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The trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI has been released by Rockstar Games 24 hours early after a leak. YouTuber who staged plane crash jailed. Mum fights back to protect daughter from AI fakes.Also in this episode:‘Monster’ deep space galaxy is star nurseryCrazy Nights end for Kiss...but band rocks on as hologramsThat’s a lot of EV batteries...US lake’s lithium bonanzaCops after EV blast: don’t use toaster to warm battery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sacked and re-hired founder of OpenAI has fuelled speculation around what’s reportedly a super-powerful, secret artificial intelligence programme - codename: Q*. GTA VI countdown begins. ‘Five months of redundancy’ pay for culled Spotify staff. SpaceX launches South Korean army spy satellite.Also in this episode:School smartphone bans fight cyberbullyingElderly dog owners’ link to beat dementiaHear how penguin parents nap to protect chicksSocial media snipes at Trafalgar Square Christmas tree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King Charles III warns world leaders at COP28 in Dubai that the “hope of the world” rests on the summit’s shoulders. A massive solar storm is predicted to hit Earth today and there’s a danger of radio and internet blackouts.Scientists have found a planet that basically ‘shouldn’t exist’. Also in this episode:Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1bn lawsuit after launching NFT collectionSpeaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk hands over the first trucks to customers - but quietly doubles its starting priceTikTok: US judge blocks Montana's ban citing free speechThe dog that tracked down a species not seen for 80 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World leaders have gathered in Dubai for COP28 but can a climate summit in an oil state facilitate change? Spotify Wrapped 2023 has landed and this time it’ll assign you a ‘sound town’ based on your musical taste.Apple and Google name their apps and games of the year - and there’s a surprising omission. Elon Musk’s choice words for X advertisers.Also in this episode:Study finds PrEP, the preventative HIV drug ‘highly effective’Disc vital to forming stars and planets found outside Milky Way in astronomical firstEdinburgh Zoo pandas say bye to the UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London black cabs will be available to order through Uber from early next year.England is to get a new national park as part of a government nature plan, and Amazon is launching an artificial intelligence business chatbot named Q. Also in this episode:Mobile phone & broadband providers are ‘set to rake in almost half a billion pounds from 2024 mid-contract price hikes’England’s only bottlenose dolphin pod at risk of extinction because of pollutionOnline and phone GP appointments can miss easy diagnoses and ‘put patients at risk’Psychologist gives his verdict on TikTok’s £4 anti-anxiety hackThe online passwords most likely to get you hackedFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first-of-its-kind Boeing 787 has been filled with 50 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuels.Nasa delivers a 'teaspoonful’ of asteroid Bennu to UK researchers.Swine flu: “No need to panic yet” says top scientist as UK detects first human case of new strain.Also in this episode:Stop funding fossil fuels with pensions, says Olivia Colman in new advert Study shows young people the biggest users of generative AI - and some adults don’t know what it even isCharity says at least 20,000 lives a year could be saved by 2040 if UK adopts ‘bold new cancer plan’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts predict the UK economy will get a boost from ‘busiest ever shopping day’ on Cyber Monday 2023. The Standard’s Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, explains the latest from China after officials insist they have not detected any “unusual or novel diseases”. It comes after a spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children. New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal.Also in this episode:Disabled astronaut’s prosthetic leg tested amid poison fears for space stationMutated gene thought to exist in just 4% of people could ‘help tackle obesity’More than 100 climate change activists arrested amid two-day blockade of the world’s largest coal port in AustraliaCall of Duty Black Ops ‘will return in 2024, set in early 90s Gulf War’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Friday’s relentless smartphone advertising, and why annual upgrades harm the Earth. WHO asks China for answers about a mystery outbreak of respiratory illness. The quick way to boost brain power after a bad night’s sleep. The AI that watches Youtube for you. Also in this episode:World's biggest iceberg is on the move after 30 yearsAstronomers detect mysterious high-energy particle falling to Earth from spacePeloton CEO apologises after Thanksgiving world record attempt failsStudy: 20 minutes of exercise can boost brain power after bad night’s sleepUK to build new instrument to aid search for life on MarsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reports Open AI staff warned board of ‘super intelligent AI’. 