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LabHost site taken down after scamming 70,000 Brits. Palaeontologists unearth potential ‘largest known marine reptile’. Boston Dynamics tease Atlas humanoid robot. Drake releases new song…but is it actually AI? Also in this episode:Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without global warmingAI chatbot ‘could be better at assessing eye problems than medics’TUC calls for AI to be regulated in the workplaceFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humanoid robot ‘Ameca’ built by Engineered Arts Ltd sold to Heriot-Watt University’s National Robotarium. Carnage at Dubai Airport as UAE sees heaviest rainfall in 75 years. Scientist reveals queen bees can survive underwater for up to a week. Social media flooded with fake videos and images hours after Iran's attack on Israel. Also in this episode:University of Guelph’s Dr Sabrina Rondeau explains Queen Bees’ resilience to flooding£14,000 being lost to investment scams on average, says BarclaysMeta's Nick Clegg makes pitch for virtual reality in the classroomMotorola is bringing back the wooden phone Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Verge reports developers have been asked to make their games ready for the new console. Creating ‘deepfake’ sexual images set to be criminal offence in the UK. Why Fallout London has been delayed indefinitely. Did the Moon influence the design of Stonehenge? Also in this episode:Secrets of the Winchcombe meteorite’s brutal space journey revealedThwaites Glacier analysis reveals how it might react to global warmingPressure to lose weight as a teenager can have ‘long-lasting effects’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Veronika Kedlian explains the two muscle mechanisms that fight against the ageing process. Google announces new AI-powered Vids app. Nasa asked to help in search for Loch Ness Monster. The Instagram rats that have learned how to drive. Also in this episode:Dr Kedlian explains Wellcome Sanger Institute research on musclesBrightest-ever cosmic explosion was ’caused by collapse of a massive star’Google’s Pixel 9 may get an Apple-like satellite SOS featureWatch: Instagrammer teaches pet rats how to driveMcDonald’s launches 'smell the billboard’ marketing campaignFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview edition of our Brave New World series, Evgeny meets Wim Hof to learn more about the Dutch athlete’s ‘Method’; a combination of breathing and cold-water immersion that he claims can have health and psychological benefits. Rita Ora also joins the show and talks about her own experience using Wim’s techniques as part of her wellness routines.To hear the whole show, and listen to previous episodes, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evening Standard gaming writer Vicky Jessop on Baldur’s Gate 3’s success at the 20th Bafta Games Awards in London, plus UK win for puzzle title Viewfinder. Microsoft to open major London AI hub. When’s the best time of day to exercise? Child-size AI robot car to soothe young patients' hospital stress.Also in this episode:Cheek swab to monitor rare genetic heart conditionEngland measles outbreak: latestMPs urge Government strategy to combat TikTok misinformationPompeii archaeologists find awesome Helen of Troy fresco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood is urging Meta to reverse its controversial WhatsApp age access reduction in Europe - amid growing concerns fears about harm to young minds and stranger danger. The ‘sleep gap’ - women more prone to insomnia than men, study finds. Sonar imaging reveals Baltimore bridge collapse devastation.Also in this episode:WikiLeaks: Biden US ‘considering’ dropping Assange prosecutionBafta Games Awards: Baldur’s Gate 3 and Spider-Man 2 lead nomsGetting enough fibre? Roughage boosts over-60s’ brainsRobots are coming...to host on television. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tributes to Professor Peter Higgs, the Nobel Prize-winning “truly gifted scientist” behind the concept of the Higgs boson subatomic particle - known as the ‘God particle’, who has died aged 94. Cass review: NHS to “pause” child gender treatment. Oxford University’s Dr Ophélie Lebrasseur on research revealing hunter-gatherers’ domestication of extinct fox. ‘Double matched’ blood to stop kidney transplant rejection.Also in this episode:Dyson’s augmented reality vacuum cleaningCould swapping red meat for anchovies save 750,000 humans?AI ‘social order collapse’ warning...and sentienceNasa’s moon car to boost lunar ice hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok looks to be working on a photo-sharing app to rival Instagram as users receive alerts about a new platform called Notes. Solar eclipse heralds unusual way for couples to tie knot. Young cancer cases link to cell ageing. ‘Hottest March’ marks 10 months of scorchers. Also in this episode:Wider cars leave drivers struggling to squeeze outUK ‘vulnerable to misinformation & deepfakes’Touch ‘soothes pain and depression’Falling ISS chunk smashes into family home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much of North America’s set to be plunged into darkness as a total solar eclipse looms over continent for four-and-a-half minutes. Cern’s ‘Big Bang machine’ closer to birth of universe. Double amputee walks again with pioneering bone implants. Why did EV sales slump?Also in this episode:Vet firm CVS hit by UK cyberattackNHS one-hour hepatitis C test ‘bid to eliminate virus’Give sunbeds cancer warnings like cigarettes, says charityWill Tesla’s automated taxis finally launch this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny Lebedev talks to Jonathan Haidt. Together they look at the impact of tech and social media on the child and adolescent brain. Jonathan's new book, 'The Anxious Generation' is available now. To hear the whole interview, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard’s Vicky Jessop discusses all the expected highlights from London Games Festival 2024 - including the Bafta Games Awards. The first ever US Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, will finally go to space at 90 years old.There’s a solar eclipse happening next week and forecasters say it will be partially visible from parts of the UK.Also in this episode:Study suggests prostate cancer cases are set to double worldwide between 2020 & 2040Quest to power homes with solar panels in space passes major milestoneSamsung: Tech giant sees profits jump by more than 900%Brace yourselves, Disney+ will crack down on password sharing from JuneFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard's Business and Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, tries out a new chip which can be embedded in your fingernail. Google 'considers charging' for premium search results powered by artificial intelligence.Moon to get its own time zone by NASA but it won't be straightforward to create.Also in this episode:Nationwide blood test trials hope to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis rateScientists identify gene variants ‘which increase risk of obesity by six times’Airport security liquid rule change delayed again as scanners aren’t readyLara Croft from Tomb Raider named ‘most iconic video game character of all time’ in Bafta pollFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in a quarter of a century has killed at least seven people and injured over 700. Study finds vaping causes substantial increase in risk of heart failure.Dr Thomas O'Shea-Wheller from the Environment and Sustainability Institute at the University of Exeter explains how his team developed VespAI - which uses artificial intelligence to detect invasive Asian hornets. Also in this episode:Tesla suffers sales slump in 'unmitigated disaster' for billionaireBillie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' music AIGalaxies become more chaotic as they ageWomen with a lower heart rate could be more likely to commit crimesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands with Type 1 diabetes in England are to receive an 'artificial pancreas' in a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS.TikTok launches a new feed dedicated to STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics -  to engage young people in the fields. Google set to delete billions of records from Incognito tracking.Also in this episode:Truth Social: Trump's DJT stock plummets a week after going publicStudy aims to break link between brain injury and depressionPolice to search deleted social media of woman accused of mushroom poisoning deathsProtein found in water bears is shown to slow down human ageingWhy scientists say seagulls deserve more creditFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cambridge researchers find chatbot uses repetition and overuse of “however”. TikTok’s plans to crackdown on misinformation around elections. How human-driven climate change has slightly slowed the Earth's rotation. Elon Musk’s free X Premium offer. Also in this episode:New image shows magnetic fields at edge of Milky Way’s central black hole‘Game-changer’ test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptomsCan outdoor swimming reduce symptoms of depression?Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breathFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IPPR think tank predicts the worst and best-case scenario as AI takes over. Samsung S23 series to get new AI tools. Dubious eco-friendly toilet roll claims exposed by Which?. Also in this episode:Exercising twice a week or more ‘significantly reduces risk of insomniaUber Eats driver wins payout over discriminatory facial recognition checksDiabetes and alcohol ‘among most harmful controllable dementia risk factors’How scientists are using AI to make beer taste even betterFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK structural engineer says Francis Scott Key Bridge potentially had insufficient protective structures. Florida bans children under 14 from social media. Dowden guarantees UK elections will be safe from Chinese cyber attacks. OpenAI releases short films made entirely with Sora. Also in this episode:Bridge designer Ian Firth discusses the Baltimore Bridge collapseTougher action needed to combat copycat banking websites, says Which?Statins could help fight gum disease, study suggestsThe tiniest ‘starquake’ ever detectedMeet barbie pig and friends: never before seen life from the deep seaFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Government accuses China of cyberattack on Electoral Commission. Baldur’s Gate 3 developer scraps DLC & sequel. Parents "coming to regard online harassment of girls as normal”. UK government taken to court for allowing overfishing. Also in this episode:Charles Clover, co-founder of the Blue Marine Foundation explains overfishingScientists: Alcohol intake app Drink Less could cut down unhealthy drinkingSmart probe for oesophageal cancer diagnosis begins human trials‘Winners and losers’ as global warming forces plants uphillThe liquid-lens sunglasses that transform into reading glasses.