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Researchers at Carnegie Institution’s Geophysical Laboratory and George Mason University say their method of searching for aliens outside the solar system is 90 per cent accurate. Lahaina wildfire: residents return to devastated homes. Musk pose...Tesla’s humanoid robot does yoga. Garlic breath? Natural yogurt can fix that. Also in this episode:Lego blocks plan to make bricks from recycled bottlesSet your watch - here’s date humans become extinctGreenpeace’s Minecraft game to help save Amazon rainforestRewilding America’s biggest tortoises on media mogul’s ranch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Osiris-Rex capsule with 250g of space rock and dust parachuted to earth after a seven-year, four billion-mile mission. UK government concerns over policing AI bioweapons. While, the UN says human rights treaties apply to artificial intelligence. Organ problems in post-hospital Covid patients.Also in this episode:Social media tax ‘should fund school mental health’TikTok hysteria ‘burdens police and schools’Game (not) over...new Star Wars title keeps playingCan meerkats detect human emotions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evening Standard gaming journalist, Stuart Andrews, shares his insight after having a preview of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, ahead of its release next year.Microsoft's £55 billion takeover of Call of Duty maker now set for UK approval.The eight-year-old girl who has become the first UK kidney transplant patient not to need life-long drugs in breakthrough treatment.Also in this episode:Astronomers find abundance of Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe Microsoft unveils new Copilot AI assistant for Windows Can we give plants advance warning of dangers by ‘talking’ to them?How to turn off those annoying broadcast notifications on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Report alleges Neuralink’s test monkeys died due to complications with brain chip implants - as company announces it’s starting in-human trials.We hear about the mission to detect shipwrecks lost during the evacuation of troops from Dunkirk.Could so-called ‘zoo poo’ save the NHS £1 billion a year? Also in this episode:Amazon Alexa gets a voice updateGoogle’s powerful ‘Bard’ AI chatbot can now get into your emailScientists discover world’s oldest human-built structure, built by an extinct speciesGoogle sued after man drove off collapsed bridge while allegedly following map directionsStephen Fry v AI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversial Online Safety Bill is finally to become law after years of delay as the Home Secretary urges Meta not to ‘go dark’ on detecting child abuse with encryption.Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces backlash over weakening key green policies.Fortnite players - and parents of - could you be entitled to compensation? Also in this episode:Google DeepMind AI speeds up search for disease genesIndia’s solar probe completes key final manoeuvre around Earth as it slingshots towards Sun Bats finally get some good PR as they could hold key to saving millions of livesWhat to expect from Microsoft’s ‘special’ Surface and AI event Survey finds Brits believe London will be the first car-free city in the world by 2050 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTube has suspended the monetisation of Russell Brand’s YouTube channel following allegations made against the comedian and presenter. Would you pay for Twitter? Elon Musk says X could go behind paywall. Incurable dog disease on the rise and now three humans have caught itAlso in this episode:One in ten in Japan over the age of 80 for the first time everEurope’s major robotics competition sees teams competing live in Milton Keynes Microsoft’s new disc-less Xbox Series X design with a new ‘immersive’ controllerStudy suggests exercising between 7am and 9am may be key for weight managementAge UK analysis finds many older people unable to use the internet safely or successfullyThe Scottish amateur football team taking on Elon Musk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Freely’, the free TV service will combine live schedules from public service broadcasters into one platform that will be available next year.We hear from Barry Bogin, Emeritus Professor in Anthropology biology at Loughborough University, about his review showing children need love, hope and happiness to grow.Plus, IOS17 launches and Tim Cook insists Vision Pro is on track for release. Also in this episode:Study finds women are less likely than men to receive CPR from strangersCoalition calls on tech platform chiefs to ensure services are safe for childrenScientists say zombie ant parasite is ‘even more cunning’ than previously thoughtStudy finds living in zoos outside their natural environment may disrupt pandas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa boss, Senator Bill Nelson, has said he personally believes in aliens. It comes as the space agency announces its landmark report findings into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) - also known commonly as UFOs.Nintendo Direct 2023: Peach gets a Barbie-like transformation