1/3 of Brits are ‘in the dark’ on Vitamin D requirement. The cancer-fighting nutrient found in beef and dairy. Amazon’s free AI courses. Also in this episode:Dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton on Vitamin D benefits and requirementsAftershocks can occur decades to centuries on from original earthquakesAmazon launches free AI coursesBlue whales return to 'safe' tropical havenOriginal animatronic ET head goes to auctionFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-Open AI CEO secures deal in principle to return to his role. The bank card that lets you fund scientific research. How Sony’s tackling fake AI images. Why Google Maps users are upset with app changes. Also in this episode:Binance CEO steps down and pleads guilty to criminal chargesScience Card CEO Daniel Baeriswyl on supporting cancer researchNASA gets closer to laser-based deep space communicationBirth of rhino calf caught on cameraFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh warning as daily global average temperature reaches more than 2 degrees above the pre-industrial norm for autumn. Elon Musk sues watchdog group after major companies pull ads from X. Is it game over for the London MSG sphere? Revealed: The reason drinkers can get a ‘red wine headache’. Also in this episode:Apple Vision Pro release date: later than first thoughtUK to build new satellite to help monitor climate changeMPs warn EV battery production needs to ramp up to prevent decline of UK car industryThe bat that uses its penis as an ‘arm’ during sexRevealed: The reason drinkers can get a ‘red wine headache’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Altman's weekend drama: sacked by OpenAI, then hired by Microsoft. Tech reporter Mary-Ann Russon’s thoughts on the Sam Altman saga. Police to trial drone tech in the UK. The music that can ward off killer whale attacks. Also in this episode:Young Brits use AI chatbots for school and workNational Trust warns climate change is ‘biggest threat’ to UK heritageFilm, music and publishing bosses discuss risks of AI with GovernmentBlackpink to perform first ever virtual reality concert on MetaFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists reckon the woolly mammoth could be reborn using cloned DNA and an elephant surrogate - despite the species dying out 4,000 years ago. 3D-Printing a new robotic hand - bones included. Space Force secretive X-37B plane launch.Do not push the button...fear nuke war ‘would kill 300 million’. Also in this episode:Inside Sweden’s huge recycling HQTrain app’s missing people appealsLeonid meteor shower to light up night skyAttenborough on rare tragopan bird’s colourful dance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers warn of poor mental health and addiction later in life. Will Iceland face decades of volcanic instability? The AI tech to help police detect knives. Why ‘hallucinate’ is the Cambridge Dictionary word of the year 2023. Also in this episode:Astronomers observe ‘fluffy’ planet where it rains sand dropletsThreads begins testing hashtags & trending topicsRise in employers using AI to help recruit university graduates Adobe’s AI tool designed to break apart messy audioLearn more about Iceland's earthquakes here, and see the 'fluffy planet' for yourself here.Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boss of the artificial intelligence company co-founded by Elon Musk says they’re working on the next frontier in AI - “superintelligence” that’s as clever as humans. James Webb Space Telescope spots two of furthest galaxies - magnified by gravity. YouTube to label AI-made content.Also in this episode:How much Google pays for Apple adsTikTok banned in Nepal for ‘disrupting social harmony’Growing crops in moon soilCute klaxon for rescued mountain lion cubs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest from earthquake-hit Reykjavík with photographer Kyana Sue Powers as Iceland braces for volcano eruption. Oxygen on Mars ‘synthesised by AI chemist’. ‘Last of Us’ fungus pandemic warning. Eating berries link ‘to cut dementia risk’. Also in this episode:Tycoon’s $200 million grant to hunt aliensXL Bully dog ban registerKing’s pioneering ways to restore Balmoral riverKiltmaking AI designs official Scottish tartan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nightmare at nearly 250 miles above Earth as ISS astronauts on a spacewalk accidentally drop their toolbox. Iceland volcano: Thousands flee over eruption fears. ‘Russian hackers link’ to huge US state breach. How a beer brewers adapt to climate change.Also in this episode:Inspector Gadget-style phone's beamed onto palm of handCall of Duty (nearly) breaks internet with web surge'Actual intelligence'...supermarket dumps self-serviceRome’s Colosseum as seen in ancient heyday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US electrical worker Aaron James, 46, receives world’s first eye transplant and new facial features after losing an eye, arm and half his face while servicing deadly super-voltage power lines. Oldest black hole ‘born just 470 million years after Big Bang’. South Korea factory robot ‘crushes man to death’. ‘Mixed DNA’ of China’s lab-grown ‘chimeric monkey’. Also in this episode:Volcano eruption gives birth to new Pacific island Tiny activities ‘better than sitting for body’Death risk ‘from fewer friends and family