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Reports suggest influencers could be paid £5,000 for their posts. How close are we to getting solar-panel windows? Joe Biden makes his TikTok debut. What’s next for the 1,700-year-old egg discovered intact? Also in this episode:Martin Deil, CEO of ClearVue Technologies explains the tech behind solar-windowsArchaeologist Brett Thorn explains more about the ancient Roman eggIntuitive Machines’ private Moon mission delayed due to fuel issuesApes like to playfully tease each other, scientists findSocial media helping young people read ‘proper’ books, says Waterstones chiefFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists discover 11 key proteins for predicting the degenerative condition. New NASA spacesuit passes microgravity test. Amazon Prime’s new paywall to access Dolby Vision and Atmos. The secrets of gold discovered in ‘ground-breaking’ experiments. Also in this episode:Professor Jianfeng Feng from Warwick University explains Dementia blood testWorld’s migratory species under threat - UN reportPlant-based diet ‘linked to better sexual health in men with prostate cancer’Researchers urged to take advantage of Horizon schemeScientists discover ancient egg dating back 1,700 years still has liquid insideFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minions, AI-generated images, and tools for the partially sighted revealed during the ads. Chinese scientists unveil AI child ‘TongTong’. Will water company bosses get their bonuses stopped over sewage spills? How TikTok is going all QVC. Also in this episode:Second US company prepares to make Moon history after Peregrine’s failed missionGoogle Bard becomes Gemini in AI-brand changeVast personal library of Charles Darwin uncovered for the first timeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily podcast is joined from Chile by Darwin200 director Stewart McPherson to discuss whale conservation, drone tracking and health of the oceans. Lightning when volcanoes erupt ‘sparked life on Earth’. Disney unveils a virtual moving floor under development.Also in this episode:Record ‘worst year’ for cancer diagnosisSupernova link to star dust creationFour-legged robot as guide dog for blind people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A UCL study finds drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Volcano on Iceland’s southwestern peninsula erupts for the second time this year. Disney/Fortnite plan ‘games universe’. Longest-living heart transplant patient breaks record.Also in this episode:How to (safely) watch total solar eclipseJanuary was ‘hottest ever’What would AI do in nuclear apocalypse?Government ‘should hire fraud experts after Covid cons’Penguins peer as Royal Navy picks up Antarctic waste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solar blast causes sends a massive plume of energised particles through space at nearly a million miles per hour to trigger communications blackouts in Australia and South Asia. ‘Ancient ocean world’ origin of Nasa’s Bennu asteroid. Alert labels for AI pics on Facebook & Instagram. Child emergency mental health calls rise by 53 per cent.Also in this episode:Why have shark attacks doubled?Sloth e-dating success as zoo welcomes babyKing Charles’ cancer: how scans reveal unexpected problemsDon’t wear Apple’s VR headsets while driving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A £17 billion successor to the Large Hadron Collider is being planned by Cern scientists to continue the work of the world’s largest particle accelerator. A 168 million-year-old pterosaur has been found in Scotland.Also in this episode:‘Hackers-for-hire’ targeted by UK cyber-spiesLow-tech, high stamina: 102-year-old RAF pilot’s Spitfire flightYandex: ‘Russia’s Google’ quits over Ukraine war rowStudents’ AI deciphers Herculaneum scroll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twin-engine drones are being tested by the British Antarctic Survey to carry out research into global warming and marine ecosystems. Heightened avalanche risk from skiers & snowmobile adventurers. Obesity & rooting teeth alert for child health decline.Also in this episode:Mercury looks like ‘disco ball’ in new Nasa picsSponge test for oesophageal cancer diagnosis‘Magnetic anomaly’ found under New Zealand lakeNuke test ‘chemically fingerprints’ gin to beat fraud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock.This is a preview of our Brave New World series. