describes their electric headset for treating depression.Generative AI expected to dominate at ‘momentous’ Apple conferenceYouTube announces new restrictions on gun videosNew skateboarding MMO from makers of Tony Hawk's due this summerFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California.Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans. Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing.To hear the full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed at least 37 people were admitted to hospital as a result of an E.coli outbreak, and testing indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK are from a single source. We speak to Cath Rees, professor of microbiology at the University of Nottingham about everything we know so far. Starship: Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launches and lands the most powerful rocket ever made.The Standard’s Saqib Shah joins us to explain why gamers are racking up views for new video game ‘Bodycam’.Also in this episode:Why nature groups are launching a legal bid over England’s wildlife lossLook who’s woofing: why scientists are using AI to interpret the meaning of barksFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI chipmaker Nvidia’s value has overtaken Apple and surpassed three trillion dollars - meaning it’s now the world’s second most valuable company.James Lee, clinician scientist group leader at the Francis Crick Institute, tells Tech & Science Daily about his research which has discovered a major cause of inflammatory bowel disease. Boeing finally launches its long-delayed astronaut capsule.Also in this episode:Leak claims the new Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a record-breaking design Energy drinks ‘may trigger dangerous condition in people with heart disease’Do you know what your fridge temperature should really be? Because a lot of us don’t according to a studyBrits have an average of 339 'outtakes' on their phones Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok says it is tackling a cyber attack that targeted a number of high-profile accounts, including Paris Hilton and CNN.Our Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, explains why a Russian group of cyber criminals is blamed for an attack which forced major London hospitals to declare a critical incident.Dr Jonathon McPhetres, assistant professor of biological psychology at Durham University, reveals the science behind goosebumps and why we might be getting them far more often we think.Also in this episode:Research suggests women make fewer mistakes while on their periodsAsian hornets survive UK winter for first timeInstagram is testing ‘unskippable' ad breaks and it's making users ‘want to scream’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

91-year-old Cecil ‘John’ Farley has made history as the first patient in England to receive an artificial cornea.The new artificial cornea, called EndoArt, was created by EyeYon Medical, and only 200 have been implanted worldwide to date, including John’s.We hear from the lead researcher behind an AI tool ‘can rapidly rule out heart attacks in people attending A&E’ - and it could eventually have huge benefits for the NHS. Roberto Dario Sesia, a PHD student at the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London, discusses the groundbreaking technology, known as Rapid-RO.Also in this episode:Fresh water present on Earth ‘500 million years earlier than previously thought’Study finds drinking alcohol then napping on flights could be bad for your heartWhy you might struggle to read your dog’s facial expressions.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research suggests that a new male birth control gel ‘takes effect sooner than other similar male contraceptives’. Does toad-licking have health benefits? The Standard’s Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, discusses the first participant dosed in a study of ‘toad’ psychedelic compound effects on the human brain. Ticketmaster is investigating a hack which could affect 560 million users.Also in this episode:Blood test can predict if breast cancer will return years before relapseChina lands Chang'e-6 spacecraft on far side of moon in mission to bring back samples for first timeMrBeast overtakes T-Series for most YouTube subscribersElectric spoon that makes food taste saltier goes on sale in JapanFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imran Ahmed, chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate explains how easy they found it to generate deepfake audio with AI tools. Google defends AI search results after bizarre suggestions went viral. James Webb Space Telescope detects the most distant known galaxy. Also in this episode:'World's largest botnet' taken down as alleged Chinese mastermind arrestedFootage shows lava rivers after Iceland volcano eruptionSupermarket to use laser etchings on avocados instead of stickersOctopus caught on camera changing its colour at North Wales beach. Check it out on our YouTube channel here. Are AI-generated emojis coming to iOS 18?