visits’First pictures of adorable dino-era echidna feared extinct Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we know about the next instalment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, with Standard gaming writer Vicky Jessop. Blood test hope for Alzheimer’s. ‘Friend list’ ban to fight social media child abuse. ‘Two million species’ face extinction.Also in this episode:Oxygen found in deadly atmosphere of VenusAI robot lawyers ink first contractHow smartphones know you’re drunkBad grammar triggers body’s ‘fight or flight’ response  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Space Agency has released a series of photographs detailing the universe, snapped by the telescope on Esa’s Euclid probe. Why a good breeze is crucial for health - with airborne pathogens expert Professor Cath Noakes of Leeds University. ‘Catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ ranked top fear for UK forests. Prince William: Unite to fight poaching menace. Also in this episode:Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda live-action filmHow ‘vampire viruses’ work‘Million tons of plastic’ leaking into oceansCops’ chopper spots rare full-circle rainbow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 300,000 women in England will be offered anastrozole in a bid to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. WeWork US bankruptcy with nearly $20 billion debts. Spinal pulse implants helps Parkinson’s patients walk again. Also in this episode:New womb cancer test ‘helps pain and anxiety’Under-10s hospitalised with vaping sicknessNo early costings for UK lockdown, says former Treasury economistDoes ‘shipwreck Holy Grail’ hold $20 billion treasure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk announces artificial intelligence will being integrate into social network X using a conversational bot called Grok, with software inspired by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Nasa's Bennu asteroid display at Smithsonian. Survey of coastal cities at sinking risk from rising sea levels. These steps ‘slow ageing by six years’.Also in this episode:Could Star Wars tractor beams solve space junk?Why flu’s easier to treat than cancerCovid-style lateral flow test fights brain tumoursBank’s chatbot answers: Can I speak to the (AI) manager?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak interviews Elon Musk: the dangers of humanoid robots, AI taking our jobs, and how artificial intelligence can be your friend. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of defrauding crypto customers. What chimpanzee’s have in common with Obi-Wan Kenobi. How AI helped the Beatles release a new song. Also in this episode:Animal-to-human diseases could kill 12 times as many people by 2050Surgeons perform simultaneous Caesarean and ovary removal to cut cancer riskChimpanzees go to hilltops to gather information about rival groupsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk is set for Downing Street talks with Rishi Sunak today following the AI safety summit. It’s after the Prime Minister said “we can’t be certain” about the risks of artificial intelligence, but there is a possibility they could be on a similar scale to pandemics and nuclear war.Scientists say relics of an alien planet might be under our feet and Nasa astronauts conduct the 4th-ever all-female spacewalk.Also in this episode:Scarlett Johansson takes legal action against AI app that used her likeness ‘without permission’Starfish bodies may more closely resemble a head, study suggestsUsers left confused by mystery TikTok Tako messageSurvey of editors finds big tech poses ‘existential threat’ to UK journalismHow an AI voice filter can let you snack in silence in online meetings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk & ChatGPT boss attend Rishi Sunak’s global artificial intelligence summit. It’s as the UK pledges £38 million for AI projects including labs in Africa.Scientists make the biggest simulation of our cosmos ever - with the mass of 300 billion galaxies.Chinese researchers say that some children born deaf in the country have finally been able to hear after breakthrough gene therapy.Also in this episode:What your cat is really trying to sayGiza Great Sphinx likely sculpted by wind long before ancient Egyptian artists gave it formA study suggests mobile phone use may affect semen qualityWhy even our bodies hate bad grammar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple unveils its fastest iMac and MacBook Pro models yet. The Standard’s David Phelan was given a special invite to check out the new products.Elon Musk is expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s artificial intelligence summit in the UK.Can humans get pregnant in space? Scientists are one step closer to finding out.Also in this episode:Storm Ciarán latest: Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Northern Ireland battered by floodingStudy suggests getting angry may help you achieve your goalsTour operator guilty over White Island volcano disaster that killed 22 peopleFacebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EUWe finally have some information about GTA 6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Infrared aurora has been detected on Uranus. University of Leicester scientist, Emma Thomas, explains