in the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime game.Release date announced for second part of Final Fantasy 7 remake revealed at PlayStation State of Play event.Also in this episode:Study suggests cardiac arrest patients had perception, dreams or memories.World’s first known dog-fox hybrid discovered in Brazil after being hit by carGold particles that trick tumours into ‘self-destruct mode’ annihilate most aggressive form of cancerUK butterfly numbers at highest level since 2019Robots made from dead spiders and ‘smart toilets’ among winners of this year’s Ig Nobel awardsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK’s top UFO expert, Nick Pope, gives his verdict on the viral Mexican ‘alien corpses’ claims.We speak to British endurance athlete, Lewis Pugh, after he just finished a 315-mile swim along the Hudson in New York with the aim to highlight river healthTech leaders agree on Artificial Intelligence regulation but remain divided on how in a Washington forum.Also in this episode:Olivia Rodrigo and Liverpool FC join WhatsApp as Channels feature launchesBacklash after Virgin Galactic carries human ancestor remains to space: ‘This is not science’The science behind why your dog knows where you keep the treats‘World’s largest movie screen’ revealed by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Evening Standard’s David Phelan shares everything you need to know about the new iPhone 15 line-up and watch models from Apple HQ in California. MPs look into making the UK an astronomical superpower. A respiratory health device - that could help up to 3.9 million Brits - is named the UK winner of the James Dyson Award.Also in this episode:Nintendo to wind down Mario Kart Tour mobile gameStudy finds inflammatory signs for teenage depression differ between boys and girlsFossil tracks in South Africa may be oldest evidence yet of humans wearing footwearOld robot dogs need forever homes too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa has revealed that a distant exoplanet could have ‘signs of life’. The space agency says that carbon dioxide and methane have been detected in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b - which is more than eight times the size of Earth.Invasive red fire ants with painful bites spotted in Europe. Plus, we hear about the Loughborough University student’s device that detects rugby concussions in just 10 seconds.Also in this episode:Latest on MGM International resorts 'cyber incident'Death of scientist who led team which cloned Dolly the sheepExperts warn of e-waste issues over iPhone charging port switchCOPD cure could come from transplanting patient’s own lung cellsJackdaws ditch friends to gain food but stick with familySpotify denies ‘30-second trick’ could make you richFollow us on social media #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iPhone 15’s incremental changes, no folding phones, and will we see more of the Vision Pro headset? Meta’s stocking up on chips to train its AI chatbot. Was September’s seven-day heatwave due to climate change? Why Tim Burton’s not happy with AI-generated art. In this episode:Our Tech Reporter Saqib Shah on the Apple Event 2023Met Office Meteorologist Alex Burkill explains September’s record heatwaveBMW to make new electric mini in UKMaritime sector calls for £2bn to decarbonise ‘world-leading’ industryExeter centre enabling switch from diesel enginesTim Burton hits out at AI-generated artFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ministers suggest Online Safety Bill measures can safeguard children and fight crime while also ensuring encryption messaging privacy, but they’re betting on future tech to be invented - analysis with Index on Censorship’s Nik Williams. Treating video games addiction, with gaming disorder therapist Jeremy Edge, who runs Dallas-based escapingthe.com. Also in this episode:Good manners online matter, says Headspace psychologist Dr Sophie MortIs your home under a UFO hotspot?Pink’s Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon brain test artAre pigs electric...Bavaria’s radioactive wild boars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer group Which? has delved into the scary fine print of popular smart devices from doorbells to washing machines - we ask their consumer expert Harry Kind how to protect privacy at home. Was Starfield ‘speed run’ really completed in three hours? Human embryo models built from stem cells in lab at Israel’s Weizmann Institute. Never mind Brexit - UK back in EU Horizon science research scheme.Also in this episode:Explosion like ‘billions of suns’ spotted in cosmosMystery over squishy ‘alien gold egg’ found on Alaska seabedSummer 2023 hottest ever, finds EU Copernicus climate serviceBoiling polar bears express relief for fish ice cubes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study by University of Edinburgh and China’s Zhejiang University School of Medicine suggests obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a rise in global cancer cases among younger people. Dump the smartwatch - it’s royal timepiece tech from 1808, with London Science Museum’s Anna Rolls. Fake ticket scams alert on Facebook and Twitter. Brits stranded in torrential storms on Greek island.Also in this episode:Darpa’s moon base defence plan.Shoulders and elbows were ‘brakes’ for climbing apesThe 34 million-year-old whale skull...found on farmPoseidon adventure...2,800-year-old Greek temple discovery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NSPCC is warning parents to be alert for paedophiles exploiting virtual reality to target children, and is urging a police crackdown with tech giants. Three-eyed “dinosaur shrimps” wake from Burning Man floods. Artists’ lawsuit to fight back against AI appropriation of work. ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ comet Nishimura visible to naked eye. Also in this episode:Underwater ‘Bond villain lair’ for marine biologistsHistory of plants ‘rewritten’Ice Age clue to modern coastal erosionEwww...NYC rat tours i n rodent boom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crew of four SpaceX astronauts splash down in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after six months aboard the International Space Station. Back from brink of extinction: America’s red wolves. Police probe death at wash-out Burning Man festival. The 1,700mph supersonic Boom jet nears debut flight.Also in this episode:California Forever: tech bros paradiseDoes does long covid cause brain fog?Microsoft’s AI backpack will ‘see and hear’ while you're wearing itHunters kill 60-stone biggest alligator - but is it cruel? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reviews for Bethesda’s Starfield are finally in. We hear from Evening Standard journalist, Vicky Jessop, who has spent 40 hours playing the game so she can share her verdict. Why X, formerly known as Twitter, wants to collect your biometric data and employment history.Plus, Google accidentally leaks Pixel 8 Pro. Also in this episode:New JWST images of Supernova 1987A’s keyhole could unlock mysteries of exploding stars, astronomers claimScientists say a dose of aspirin daily could help prevent diabetes in older peopleNew amphibian family tree shows they evolved tens of millions of years later than previously thought Instagram could show you longer Reels to keep up with TikTokFinally, a solution to all those work meetings that could’ve been an emailFollow us on social media #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter jabs to be brought forward in England due to the emergence of a new Covid variant.It comes as it’s revealed a ‘Disease X’ vaccine could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging thanks to UK scientistsOur gaming writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to discuss Starfield as excitement for the game reaches boiling point - ahead of its early access release tomorrow.Also in this episode:AI defeats human drone-racing champions in historic world first Research finds patients treated by female surgeons ‘less likely to die’Committee tells Home Office that drug testing at festivals must expand before summer 2024Microsoft to unbundle Teams from Office in bid to avoid EU antitrust concernsSnapchat jumps on the AI-generated avatars bandwagonFollow us on social media #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boss of National Air Traffic Services has confirmed that 'unreliable' flight data is responsible for the ongoing widespread travel disruption.India is set to launch a spacecraft to the Sun after a successful Moon landing.Good news for stargazers, details on your second chance this month to see a rare super blue moon. Also in this episode:Why the next Nintendo Direct is all about Super Mario Bros. Wonder Apple’s September event: iPhone 15 launch to headline blowout showcase of new productsGovernment urged to protect songs and books from AI miningNew analysis of 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite sheds light on early solar systemA controversial Havard professor says scientists have found materials in the sea from outside Solar SystemWhy ‘beer goggles’ aren’t really a thingFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Air Traffic Services chief says ‘it will take a long time’ for flights to return to normal. It’s after a technical glitch which resulted in hundreds of flights being cancelled and delayed.We hear how the government is spending £5 million on new tech to cut the number of drug deaths across the UK.Find out about the live worm found in a woman's brain in a world-first discovery.Also in this episode:Mozart’s Lullaby ‘may relieve pain in newborns’ First-of-its-kind study finds laughter is indeed good medicineBlood tests in barber shops, supermarkets and mosques as NHS launches drive to tackle heart diseaseStudy finds dogs actually do respond better when their owners use ‘baby talk’Follow us on social media under #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interview one of the Caribbean festival’s women pioneers, Linett Kamala, to discuss the Original Sounds Collective music mentoring programme. Record numbers of female DJs, producers and engineers will be visible at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Nasa scientist says she’s ‘certain’ that alien bacteria is alive in our Solar System. ‘I beat champ Sir Mo running...but media duties afterwards hit my mental health’, we speak to