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard’s Vicky Jessop discusses why just 5% of women become professional gamers. New dinosaur species found in Zimbabwe identified by NHM expert. Plus - possibly the strangest Guinness World Record you’ve heard of… Also in this episode:AI could be used to detect heart failure riskScientists develop antibiotic that spares healthy gut bacteriaStudy: More than 90% of UK public have encountered misinformation onlineShetland spaceport counting down to first launch after official openingFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cut marks on a skull reveal ancient tumour examination. Earthcare: Probe designed to study how clouds affect Earth’s climate launched into space. US billionaire plans to take submersible to wreck of Titanic. Feeding babies peanuts protects from allergy into adolescence. Also in this episode:Bjoern Frommknecht, mission manager of EarthCARE explains the cloud-exploring satelliteAction needed to protect election from AI disinformation, study saysStudy: One in five professional footballers using snus or tobacco-free nicotine pouchesAI enlisted in the hunt for female partner for lonely ancient plantFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expert reveals why he believes Labour is out-classing the Tories on TikTok. Google set to manually remove weird AI answers in search. Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6 billion to fund its race against ChatGPT. Report: next government should consider banning phones for under-16s. Also in this episode:Chris Stokel-Walker, author of TikTok Boom: The Inside Story of the World’s Favourite App explains his thoughts on the political parties' TikTok campaignsNorth Korea’s attempted spy satellite launch fails with explosionAI regulators in UK are ‘under-resourced’, warns science committee chairCalifornia launching pilot program to charge drivers for miles drivenYouTube Music will let you search by humming into your Android phoneFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK scientists have discovered a new planet that could potentially support human life and it’s just 40 light-years away. Prehistoric 'Dune' worm found in a quarry was a predator that hunted millions of years before the dinosaurs. We speak to the lead author, Dr Richie Howard, Curator of Fossil Arthropods at the Natural History Museum.Also in this episode:We speak to scientists who have successfully used drones to validate walrus counts alongside satellite images from spaceAtlantic to get 'extraordinary' hurricane season.People with commonly autocorrected names fight back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ESA’s Euclid telescope reveals the largest images of the universe ever taken from space. We speak to Dr Jesper Skottfelt, a research fellow at the Open University’s centre for Electronic Imaging, about their VIS technology that helped take these incredible pictures.Also in this episode:An early warning space weather satellite named Vigil is coming to the UKWhy BT has been fined almost £3 million over failures affecting EE & PlusNet customersMicrosoft’s AI feature is being investigated by UK watchdog over screenshotsScientists reveal shocking findings about the Sun’s magnetic fieldWhy the internet is ‘disappearing’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple releases an urgent iOS 17.5.1 security update after some reports of a bug causing deleted iPhone and iPad photos to resurrect themselves. Infected blood scandal victims ‘could each receive £2m+’. Firing up UK’s spaceport rocket. Nasa’s optimistic two-month plasma rocket to Mars.Also in this episode:Risk of type 2 diabetes in under-40sDigital landline swap delayed over fears for vulnerableInternational AI safety plan Attenborough’s childhood inspiration becomes nature reserves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI announces “pause” on a ChatGPT voice avatar after it drew comparisons Scarlett Johansson’s speaking style - and Hollywood actress called in the lawyers. Legal and policy challenges for AI Seoul Summit, with Eleanor Shearer, senior research fellow at London’s Common Wealth think tank. Infected blood scandal: police examine manslaughter charges. Also in this episode:Microplastics found in ‘every study testicle’New (but fading) chance to see Northern LightsTech firms ‘failing on pre-election misinformation’Cob-erating theatre...tiny robot’s corn-sized surgery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publication of public inquiry’s verdict into ‘worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS’ that led to deaths of more than 3,000 people. UK summer alert for Asian hornets. Preserving breast tissue aids cancer research. Also in this episode:iDo...the robot ‘AI dating concierge’Odyssey for cross of polar explorer ShackletonFlavour science behind mac & cheese ice cream Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evgeny Lebedev talks to stoicism expert Professor Bill Irvine, whose books detail the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation.To hear the whole interview and listen to previous episodes search Brave New World Evening Standard on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning issued over council house scam on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat which has seen victims hand over thousands of pounds to secure social housing that doesn’t exist.Findings suggest ‘global life expectancy to increase by nearly five years by 2050’.Study shows children who spend a lot of time on social media are 'more likely to vape’.Also in this episode:Archaeologist’s theory may have finally solved mystery of Egypt’s pyramidsReddit & OpenAI announce content dealGTA 6 long-awaited release date announced by RockstarFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to expect as the Ubisoft franchise heads to Japan - game journalist Vicky Jessop reveals what we know so far about the upcoming instalment. NHS approves ‘invaluable’ liver cancer cancer treatment. Apple launches eye-tracking tech for iPhone and iPad. Also in this episode:The