why now’s the time for a “much needed” mission to the distant planet.What we know about Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ event.Storm Ciaran set to bring strong winds and heavy downpours to parts of the UK.We dig deeper and speak to Imperial College London about their research on how we feel touch – and why it could help understand inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema.Elon Musk to make misinformation on X ineligible to revenue share.Happy Birthday Call of Duty – the Standard’s gaming journalist, Stuart Andrews, on the secret to the games’ enduring popularity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sackings, a rebrand and paid-for verification: Elon Musk’s first year at X reviewed. Can Twitter's successor survive in the long term? Consumer group Which? uses ChatGPT to create spam PayPal emails. How Meta’s spicing things up on Threads. Intel’s banging new hold music… In this episode:Social media expert Matt Navarra discusses Elon’s first year owning TwitterOur tech correspondent Simon Hunt examines the future of XCharities celebrate as Online Safety Bill finally becomes lawFord hits the brakes on $12 billion in EV spendingRocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launchIntel reveals new hip-hop hold musicFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PM’s AI aims: British AI safety institute, boosting productivity and nuclear fusion. Plus government supercomputer 'thousands of times faster than home PCs' ...and even quicker quantums. New evidence reignites the life of Mars question. The phone which lets you open apps with your eyes. In this episode:Paolo Sossi from ETH Zurich explains Mars liquid core mysteryMassive space explosion observed creating elements needed for lifeOfcom boss: Online Safety Bill close to becoming lawMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella admits giving up on Windows Phone was a mistakeNASA struggles with the lid on new asteroid sampleHonor reveals new smartphone with eye-tracking techFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The commercially funded mission to carry out microgravity experiments. Could Tim Peake head up the all-UK team? Autonomous vehicles being pulled from San Francisco. The daily exercise required to offset the effects of sitting. Revealed: how music really does soothe your pain. In this episode:UK Space Agency’s Professor Anu Ohja explains deal with Axiom SpaceCalifornia suspends GM Cruise's driverless cars over safety risk22 minutes of exercise per day ‘can offset negative impact of sitting down’ChatGPT and other chatbots 'could be used to help launch cyberattacks', study warnsDetails reveal The Humane AI Pin device runs ChatGPTSeaweed-eating robot listed among TIME’s best inventionsMusical healing...listening to emotional tunes ‘may soothe pain’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomers at Durham University undertake biggest ever computer simulations mapping all-of-time since the Big Bang to investigate the universe’s evolution. Moon’s 40 million years older than thought, Toyota’s ‘745-mile, 10-minute charge EV battery’. Snakes in a jar! Lab’s mega pickled reptile collection.Also in this episode:Pacemaker ‘size of pen lid’ can last for 20 yearsRugby brain damage risk ‘grows with player’s career’Fourteen-year-old pupil’s cancer-fighting soap winCan Meghan’s hot yoga fight depression? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study suggests that an ultra-rare star collision in the Milky Way galaxy could have the capability to wipe out life on Earth.Scientists believe pairs of black holes could be hiding as one.Warnings of more floods and ice after Storm Babet leaves hundreds of homes submerged.Also in this episode:Can this tech stop winter travel chaos? National Highways announce £15.4m in new weather stationsIs Apple planning a surprise October iMac announcement?World’s largest-ever asteroid impact crater may be in AustraliaStudy suggests better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survivalMark Zuckerberg uses Meta’s new AI Ray-Bans to help him with dad duties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Dodsworth investigated how tech giants manipulate users for her co-written book, titled Free Your Mind, which even involved a stay at a nun’s convent to escape the endless pings. Ancient alien radio bursts clue to ‘weight of universe’. Regrowing Maui’s scorched trees after deadly wildfires.Also in this episode:Nighy & Fiennes in National Theatre Live plays streaming to UK cinemasThumbs ready for London’s Counter-Strike 2 game finalUS Marines ‘MacGyver’ rocket launcher on robodog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Network of powerful space lasers powered by artificial intelligence to track space junk is being researched in a Nasa-funded project by West Virginia University. ‘Risk to life’ red warning for UK's Storm Babet. Met Police’s face scanning scheme to nab shoplifters.Also in this episode:Prostate cancer new drug combination hopeWhy up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospitalWhat happens to non-recyclable disposable vapes?4,000-year-old Bronze Age map’s buried 'treasure clue' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eindhoven University of Technology’s 90mph, two-seater car completes gruelling 