athlete Ellis Cross.Also in this episode:Historic Trump mugshot after Georgie arrest and first X/tweets for 2.5 years.Why are Londoners buying polluting classic cars to fight Ulez?Unhealthy habits pave road to heart attackWartime codebreaker HQ hosts AI summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Impact of radioactive water on people and environment deemed “negligible”. Tumblr CEO on open-sourcing social media. Why MKBHD isn’t happy with the Playstation Portal. Avicii’s hit song reaches major Spotify milestone. In this episode:Japan releases radioactive water after Fukushima disasterTumblr CEO Matt Mullenweg discusses his plans to make the platform ‘amazing’ - find the full interview here.Video game technology ‘helps paralysed woman speak’Chinese spy ‘used LinkedIn to target British officials’Lockdowns and masks ‘unequivocally reduced Covid infections’Avicii’s Wake Me Up hits two billion Spotify streamsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Operation success after 9-hour procedure. How climate change is driving wild dogs to extinction. X users react to Elon’s latest update. Is India about to make space history? In this episode:Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane explains UK’s first womb transplantZoological Society of London’s Dr Dani Rabaiotti on African wild dogs’ extinction riskX users react to Elon Musk’s move to hide headlines from news linksThreads website ‘coming soon’Research: Hard-of-hearing music fans prefer a different soundNasa invites students to rise to 2024 Human Exploration Rover ChallengeFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six schoolchildren and two teachers trapped 900ft above Pakistan ravine. Why iPhone 15 charging cables are so special. The revolutionary tech turning Co2 into propane fuel. Microsoft's new plan to seek approval for Activision takeover. In this episode:Three Scottish projects win funding from the UK Space AgencyStudy: Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and strokeMicrosoft submits new plan in £54bn Activision takeover battle with UK competition watchdogOsteoarthritis may affect nearly one billion people by 2050KFC’s VR game that rewards players with free chickenThe voice of Mario is stepping down after 27 yearsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tropical Storm Hilary latest as magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits and California braces for ‘life-threatening’ floods.Wildfires: At least 30,000 households in British Columbia in Canada are told to evacuate, and officials say that the wildfire on the Spanish Island of Tenerife was ‘started deliberately’. India gets one step closer to winning the space race, as it announces its moon lander is days from touching down - one day after news broke about the crash of Russia’s unmanned craft. Also in this episode:Excitement builds over release of Starfield - but developers aren’t happy with leaks onlineMusk admits X may be doomed to fail as new glitch wipes out pictures from former Twitter platformUK’s first menopause education programme being launched by UCLBarclays says social media firms should reimburse online purchase scam victimsWhy us Brits appear to have fallen out of love with tea… Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A British Museum curator was sacked after the disappearance of jewellery and gems. His son says his father “hasn’t done anything” and is “devastated” to have lost his life’s work.Researchers at the Florida Atlantic University says 95% of smartwatch and fitness straps harbour nasty things like e-coli, which they found on 60 percent. Hurricane Hilary could be the first tropical storm to make landfall in Southern California since 1939, causing “significant and rare impacts”.Also in this episode:What’s in the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare game?Researchers in Sweden say divorced men with diabetes could have a greater risk of limb amputationEating salad while on antibiotics could create dangerous superbug23-million-year-old relative to today's seals may have used whiskers to forageHD 45166: Astronomers identify a new type of star three thousand light years away from Earth, and it's bigger than the sunBlue light filter glasses may not make a difference, say a team at Melbourne UniversityWatch out! Venomous snakes are out of hibernation early in the East Coast of Australia due to global warming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of England’s history-making Women’s World Cup final against Spain, we’re joined by Evening Standard football writer Simon Collings, who reports from Sydney on the evolution of match technology. Pig kidneys ‘worked in human for week’ at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Eating vegetables ‘could help ease lung illness’. Also in this episode:British Museum probes theft of 3,000 ancient artefactsLG 27-inch StanbyME Go tablet needs its own suitcaseRooting for contestants at Tree of the Year awardsXbox driver-style penalty points for bullyingWomen’s rugby players use boot laces to save crash victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Famous Space Telescope discovers one of the universe’s oldest galaxies, formed a mere 390 million years