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything we know so far about the Clapham alkali attack, and St John Ambulance explains what to do if you ever witness, or are the victim of, a chemical attack.A study suggests a malaria vaccine is highly effective in young children.The secret to why some dogs live longer than others.Also in this episode:Amazon and Meta stocks surge after results, while Apple dropsClimate campaigner Greta Thunberg speaks out about her trial Bedbugs scare at government office building The most romantic love songs ranked, according to Spotify playlists Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first PlayStation State of Play event of 2024 has taken place and we’ve got all the details. Some of the big announcements include; Until Dawn, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Death Stranding 2, and the latest instalment of the Silent Hill franchise.We speak to Professor Oliver Lemon from the National Robotarium about the AI robots designed to assist the elderly in hospitals passing the testing phase with patients. Why Harry Styles, Adele and Taylor Swift’s music could disappear from TikTok.Also in this episode:Nasa says a potentially hazardous asteroid is heading towards EarthInternational expert panel for AI Safety report unveiledPoll shows more than half of students used generative AI to help prepare assessmentsThe smelly cheeses facing extinctionFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Delaware judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot keep a $55 billion Tesla pay package.UK musicians offered protections over royalties in a new streaming code of practice. Researchers reveal why insects are attracted to lights.Also in this episode:New ‘hell chicken’ species upends understanding of dinosaur extinctionDaily servings of this popular Korean food may lower obesity risk in menMicrosoft quarterly gaming revenue up 49% following Activision purchaseHow a bloody Mary can help fight off food poisoningSome of the 118 new emojis coming to iOS 17.4Sesame Street’s Elmo is inundated with feelings of existential dread onlineFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk says that the first human patient to receive a brain chip from his company Neuralink is recovering well.Scientists say the Moon is actively shrinking and crumbling.First evidence of Alzheimer’s being transmitted between humans in medical procedures is found. Also in this episode:Study finds link between having a dog and girls’ physical activity‘Ancient lake’ discovered on Mars by Nasa’s Perseverance roverNew JWST images reveal galaxies in detail so stunning it’s ‘mind-blowing even for researchers’England's hedges would go around Earth ten timesMerger between Amazon and Roomba maker iRobot collapsesThe first pet-only musician to get a multi-million-dollar record dealFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has announced that disposable vapes are to be banned in the UK to protect children's health. Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission.X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of her go viral.Also in this episode:The Sahara dust cloud heading to the UKWhy playing music could give you a sharper brain in older age World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami but there are concerns over its methane emissions This year’s solar eclipse set to block the sun out for over 30 million peopleGerman company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland IslandsWhy rats love selfies tooFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Faithful’s dilemma: why some facial features make you look more trustworthy. The brain cancer blood test that could speed up diagnosis and treatment. Apple begrudgingly accepts EU ruling on third party app stores. Also in this episode:Ingenuity helicopter's Mars mission is overThe new weight-loss injection approved for the UKInstagram’s ‘Flipside’ feature lets users create private profileAstronomers spot ‘old smokers’ among hidden starsSwapping shells for bottle caps: how Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbishFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Streaming platform nets 13 million subscribers in the final three months of 2023. NSPCC warning: young people calling Childline about AI deep fakes for the first time. Meat versus plants: what did our ancestors really eat more of? Also in this episode:NSPCC CEO Sir Peter Wanless calls for better child protection ‘built in’ to AI modelsOxford Vaccine Group director says UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threatsTreatments that improve mood could help those with Crohn’s and colitisStudy: Cold water swimming could be beneficial for menopause symptomsWorld's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

White House confirms Joe Biden did not record ‘robocall’ message. Amazon fined in France for ‘excessive’ surveillance of workers. 11-year-old boy hears for the first time thanks to gene therapy. New planets discovered which could sustain life. Also in this episode:‘Drip pricing’ set to be banned as part of online shopping reformsDoomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnightNintendo sets date to shut down online play for 3DS and Wii U New emperor penguin colonies found by satelliteFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study shows even a few energy drinks a week can impact your sleep. New hope for quicker, less invasive Alzheimer’s blood test. How to make your own music with TikTok. Why MrBeast is dishing out $200,000+ to his followers. Also in this episode:Alzheimer Society’s Dr Richard Oakley on benefits of new blood test for diagnosisScientists to reveal if Doomsday clock is closer to midnightLawmakers say EU is set to