620-mile test drive across Morocco and Sahara desert - without a single recharging stop. Sir David Attenborough warns against taking majesty of the natural world for granted. Minecraft’s first video game to sell 300 million copies. X begins user charging in social media trial.Also in this episode:Solar system's first space spa: six hours for £100K'Million-plus satellites' soon to orbit EarthConcerns ancient frozen viruses are ‘thawing in climate change’Why 14-year-old UK cat has loudest purr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military tech - Israeli tanks fitted with “cope cages” to help protect from grenades dropped by Hamas hobby drones. PhD neuroscientist Tuba Aydin from Bournemouth University on research link between adult tech addiction and ADHD symptoms. California condors bird flu tester jabs. Forget PS5 Slim...gaming on Atari 2600+.Also in this episode:Sonar shows British WWII Dunkirk 1940 warshipAI self-driving 185mph F1 carFuture fashion - Adobe’s shape-shifting digital ‘smart dress’World record for Northwest Passage kayakers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything you need to know from Minecraft Live 2023 - as its announced the world’s best selling video game has now sold over 300 million copies. We have the details on the big key announcements including the much-anticipated results of the 2023 Mob Vote.Planet earth III is on its way for the third and final instalment of the much loved series - with Sir David Attenborough returning to front the nature documentary. Australia’s internet safety watchdog fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content.Also in this episode:Artist makes ink from Newton's Apple Tree One of the world’s largest frogs is on the brink of extinctionElectric cars will cost drivers £6,000 more if Sunak fails to strike Brexit deal with EUSteve Irwin's son breeds rare turtle named after late TV star Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft's $69 billion Activision Blizzard merger looks set to go through - after UK regulators have given clearance to gaming's biggest ever takeover deal.Tui hit by airline ‘fake parts’ scandal that grounded hundreds of planes and Google goes ‘passwordless by default’.Also in this episode:Study finds more than 40% of Antarctica’s ice shelves have shrunk since 1997New Royal Mint coins celebrate the King’s passion for nature and wildlife UK gets new research campus to solve global problemsScientists want to use giant lasers to build roads on the MoonIs this the end of the Bigfoot myth once and for all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa scientists reveal the impressive results from early tests of the samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old Bennu asteroid.  It comes as the US space agency & SpaceX announce the delay or the Psyche mission launch due to bad weather. A monkey has survived two years with a pig’s kidney in what’s being called a “major medical advancement”. Also in this episode:Bionic hand breakthrough could be ‘life-changing’ for amputees Tower Bridge engineers replace critical componentsPeople with early Alzheimer’s disease ‘have difficulty turning when walking’An amateur astronomer helps capture first-ever afterglow of huge planetary collisionHow female frogs can go to extreme lengths to avoid unwanted suitors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most popular online games in the world, Roblox, is finally available on PS4 and PS5.A hacker is trying to sell stolen 23andMe genetics data online. Could an ad-free TikTok subscription be coming to the UK?Also in this episode:Elon Musk asks to see 'list of violations' after EU tells him to tackle spread of disinformation about Israel-Hamas conflict on XDuke and Duchess of Sussex call for overhaul of social mediaNorth Korea says spy satellite essential against possible US ‘nuclear attack’Leak on Russian module on ISS prompts investigation after third incident in 10 monthsMPs warn promotion of crypto assets in sport poses risks to clubs and fansFamily of beavers released in London in pioneering ‘rewilding’ project Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta Quest 3 review: Is this the tech we’ve been waiting for? Gaming journalist for the Evening Standard, Vicky Jessop, shares her review after getting a special preview of the mixed reality headset.  Fancy living to be 100 or older? Well the largest study of centenarian blood might have revealed some secrets to longevity.Research finds that goalkeepers perceive the world differently.Also in this episode:‘Breakthrough’ study suggests running could be just as effective at treating depression with medicationScientists say some ultra-processed foods should be labelled ‘addictive’Man creates ‘Furbinator 3000’ gadget after foxes & badgers continuously poo in his garden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists claim to have developed a simple reliable test that can determine whether there is, or was, life on other planets.More than 400 criminals have been jailed in an “unprecedented" operation targeting the encrypted messaging platform EncroChat.Deepfakes of Sir Keir Starmer released during the Labour Party conference highlight dangers of technology when it comes to politics. Also in this episode:Study reveals gingers have been around for 10 million yearsEdinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI and energyScientists find a sixth basic taste detected by the tongueBiggest ever solar storm identified using ancient tree ringsWhy everyone seems to be entering ‘monk mode’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future astronauts are likely to be the solar system’s best-dressed moonwalkers - after Prada was awarded a spacesuit design contract.Nasa’s 2025 lunar Artemis III mission. Alert as giant ozone hole exposed over Antarctic. Nobel prize chemistry winners on ‘helping people & planet’. How doctors are 3D-printing skin grafts. Also in this episode:Broadband customers face ‘outrageous’ bill rises Project Kuiper: Amazon’s first satellites to launchHow Queen ‘assassin’ exposes AI flawsWashed-up turtle released into wild Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Local Government Association’s Future Crime Horizon Scan suggests autonomous vehicles heading to UK roads by 2025 are of “particular concern” for criminal use as remote weapons. Fentanyl crisis: White House targets Chinese chemical firms. How Google Pixel 8 Pro’s thermometer works. ‘Terminator drone’ rigged to fire torpedoesAlso in this episode:Early humans’ river route out of Africa 84,000 years agoCompetition regulator probes £7.5bn cloud marketFirst fine for space junkNintendo 3DS & Wii U gameplay to go offline Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civilians could pay to stay in US space agency’s 3D-printed lunar residence by 2040, after it reached a $60 million agreement with a construction tech company. ChatGPT AI helps teachers and pupils in class. Kew Gardens' Dr Matilda Brown on global plant threats after 35-year cataloguing project.Also in this episode:Robot doctor’s early breast cancer diagnosisBitcoin founder’s cryptic X postCan turtle shell DNA survive for 6 million years?New giant long-necked ‘titan’ dinosaur species after bones found in SpainHow to get ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse best view Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overheating issue: Should Apple have tested the iPhone 15 more thoroughly? The planet pairs found floating through space. Lightning strike causes huge explosion in Oxfordshire. The planet that just keeps shrinking. In this episode:Our Tech Correspondent Simon Hunt discusses Apple's iPhone 15 overheating problemGoogle Pixel 8 & 8 Pro unboxing videos released ahead of official launchJames Webb telescope makes 'JuMBO' discovery of planet-like objects in OrionFirst-ever space debris fine issued after company fails to 'properly de-orbit satellite'Type 2 diabetes diagnosis at age 30 can reduce life expectancy by up to 14 yearsLightning strike causes huge explosion at Oxfordshire recycling plantCrowdfunding site BackerKit set to restrict the use of AI artMercury’s not rising as planet ‘keeps shrinking’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor warns of fake AI dental plan advert. Royal Family's official website targeted in cyber attack. How an ‘avalanche’ of research papers could impact our trust in science. The super rare N64 controller worth £1,000. In this episode:University of Exeter’s Mark Hanson on a rise in research papers, the peer review process and trust in scienceApple’s plans to upgrade the App Store’s search engineNew computer analysis hints volcanism killed the dinosaurs, not an asteroidWhy pumpkins in the UK will be much bigger this HalloweenTech-tastic U2 Las Vegas Sphere’s first show, captured by our own Dylan JonesRare N64 controller set to sell for around £1000Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mystery surrounds the death of the black, clearly fox-looking dog hybrid in Brazil, confirmed by DNA testing - insight with Dr Jacqueline Boyd, canine science expert at Nottingham Trent University, who investigated for The Conversation news site. Kids sent 'nearly 5,000 smartphone alerts every day'. Parasitic brain worm alert.Also in this episode:Finally...get ready for those flying taxisSimple daily activities ‘lower heart attack risk’Seven-mile freefall for record skydive  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American astronaut Frank Rubio and two Russian cosmonauts are back on terra firma after spending 371 days in space. Zuckerberg’s AI chatbots, latest Meta virtual goggles and VR wall art. British scientists to build ‘world’s most powerful laser’. Also in this episode:Alien dust alert stops Nasa’s Bennu asteroid samplingSocial media use ‘link teen binge drinking’Thousands of UK wild animals under threatRare 'Dumbo' octopus spotted one mile underwater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squid Game fans with strong nerves can pay up to £65-a-time to experience an - almost - real-life version of the hit Netflix show in London as a virtual reality experience. Major report finds tens of thousands of British women are dying from preventable cancers each year. First, its own Wiki, now CIA has custom ChatGPT AI bot. How Nasa plans to tow ISS back to Earth - then crash space superlab.Also in this episode:Junk snacks ‘kill benefits of healthy eating’Meta in £149m London office lease buyout amid cutsPaleoartist crafts lifelike ancient humans from dig findsOldest Iron Age gold coin hoard dug up in UK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.