after the Big Bang. LiDAR drones reveal WW2 Battle of the Bulge secrets, we speak to conflict archaeologist Dr Birger Stichelbaut, who was behind the discovery. Snapchat’s My AI chatbot goes rogue. Vitamin D intake may reduce cancer deaths, study finds. Also in this episode:Lung illness link in young vapersWhat is a ‘demon particle’ and why is it critical to future power security?Scientists reconstruct Pink Floyd hit from human brain waves‘I hate snakes’...Harrison Ford gets named after a...snake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Military scientists at China’s weapons tech research lab say they’ve beaten overheating problems to create the world’s first never-ending laser gun. London rapper and television presenter Professor Green tells Tech and Science Daily the impact of “data poverty” on families. Police chief urges parents crackdown on TikTok shop looters. NSPCC says 34,000 online grooming crimes were committed ahead of internet safety law. NHS cancer drug trial’s “incredibly impressive” results.Also in this episode:Parkinson’s drug hope to cut alcoholismLost £64million RAF jet secret seabed salvageFake $1 billion 'OpenAI' news on London Stock Exchange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Quantum superchemistry’ has been created made for the first time at ultra-cold temperatures - and its hoped the process could help with processing for quantum computers. Maui wildfires: Latest on devastating blazes leaving 93 dead. ‘Give social media addicts therapy’, urge doctors.Also in this episode:Russian moon lander Luna-25’s history-making data collectionSix-fold parking charge hike to beat London pollutionQuit smoking messages planned for inside cigarette packsFood security warning over climate crisisSelf-driving jam as robotaxis block road Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis Pugh to swim 315 miles in 30 days to raise awareness of pollution. Virgin Galactic’s first space tourist on “most exciting day of my life”. Robotaxis approved to operate 24/7 in California. Apple is moving the end call button on the iPhone. In this episode: Lewis Pugh explains his 315-mile swim, and why he’s doing itTiny particle’s ‘wobble’ could be start of a major discovery – scientistsEnd call button moves and other iOS 17 updates explained'Smart’ socks that track distress in people living with dementia could transform careEdinburgh restaurant sets up sushi belt powered by laughter Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First paying passenger to blast off 18 years after buying ticket. Drake won’t be happy: Google & Universal negotiating over AI-generated music tool. Disney ‘actively exploring’ crackdown on password sharing. Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests a recipe that would create chlorine gas. In this episode:Our Tech Journalist Simon Hunt explains there is a market for Virgin Galactic flightsMars may once have had Earth-like seasons conducive to life Government not anti-encryption, says Technology SecretaryResearch shows the International Space Station is dangerously dustyFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 40 million voters may have had data stolen in potentially one of biggest data breaches in UK history. It comes as police in Northern Ireland also suffer a “monumental” data breach. Mary-Ann Russon, science and technology reporter for the Evening Standard explains.Plus, have scientists solved a human evolution mystery? And why Red Dead Redemption on Nintendo Switch and PS4 is causing backlash among fansAlso in this episode:Did Apple TV's blockbuster Tetris movie ‘rip off’ Gizmodo editor-in-chief’s book?Evidence suggests ‘ape-men’ 3,000 years ago had some culture habits similar to modern humanityWhy walking 4,000 steps a day could reduce risk of dying from heart diseasesAre T&C’s on major video-sharing platforms too complicated to understand?You can find out more about the UK’s Electoral Commission data breach via their FAQ page here: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/privacy-policy/public-notification-cyber-attack-electoral-commission-systems/information-about-cyber-attack Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa data suggest the red planet’s rotation is accelerating every year by about 4 milliarcseconds – leading to a shortening of the day there.Research has found the brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ is different in people who are overweight or living with obesity. We hear from the study’s first author about the significance.A global study finds a link between antibiotic resistance and air pollution. Also in this episode:Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the yearSnapchat reportedly under scrutiny from UK watchdog over underage usersUrban foxes ‘bolder but not cleverer’ than rural cousinsStudy reveals key cause of restricted blood flow to brain in vascular dementia‘Meteor shower’ over Australia actually Russian rocket re-entering atmospherePassenger plane from Italy goes to Africa instead of London GatwickFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Dame Jenny Harries, head of the UK Health Security Agency, helps unveil the new centre aimed at tackling pandemics by preventing ‘Disease