allow draconian use of facial recognition techPokémon parody Palworld hit with bugsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester to Dublin flight diverted to Paris as winds hit 99mph. DPD AI chatbot swears at customer and calls company ‘worst delivery firm’. Met Office CO2 warning over 1.5C target. Are Google searches getting worse? Also in this episode:WhatsApp set to offer Airdrop alternativeUK scientists helping roll out world’s first routine malaria vaccine programmeJapan switches off its moon lander… but could it come back to life?Surgeons develop 3D-printed liver models to plan complex cancer surgeryFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previewing our Brave New World series, in which Evgeny Lebedev delves deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture. Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking and psychedelics like never before. For the full version of this interview search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider.Our first episode features Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palaeontologists have discovered a new prehistoric cat species that roamed Spain about 15.5 million years ago. Mysterious object spotted in Milky Way. Countdown to Japan's ‘moon sniper’ lunar craft landing. Submersible scientists discover four new octopus species.Also in this episode:‘Deep flaws’ in generative artificial intelligence, says OpenAI boss Altman.Did Covid kill people’s ‘happy hormones’?Google’s first vast £800 million UK data centre Doomsday Clock update - how close are warring humans to midnight? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose reveals how zero gravity effect was achieved on Earth for new I.S.S. blockbuster. London’s Science Museum hosts exhibition of 23 ornate British-made 18th Century clocks snapped up by Chinese emperors. Countdown to doomed Peregrine Moon lander’s burn-up. King Charles’s prostate trouble raises awareness of condition. Also in this episode:Apple’s pulls two blood-monitor smartwatches after patent case lossVirus-finding breakthrough heralds ‘faster pandemic reaction’.Why little dogs ‘outlive bigger canines’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nightmare for many owners of electric vehicles in America’s Midwest with batteries reported bricked in sub-zero big freeze. Circling battlefields of Ukraine at 34,000ft in France’s Nato spy plane. Period pain & menopause 2024 women's health priorities. Court tells Apple to offer new App Store pay choices.Also in this episode:Video gamers ‘risk permanent hearing loss and tinnitus’London ‘unprepared for climate change effect’China’s cloned rhesus monkey ‘alive for two years’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists led by the University of Nevada Las Vegas have been investigating a vast dinosaur-era volcanic superstructure beneath the Pacific Ocean. Dr Dan McQuillan, an expert in the social impact of artificial intelligence from Goldsmiths University of London, on the devastating consequences of combining of human bureaucracy and ‘opaque’ AI. Birth of universe in sight through ‘oldest black hole’. Also in this episode:The real Innerspace...nanobot army treats men’s tumoursChild measles epidemic warning as parents shun vaccineDiscover what’s inside Bennu asteroid capsuleAlert for autonomous robot lawnmowers ‘killing hedgehogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Monetary Fund’s warning artificial intelligence is set to hit 40 per cent of jobs worldwide. Nasa unveils ‘quiet’ 925mph X-59 supersonic plane. Tech tycoons lead road to ‘first trillionaire’, as inequalities worsen - Oxfam report. Record-breaking Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt’s gone even quicker over 100 metres - in a Formula E car. Also in this episode:Broken Peregrine moon lander ‘on Earth crash course’Cycle commute ‘boost to mental health’Gamers play more Fortnite than combined GTA & CoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how hologram communication is now possible with a new innovation being demonstrated at CES 2024. Plus, the robot writing service that can use artificial intelligence to write all those cards and personal notes you can’t be bothered to do. The discovery of a gargantuan ring structure ‘challenges our understanding of the universe’.A study suggests that a new dinosaur species may be the closest known relative of T. rex Also in this episode:AI says our fingerprints may not be uniqueeBay to pay $3m fine over employees who sent live spiders and cockroaches to couple's homeMet Office warns of disruptive snow in -10C freeze as Britain remains on flood alertHuge lost ancient city found in the AmazonGoogle Maps glitch tries to send multiple drivers down steps in EdinburghFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Justice Secretary says that Fujitsu may have to repay ‘fortune’ spent on the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal - as the inquiry resumes today.More from CES 2024: AI robotic masseuses, gym leggings that shock you into getting fit, instant ice cream in a can, and a robot barista that can make ‘the perfect cup of coffee’.Sony bets on Metaverse with a new mixed reality headset.Also in this episode:Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime VideoStudy finds watching others visibly dislike vegetables may make you dislike them tooHighly infectious form of bird flu confirmed for first time in Antarctic sealsScientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccineKew Gardens names mysterious plants and fungi new to scienceWhy sperm whales can take over an hour to decide on whether to turn Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tech reporter, Saqib Shah, reveals all the standout products so far from CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Highlights so far include; AI home robots, AI assistants and 3D monitors. Nasa delays Artemis Moon missions as it works to learn from test flights and waits for better technology to be developed. Scientists make a discovery which could alter our understanding of dark energy & the universe. We hear from Professor Mark Sullivan from the University of Southampton and one of the scientists involved in the Dark Energy Survey which uncovered the findings. Also in this episode:New DNA test ‘can detect 18 different types of early stage cancers’‘World's first pothole-preventing robot’ to be tested on roads in HertfordshireWeird & wonderful innovations from CES 2024 including singing toothbrushes & AI cat flapsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got all the big announcements ahead of the annual CES technology convention as it officially kicks off in Las Vegas. Some of the big headlines already include AI cars, fridges and mirrors - as well as ‘the world’s first wireless transparent TV’. Loose bolts found on grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident - as a missing iPhone from the plane is discovered believed to have survived the 16,000 foot drop Also in this episode:Peregrine: Spacecraft attempting first American moon landing in 50 years has probably failedApple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset gets a release dateChatGPT company OpenAI ‘pleads to the British parliament’ to allow it to use copyrighted works for free - as firm says it’s impossible to train the technology without this dataBrain region behind romantic love ‘activation’ discoveredFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peregrine Mission One has blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. If all goes to plan, the spacecraft will be the first US mission to land on the Moon since 1972 - and the first ever by a private company. Ministers will meet to discuss the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal after ITV drama thrust the topic back into the spotlight. Investigators say Alaska Airlines plane ‘had warnings’ days before mid-air blowout. Also in this episode:Heavy snow on the way as Met Office forecasts week-long cold snapRecord 33.6 million gamers logged into Steam in 24 hoursWhy smartphones in the workplace could reduce stressBT Group launches pilot to convert telecom street cabinets into EV chargersCould dinosaurs be the reason behind why humans age fast?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Peregrine moon mission aiming to discover how water molecules may move around the Moon. How to turn your iPhone into a Blackberry. Extreme flooding to impact UK for ‘up to five days’. OpenAI set to open GTP store next week. Also in this episode:Dr Simeon Barber from the Open University explains their hopes for the Peregrine Moon missionUpdated images show true colours of Uranus and NeptuneTesla and Samsung team up to offer smart home collabChatGPT could soon replace your Google Assistant on Android phoneFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King is back…in hologram form for London AI concert. The heart vest that can predict risk of sudden cardiac arrest in five minutes. The ants that recognise infected wounds and treat them. Does whisky hold the key to powering our future? Also in this episode:Dr Matthew Webber from UCL explains the benefits of the ECGI heart vestSatellite mapping reveals extensive industrial activity at seaScientists discover ancient predators called ‘terror beast’ worms Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What will Samsung’s built-in AI actually do on the S24? Redditors tell Google what they want from Bard AI. Will facial recognition replace passports at UK airports? 