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple is facing a US government lawsuit accusing the tech giant of creating an illegal monopoly that stifles competition for the iPhone. University of Birmingham PhD student Farzaneh Goli on leading a study examining how to improve robots' disassembly skills. ‘Milestone’ of man’s GM pig kidney transplant op.Also in this episode:London scientists developing lung cancer vaccineWorld’s first anti-AI rules signed by 193 UN nationsModern chemicals found in Roman & Vikings gravesScrap car touchscreens for buttons, urge drivers  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has unveiled a clip showing a paraplegic man apparently using the company’s brain chip technology to play computer chess. World’s largest dolphin fossil found in Peruvian Amazon. AI tool ‘predicts future health conditions’. World War II museum deploys AI lets visitors ‘talk to real veterans’.Also in this episode:Smoking ‘may increase belly fat’Climate change link to soaring Easter egg costsSocial media ‘fuelling Gen Z early mid-life crisis’Facebook reprises ‘poke’ button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain’s data watchdog is investigating after reports of unauthorised attempts to access medical records of the Princess of Wales at a private London hospital. Battle to remove WW2 warship’s toxic waste. ‘Ingredient of life’ found in Nasa’s Bennu asteroid. HIV cure hopes with gene-editing ‘scissors’.Also in this episode:Women ‘not comfortable’ sharing political opinions onlineGregg’s ‘hit by IT payment issues’Archive of 12,000-year-old human brainsSalt ant vinegar...insect-flavour crisps?Also check out: Tech & Science Daily: The Nobel Prize winner editing our DNA | IWD ‘22https://www.standard.co.uk/news/tech/international-womans-day-dna-editing-science-jennifer-doudna-b986516.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube star MrBeast has signed a deal with Amazon for a reality game show featuring 1,000 contestants reportedly competing for $5 million. ‘Devil comet’ makes first appearance since 1950s. Samba drumming workshops to ease Parkinson’s symptoms.Also in this episode:China’s Huawei leads European patent filingsWhen is Earth Hour 2024 and how can you get involved?Rise of BA's robot baggage handlersHow fridge magnets trigger holiday memories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ChatGPT has been installed inside a humanoid robot to offer a glimpse of humanity’s future living alongside the machines. ‘Bleeding’ 3D-printed heart trains transplant surgeons. Britain’s ‘flying taxis by 2030’. Iceland volcano erupts fountains of lava.Also in this episode:Dine on ‘edge of space’Blood test to detect heart failure death riskClimate security war game ‘to inform military planning’World’s biggest blueberry size of ping-pong ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TikTok chief executive, Shou zi Chew, has appealed directly to US users to oppose the potential ban of the platform in America.  SpaceX loses Starship, the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever made.McDonald’s hit by huge global outage leaving people unable to order.Also in this episode:Nothing Phone 2a: iPhone challenger breaks record Giant volcano spanning 280 miles discovered on MarsOfcom says encountering violent online content starts at primary school National Audit Office: Whitehall lacks the skills to implement AIIs the Silent Hill 2 remake coming out in May?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor of developmental psychology at the University of Bristol, Bruce Hood, reveals the secrets to happiness, but explains why it does take work. US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide - as platform’s CEO says the move would 'take billions of dollars out of the pockets of creators'.SpaceX to fire up world’s biggest rocket in huge test of Mars ambitions.Also in this episode:Menopause ‘may explain why some female whales live decades longer than others’Scientists warn more research needed on effects of Wim Hof MethodWildlife trust plans a rebrand for slugs and snailsThe absolute worst time of day according to scienceFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google restricts its AI chatbot Gemini’s election-related answers in an attempt to combat the spreading of defamation. Cheetahs’ unrivalled speed may be explained by their ‘sweet spot’ size. David Labonte, senior lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London and lead author of the study explains why. Plus, we hear from Nadège Aoki, one of the scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the US, who are using underwater speakers to help restore degraded coral reefs.Also in this episode:Japanese rocket explodes into dramatic fireball just seconds after liftoffGCHQ releases a puzzle to appeal to potential new recruits - can you solve it? Find out hereA Scottish dialect version of Wordle is scrapped after a legal threat from New York TimesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Airbnb is introducing a worldwide ban on security cameras inside rental properties from the end of next month. The highly controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been detained in Romania after an arrest warrant was issued by the UK.Experts call for action on medical devices prone to biases.Also in this episode:Bird flu virus found in king penguins as scientists fear global spreadWhy piercings have been around much longer than we thoughtShells from Captain Cook’s third - and final - voyage ‘lost for 40 years’ saved from skipUS man gets parasitic worm in brain ‘likely from eating undercooked bacon’Grand Theft Hamlet: A documentary about the strangest Shakespeare adaptation of all timeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement after the controversy over an official image of her and her children that was released on Mother's