new UK weapon designed to blast drones out of the skyWhy dinosaurs might be to thank for regulating body temperature Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is increasing its artificial intelligence offerings and even the world’s most popular search engine is getting an AI makeover.The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, discusses all the big announcements from the tech giant’s annual developer conference. We hear from Professor Ruth Travis from Oxford Population Health about their research that blood proteins ‘warn of cancer seven years before diagnosis’.Also in this episode:Bumble apologises for celibacy ads: ‘We made a mistake’The $1.4 billion Dream Chaser plane that will take humans to spaceScientists discover new species of giant jellyfishOlympics: Why parts of Paris will be off-limits without a QR codeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI rolls out the most advanced ChatGPT ever as rival Anthropic launches AI assistant Claude in the European Union.Study claims weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy ‘cuts risk of heart attack and stroke’.Another chance to see The Northern Lights in the UK? Scientists’ prediction as the Sun approaches ‘solar maximum’.Also in this episode:More than 20,000 people join search for new dementia treatmentsHunting may have helped humans become long-distance runnersMarvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An inquiry into traumatic childbirths has called for an overhaul of the UK's maternity and postnatal care.University of Cambridge’s Professor Henrik Salje discusses his research which suggests babies born from C-section ‘need two measles jabs for full protection’.Two professional skydivers successfully complete the world’s first wingsuit flight through London’s Tower Bridge. Also in this episode:Study finds internet use linked to higher wellbeingWales becomes first UK nation to join metaverse‘Source of sugar, not just amount, could impact weight in children’Why Great British insults are dying outFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Hugh Grant called it a “destruction of human experience”. Neuralink brain implant test suffers technical issues. TikTok set to introduce new tools to flag AI-generated content. Release year revealed for new Lord of the Rings movie. Also in this episode:Stanford engineers say they’ve produced a ‘leap forward’ for augmented realityTailored psychotherapy could improve the lives of patients with MNDRunning under a four-minute mile could be the key to a long and healthy lifeBattery fires from discarded electronics on the riseFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI research finds 505 hazardous chemicals formed from vaping. 18-month old girl has hearing restored in new gene therapy trial. Why AstraZeneca has withdrawn its Covid vaccine. Has China sent a secret robot to the moon? Also in this episode:Study: AI chatbots that simulate the dead risk digitally haunting the bereavedDeepMind’s AI can ‘predict how all of life’s molecules interact with each other’Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus, will the new pencil pro and magic keyboard make MacBooks redundant? OpenAI exec says today's ChatGPT will be 'laughably bad' in 12 months. The air-breathing spacecraft boosting Earth observation and communications. Also in this episode:Dr Mansur Tisaev from the University of Surrey describes their plans for low-orbit air-propelled spacecraftTech firms must ‘tame aggressive algorithms’ under Ofcom online safety rulesScientists discover Sperm whale 'phonetic alphabet'Researchers: chimps may be lifelong learners, just like humansThe Nokia 3210 is being reborn Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boeing's Starliner capsule launch called off two hours before launch due to valve issue. Nintendo announces a Switch 2 is in the works. Armed forces personnel's bank data compromised in Ministry of Defence hack. Can prehistoric DNA help modern-day crops cope with climate change? Also in this episode:Researchers say tourist influx turns Lake Windermere green World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computersInsurers warn about fake and manipulated images being used in claimsScientists say they have identified a new genetic form of Alzheimer’s diseaseFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has blasted off its Chang’e-6 robotic spacecraft bound for the moon’s dark side as part of a trio of missions aiming to get boots on the lunar surface. Nasa maps space weather 280 light-years away. Immunotherapy hope for cancer treatment after cell discovery. Apple examines 'iPhone alarm bug'. Puppy yoga banned over animal welfare fears.Also in this episode:Fitness life quality boost for middle-aged womenSwarm of GPS-powered giant robot beesWild orangutan ‘uses plant medicine to treat wound’Sprocket, is that you? Fraggle Rock-inspired dancing robo-dog  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A proposed law heralding self-driving cars on Britain’s roads received the green light in the House of Commons. WhatsApp lobbying ‘should be monitored like IRL’. World Passwords Day: importance of strong keys.Also in this episode:A-miaow-zon...cat mistakenly mailed in e-returns boxVegan diet ‘beneficial for bowel cancer’Illness and death study reveals gender divide Men ‘more likely to have health conditions leading to early death’Who's beaking, please? How parrots video call pals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major study will vet methods of screening men for prostate cancer for effectiveness