2023 the second warmest year on record for the UK. After 34 years, someone has finally beaten Tetris. Also in this episode:Tech reporter Saqib Shah reveals the potential benefits of Samsung’s S24 AIMPs call for ex-Covid mega lab to become antibiotic resistance research site‘Teenage T. rex’ fossils ‘are a different dinosaur species’US teenager becomes first human to ‘beat’ Tetris on NESFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI to make more decisions on bank users' finances. Terrorism expert: new laws needed to tackle chatbots that radicalise users. The headband that stops you grinding your teeth. When are ads coming to Amazon Prime? Also in this episode:Boots and Superdrug hoping to offer in-store covid jabs.Scientists devise ‘new and easier’ way to identify habitable exoplanetsMolecule ‘shows promise’ as effective first line of prostate cancer treatmentColossal pliosaur sea monster skull on display in DorsetFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer of the weekly AI newsletter Inside My Head, Linus Ekenstam, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence in 2023, the dangers it poses in 2024, and how the technology will get even better over the next 12 months. In this episode:How AI is skewing the definition of a photographHow people are using AI day-to-day to boost productivityThe risks posed by deep fakes and misinformation in the 2024 electionsCan humanity survive an AI takeover?How AI will become more integrated into smartphonesThe best thing we can do to get ahead of the game on AIFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Baldur's Gate 3 the best game of 2023? What Rockstar's 'locomotive technology' patent means for GTA VI. The 2024 game that promises an open world as big as the earth. Will we see AI-powered NPCs next year? Our Culture Writer and gaming reporter Vicky Jessop talks through the gaming highlights of 2023, which titles to look out for next year, and how tech could boost gaming over the next 12 months. In this episode:Vicky's pick of 2023's best gamesThe games tipped to win big at the Bafta Games awardsWhy 2023 was the year of the remakesMicrosoft's Activision Blizzard takeover: why more acquisitions are likelyThe top games coming in 2024Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of The Standard’s Tech & Science Daily podcast, we’ll learn how a start-up has built a tiny bit of outer space, here on terra firma inside - but why? The high-pressure vacuum chamber lets London space engineering expert Ashley Johnson, CEO of Applied Atomics, and his team develop what’s believed to be the world’s first chemical/electric-powered, water-fuelled hybrid rocket engine.Now they’re building a spacecraft prototype in the hope of cutting costs for moon missions - and in future scaling the system to nuclear propulsion.Mark Blunden reports from the Applied Atomics test facility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18-year-old Arion Kurtaj from Oxford was a "key player" in the international gang Lapsus$ - and carried out a hacking spree against major tech firms including Rockstar Games. He’s been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.How to watch the International Space Station fly over London on Christmas Day.The most sought-after gadgets for Christmas 2023 revealedAlso in this episode:SpaceX readies for next Starship launch with huge test of Mars-bound rocketDiscovery of new material is ‘giant leap’ towards clean energy production and colonisation of MarsNew polar bear-inspired jumper keeps wearer warm in extreme cold at fraction of thicknessAirbnb using AI to block New Year’s Eve party bookingsFive new soft-furred hedgehog species discoveredSanta gets all-clear to enter UK airspace for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gates: Artificial intelligence to support new vaccines, tackle antimicrobial resistance and give every pupil their own personal tutor. The simulator testing nuclear asteroid deterrent. Toyota recalls more than 1 million vehicles over potential airbag fault. Also in this episode:Raphael artwork ‘features a face he did not paint’AI cannot be named as the inventor, Supreme Court rules in patent disputeExperts warn of eye injuries when opening bottles of fizzSaving Rudolph: AI used to deter deer from railway tracks this ChristmasFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts warn the Iceland volcano eruption could last 'for months'. It comes as the Icelandic Met Office issues an air pollution warning for the country’s capital, Reykjavik.Authorities say they are nearing the end of Gansu earthquake rescues. We hear from the British Geological Survey about how AI is helping monitor quakes. The busiest day online ever? Why Boxing Day 2023 is expected to break records Also in this episode:Death bot: New AI can ‘predict people’s time of death with high degree of accuracy’Former Apple worker issues warning over ‘simple mistake that’s killing our batteries’Humans have ‘wiped out twice as many bird species as previously thought’ Taters, the cat famous throughout the galaxy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula “does not present a threat to life”. Google’s UK Bard AI update: What Gemini can do. Boots expected to launch 'AI personal shopper'. The Christmas veggies that may cut your cancer risk. Also in this episode:6.2 magnitude earthquake hits northern ChinaTomTom joins forces with Microsoft to bring Generative AI into carsReanalysis of human fossils has changed our history of human evolutionScottish climate changing faster than expectedFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shetlands-based SaxaVord preparing for 30 launches in 2024. Meat alternatives: Could algae burgers soon be on our menus? The bricks that can absorb traffic noise. Reindeer’s vision superpower revealed. Also