Day.Oscars 2024: The technology big winners. Scientists look for signs of alien technology in a mysterious perfectly synchronised solar system.Also in this episode:Italians forced to cut back on Mediterranean cooking staple olive oil as prices skyrocketStaff at Alan Turing Institute speak out after four men given top rolesNHS campaign warns of 'silent killer' of high blood pressure Scientists find way to make gold from electronic wasteSea of Thieves is the most preordered game on PlayStation Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police convoy escorts rogue EV after 35-minute malfunction. Expert explains how space researchers plan to look for water-ice on Mars. Joe Biden wants to “ban AI voice impersonation.” Concerns about ‘mass die-offs’ of farmed salmon. Also in this episode:The Open University's Dr Konstantin Stefanov describes their mission to find water-ice on MarsReport warns Generative AI could ‘supercharge’ climate disinformationChildren of obese parents ‘six times more likely also to be obese in middle age’Expert reveals how to understand your dog’s woofs and whinesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Colossal Biosciences about their Jurassic Park-style woolly mammoth de-extinction mission which has passed a technical milestone. Genetic brain ‘switch’ identified that can control anxiety. Space-tourists warned about cosmic radiation exposure. World's oceans reach record temperature. Also in this episode:Colossal's Eriona Hysolli and Professor George Church explain their stem cell breakthroughSpace weather expert Chris Rees on why more warnings are needed about cosmic radiationPolice to send drones as first responders to emergenciesScientists: February 2024 was warmest on record globallyBumblebees ‘teach others to solve puzzles that are too complex to learn alone’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts: a healthy diet can’t compensate for chronic sleep deprivation. ‘Technical issue’ blamed for Facebook & Instagram outage. Bafta games awards judge explains players choice shortlist. Arctic could see ‘ice-free’ days in next few years. Also in this episode:Bafta games awards judge & Evening Standard journalist Vicky Jessop on the six games shortlisted for the players choice prizeWalking lowers early death risk even if rest of day spent sitting downExperts: Menopause is not a diseaseThe electric muscle era is here: Dodge launches Charger Daytona EVFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple’s set to appeal the decision of the European Commission. ‘Mini organs’ grown from stem cells taken in late pregnancy. MacBook Air gets M3 chip upgrade. MrBeast’s message to creators: slow down! Also in this episode:Professor Mattia Gerli from University College London explains the purpose of growing mini organsSweetened drinks linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeatNothing officially unveils Phone 2(a) smartphoneYouTuber creates portable versions of the Nintendo WiiFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gut bacteria analysis shows improved protection for lockdown newborns. Nintendo Switch 2: New console could arrive in March 2025. Microsoft-backed startup launches free AI chatbot. Killer whale versus great white shark caught on camera. Also in this episode:New US-Russian crew heads to space stationMIT tests show high-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion powerSpotify accuses Apple of scare tactics over new EU competition rulesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt, psychologist Bill Richards returns to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A train operator in China claims to have reached 387mph, a record top speed for railways - and there’s plans for the ‘T-Flight’ to go faster than a plane on a hyperloop track. The uncomplicated, analogue world of Paddington Bear is being catapulted into the digital realm with a new “immersive experience” in London. Could Nasa’s toppled moon lander Odysseus rise from dead?Also in this episode:More than a billion people ‘now obese’Going to the (ch)Apple...groom wears Vision Pro Patients sick from bad housing & pollution, say doctorsThousands of moulting seals flop onto English beach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellite into orbit, highlighting increasingly close Moscow and Tehran cooperation. One dead, thousands without power in massive Texas wildfires. Hear haunting ‘banging’ sounds from doomed Titan sub hunt. Power of e-bikes ‘could double legally’.Also in this episode:World’s longest-lasting smartphone batteryCovid link to brain function problemsWhy humans lost our tails 25m years agoAstronomers link water and planets’ birth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parents were left furious after a Willy Wonka-themed ‘experience’ in Glasgow used artificial intelligence software to generate a magical world on-screen, which IRL was a damp squib. AI duel: Standard SEO editor Dan Cody challenges rival chatbots. The $118m photo set: Odysseus moon lander’s death throes.Also in this episode:PlayStation to shut down London Studio with 900 job cutsHome Office probe over ‘bad phone data used as evidence’Crack down urged on prisoners’ TikTok tauntsHand-sized drone probes wrecked Fukushima nuclear reactorLargest ancient crab fossil unearthed in New Zealand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University College London research finds Britain’s fallen behind on cancer survival amid claims “systemic ageism” means older patients may not receive lifesaving treatment. Control your phone with eyes & AI. Laptop’s transparent screen becomes augmented reality. Musk’s Cybertruck vs thief.Also