in a bid to save thousands of lives each year. How ‘wall of death’ space workout keeps astronauts fit - with Alberto Minetti, professor of physiology at the University of Milan. Infected blood scandal compensation schedule agreed.Also in this episode:Perimenopausal women ‘more likely to suffer depression’Half of London children not getting exercise hour.Climate change UK spider influx warningWorld’s largest blue hole found Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Close-up images detailing the Milky May’s Horsehead Nebula have been captured by Nasa’s James Webb Space Telescope. Royal Brompton Hospital’s robotics-assisted trial to treat lung cancer with microwaves. Self-driving truck fleet ‘planned for end of 2024’. Lock up pupils’ smartphones all day, teachers urged.Also in this episode:Phoning Earth with 140-million-mile laser zap messagePoison pen...toxic chemicals hiding in Victorian booksUS Air Force $13bn ‘doomsday fleet’ to protect POTUSHealthy living ‘could add extra five years to life’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New cybersecurity laws come into power in UK banning some most easily-guessed password combinations. Deadly US tornadoes: latest. Pope’s plea to young: hang up smartphones and meet IRL. World’s largest salmon ‘had tusks’.Also in this episode:Ex-mountain biking world champion Reece Wilson on crash concussion riskBritish hypersonic missile ‘in service by 2030’This material stores greenhouse gasesLondon Zoo appeals for public’s memorabilia to join Darwin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work in the field and is now in its 10th edition. To listen to the whole interview, and hear previous episodes, search 'Brave New World' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trials begin for personalised injection designed to ‘stop cancer in its tracks’. Portsmouth archaeologists attempt to unravel fresh T-Rex secrets using ‘Trinity’ skeleton. Study finds Vitamin D alters gut bacteria to give better cancer immunity. The robot dog in the US that comes with a flamethrower… Also in this episode:DEFRA not testing UK cows for bird flu despite outbreak in USConservation efforts are boosting global biodiversityBrain study set to use Pink Floyd to understand music's impact on the mindFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A huge international report has found that England leads the world in under-age drinking - and that girls are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys in the UK. Shetland's SaxaVord Spaceport has been given a crucial safety licence.New ESA astronaut Rosemary Coogan from the UK is already undergoing training in microgravity. Also in this episode:Breast cancer survivors at significant risk of entirely new cancers – studyMeta shares sink after it reveals spending plansOver half of world’s population ‘could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases’Why your surname could be impacting your education & careerFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok's potential ban in the US is getting closer after the Senate passed the bill calling for its Chinese owner to sell up - and it’s now set to be signed by US President Joe Biden.Dr Thomas Woolley applied mathematician at Cardiff University, who specialises in mathematical biology, explains the new algorithm they’ve created which makes it easier to find bat roost locations.Voyager 1: NASA's longest-running spacecraft back in touch with Earth after five months of silence.Also in this episode:Hospital patients treated by women doctors are ‘less likely to die’Pink Moon 2024: What is it? And why you might not see what you expectStruggled with 'I am not a robot' captchas lately? Here’s why they’re getting harderFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gay dating app Grindr is being sued for allegedly sharing users' HIV status with third parties in the UK.Tinder adds a new 'Share My Date' safety feature to the world's most used dating app.Controversial PS5 game Stellar Blade will be 'completely uncensored'.Also in this episode:Russia designates Meta an extremist organisationTwo lifeforms merge into one organism for first time in a billion yearsCharity warns children as young as three groomed onlineCelebrity handbag designer Nancy Gonzalez jailed for wildlife smugglingThe fight to save handwriting from extinction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The company that’s cleaning up space junk in Earth’s orbit. UK Astronaut graduates ESA training. TikTok one step closer to US ban. Taylor Swift's new album streamed 300 million times in one day. Also in this episode:Astroscale MD Nick Shave on their mission to clean up spaceUK Space Agency’s Libby Jackson talks astronaut trainingStudy: seeing yourself on video calls leads to mental fatigueWet wipes containing plastic set to be banned in the UKThe world’s first fully AI-generated film is being trolled onlineFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The woolly mammoth is close to making a return, and it's sooner than you think... In this special episode of Tech & Science daily, we explore how US biotech company Colossal Biosciences is planning to use advanced DNA gene editing technology to 'de-extinct' the woolly mammoth, and other extinct species this decade. CEO of Colossal Biosciences Ben Lamm discusses their mission, and the key conservation work that underpins it. Plus, Colossal's chief scientific officer Beth Shapiro explains some of the technical science behind gene editing, and extracting ancient DNA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.