in this episode:Blue Origin to livestream its first launch in over a yearMrBeast’s analytics platform ViewStats is out in betaScottish pupils: wellbeing has improved since school mobile classroom banHow Reindeer use night vision during the winterFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baldur’s Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy and Legend of Zelda up for prizes - but Starfield falls short of expectations. Next iPhone update to include 'Stolen Device Protection’. Naughty Dog cancels its The Last of Us multiplayer game. The best Christmas songs to fall asleep to…according to science. Also in this episode:Voyager 1 stops communicating with EarthOfcom launches investigation into TikTok Study finds cats like to play fetch tooSeagrass seeds trial in Kent to restore the Thames’ underwater meadows  Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers pinpoint the hormone responsible for nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Are we one step closer to a male contraceptive pill? Tesla recalls more than two million cars in the US over autopilot concerns. In this episode:Professor Sir Stephen O’Rahilly explains potential treatment for morning sicknessHow to watch the Geminids meteor shower on Thursday nightThreads will let you push fact-checked posts further down your feedResearchers discover ultra-hard material that could rival diamondRevealed: the cost of replacing the Tesla Cybertruck’s infamous windscreen wiperFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

COP28 agreement: the good, the bad, and the alleged 'loopholes'. Disposable vapes “can be recharged hundreds of times”. Tesla reveals new Optimus Gen 2 robot. UK unprepared for ransomware attack says committee. In this episode:Sustainability expert Juliet Kinsman examines the COP28 agreementProfessor Paul Shearing on the wrong batteries being used for disposable vapesAnnual gaming event E3 cancelled foreverKing’s coronation among top queries for Amazon’s Alexa in 2023Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the legal case could have implications for Xbox, Playstation and Steam. COP28: Will a fresh climate plan be agreed? Why scientists want more emojis. Why saying ‘no’ to that invitation might not be as bad as you think.. In this episode:Tech reporter Andrew Williams explains Epic Games’s legal win over GoogleSustainable Travel expert Juliet Kinsman discusses proposed COP28 planOfcom plans ban on inflation-linked mobile and broadband contractsCan labelling changes convince more to go meatless? Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UKSHA officials warn the tropical mosquitoes could be common in the UK by 2040. How AI and satellites are tracking methane emissions. FTC warning: Be sceptical about QR codes. The UK’s top Google searches of 2023 revealed. In this episode:Kayrros’s Antoine Rostand explains the online map showing real-time methane levelsConspiracy theorist Alex Jones has X account reinstated after Elon’s pollArm CEO fears humans could lose control of AIHuge Pliosaur skull found on the Dorset coast to feature in David Attenborough seriesStudy: Carnivores in zoos react positively to improvements to their enclosures Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special edition of the Standard’s Tech and Science Daily, in support of the Evening Standard's Christmas campaign with Comic Relief.Our Winter Survival Appeal is raising funds to help those being worst affected by the cost of living crisis. To find out more go to standard.co.uk or to donate go to comicrelief.com/wintersurvival If you think running a food bank is just about filling shelves, you may be surprised to learn there's a huge amount of tech powering the entire operation.In this episode we talk to Carl Hawkes, the head of network support at Fareshare. It's a food redistribution organisation that supplies charities around the UK and is pioneering the use of big data to make their operation more efficient.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At Britain’s Covid inquiry, former PM Boris Johnson answered questions on the mystery surrounding 5,000 WhatsApp messages missing from an old phone at the height of the pandemic. The man who revealed Neil Armstrong’s face in digitised moon footage. Alert over fake GTA VI download malware. Also in this episode:Tube passengers...saying ‘good morning’ to strangers boosts wellnessMost viewed Wiki pages of 2023 revealedCleaning robot ideal for teens - picks up clothesThe Robot Grigio is excellent...rise of AI sommelier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Double Oscar-winner Tom Hanks tells the Standard how watching Nasa's Apollo missions as a boy in the 1960s inspired his lifelong fascination with space. Giant hole in sun blasts Earth with solar radiation. Mouse in the mirror: inked rodents recognise themselves.Also in this episode:Cancer-struck grandmother’s 3D-printed face surgeryWhy 2010s were ‘hottest decade on record’GTA VI trailer breaks 24-hour YouTube views recordStings like a droid...man ‘fights’ humanoid robot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.