in this episode:Mystery galaxy ‘like Milky Way’Gut bacteria ‘link to inherited blindness’Butterflies’ disguise to stop being eatenInfluencers in frame over sand dunes dig stunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily podcast hears from Matthew Cosby, of Cornwall-based Goonhilly Earth Station, which is helping the toppled spacecraft beam data back to Earth - can the mission be saved? Privacy fears over satellite that can ‘zoom on anyone’s face from space’ First off-the-shelf AI-powered humanoid ‘Bezos bot’. Over 100 deep-sea species found three miles down.Also in this episode:New way to squeeze apples ‘may boost health benefits’MuskMail me...would you sign up to new X email?I’m your mint...George Michael’s new coin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Intuitive Machines makes history with successful lunar south pole landing. Nasa’s final push to communicate with Voyager 1. The 240-million-year-old reptile likened to a Chinese dragon. How snakes hit the evolutionary jackpot. In this episode:Linda Spilker from Nasa's Jet Propulsion Lab explains efforts to communicate with Voyager 1Underlying cause of long COVID brain fog discovered by scientistsBarriers against Antarctic ice melt disappearing at the double Scientists discover how bacteria pair up to boost their defence systemFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A spacecraft is aiming to make history tonight by becoming the first private mission to land intact on the lunar surface - and be the first US Moon landing in 50 years since Apollo 17.We’ve got all the big announcements from Nintendo Direct February 2024.The five apps Android users are being told to delete immediately. Also in this episode:Alopecia: First ever treatment approved for NHS use marks 'monumental day’Study finds ADHD may have emerged in humans as an evolutionary advantageA dead satellite has crashed half a world away from where it should have landedScientists discover secret to how baleen whales sing underwaterChatGPT has a meltdown Your chance to travel to space by balloonFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A test launch of the UK’s Trident nuclear missile has ended in failure for the second time in a row. We hear from one of the University of East London scientists behind a heart disease breakthrough - where they’ve grown a 'heart in a dish' using stem cells. Nasa seeks US volunteers for a paid one-year ‘mission to Mars’.Also in this episode:WikiLeaks: Julian Assange’s wife addresses crowds outside the Royal Court of Justice Elon Musk says human implanted with Neuralink brain chip 'can control computer mouse just by thinking'Biggest snake species in the world discovered in Amazon rainforestStudy suggests red light can reduce blood glucose levelsWhy using emojis or GIFs can help when delivering bad news at workFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists have discovered the possible location of a ninth planet in our Solar System.Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth due to hit our atmosphere on Wednesday morning.Freak winds in the Atlantic jet stream push commercial planes to supersonic speeds.Also in this episode:Study finds herpes infection may double dementia risk in older adultsScientists puzzled by birds scoring as high as primates in cognitive testsResearch shows women benefit more from regular exercise than men Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase announced for tomorrowNotorious cybercrime gang Lockbit disrupted by NCA, FBI and international coalitionResearch finds Brits have over 500 words for being drunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools.New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities.Reports that EU ‘poised to fine Apple about 500 million euros’.Also in this episode:Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countrysideTiny lab-made proteins ‘hold great promise’ to treat Alzheimer’sMushroom sprouting from live frog in India leaves scientists stunnedSacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-offNintendo shares slide on reports of delayed Switch successor releaseFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this preview episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression.To hear the whole interview, including additional interviews with pioneers Robin Carhart-Harris and Amanda Feilding, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The company behind ChatGPT reveals convincing AI-generated footage. Why Apple fans are already returning their Vision Pros. Could ultrasound waves help boost fertility? How VR is being used to teach kids about ocean health. In this episode:Freddie Watson from the Blue Marine Foundation explains VR climate lessons for school childrenDr Mark R. Miller from the University of Edinburgh explains the use-cases for graphene after a study found it is not dangerous to human healthResearchers hail success of new treatment for hard-to-treat cancerSoil microbes may hold the secret to a better-tasting cup of teaRemains of ancient reptile found in Italian alps are mostly fakeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moon lander launches successfully on Space X Falcon 9 - but what will it do when it lands? Why scientists have grown beef inside rice. Sadiq Khan: deepfake audio clips nearly caused ‘serious disorder’. Sony: No PS5 price cuts or major game sequels any time soon. Also in this episode:OpenAI says GPT-5 is a ‘little bit smarter’Robot surgeon in space performs first simulated procedureWhy grey squirrels outcompete red rivalsWhy women interpret emojis differently to menFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.