X’.Plus, is artificial intelligence taking over Edinburgh Fringe? And even Zoom is sending staff back to the office. Also in this episode:Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surfaceA US study of the state of Michigan suggests areas with lower bird diversity ‘have more mental health hospital admissions’ Study finds giant space ‘umbrella’ tethered to asteroid could protect Earth from climate crisisUK man bitten by cat contracts previously unknown and ‘extensive’ bacterial infectionMPs say devices such as baby monitors and smart speakers are enabling abuseZuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The people getting ‘engaged’ to virtual partners. Why experts are concerned about AI relationships. What is the Ring Nebula? See the James Webb Telescope’s newest image. New realtime justice for Call of Duty cheaters. In this episode: Emma Loffhagen explains the rise of AI girlfriends, and why experts are worried James Webb Space Telescope captures new images of the Ring NebulaConsuming foods with added sugars may increase risk of kidney stonesReport: UK risks wasting wind farms achievement without new links to gridGoogle to offer alerts when your private contact info appears onlineResearch prescribes 25 minutes of slow walking for older patients in hospitalLight-skinned people ‘lack genes that protect against UV radiation’Call of Duty now shows you when a cheater’s been booted from the gameFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google AI researchers make music from the brain’s reaction to songs. US court rules Reddit doesn’t need to identify users who discuss pirating. Labour MP apologises for sharing fake Rishi Sunak image. Why killer whales are learning to attack boats. In this episode:Meta seeks EU user consent to show targeted Facebook and Instagram adsYouTube takes on TikTok with tool to easily turn any video into a ShortChinese regulators propose two-hour phone limit per day for under 18sAtlantic orcas 'learning from adults' to target boats39 million-year-old extinct whale ‘may be heaviest animal that ever lived’Follow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tumour-targeting drug being trialled in humans for the first time.The collab no one saw coming: Threads & Abraham Lincoln. Tesla owners report losing their steering while driving. Why Mr Beast isn’t happy with his own-brand burgers. In this episode: Study: Irregular sleep patterns linked to harmful gut bacteriaTesla under investigation for Model 3 and Model Y steering wheels that freeze upBrain stimulation treatment could ‘transform the lives’ of children with ADHD‘AI may be able to safely assess breast cancer scans’Teenage boy finds intact megalodon tooth on Essex beachMrBeast is suing his ghost kitchen partner over ‘inedible’ MrBeast BurgersFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euclid space image 'one millionth' of night sky, with more images coming this year. Neighbour complaints lead to Elon’s ‘X’ sign removal. Can Kombucha help type 2 diabetes? The killer ocean heatwave destroying Florida’s corals. In this episode:Euclid Project manager Giuseppe Racca explains first space imagesMIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materialsGoogle begins offering free AI training courses in the UK Study: One drink a day could raise blood pressureChinese Zoo forced to deny its sun bears are humans dressed in costumesFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of new oil and gas licences approved by Rishi Sunak despite global warming. Would renewables would be quicker to roll out? Super-rare ‘Blue Moon’ due in August. Nasa to launch free space streaming service. Could GPS predict earthquakes two hours ahead? In this episode:Fraser Stewart from Regen explains why new UK oil & gas licences will take decades to provide energyTwo supermoons to appear in August - culminating in rare blue moonChildren increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shopsNasa to launch free streaming service featuring live missions and original showsElon Musk reinstates Kanye West's X account British-built satellite successfully returned to Earth in assisted crashScottish island gives scientists ‘head start’ for examining rocks from MarsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British-built satellite Aeolus is set to be deliberately crashed into the Atlantic Ocean by the European Space Agency. Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and TomTom team up in what looks like an attempt to take down Google Maps. Vegetable oil can now power trains in a UK first.Also in this episode:More fallout from the Ministry of Defence accidental email mishapTwitter in transition to ‘everything app’ X will ‘only have dark mode’Study finds connected cars can identify dangerous roads before crashes happen Netflix faces backlash over $900k AI job ad amid Hollywood strikesStudy uncovers what nap times reveal about young children’s brain development An ancient Roman emperor’s theatre is unearthed under a Four Seasons hotel… Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Revelations from the US congress UFO hearing as pilot says government 'hiding crucial information'. Slack, the workplace messaging service, experienced an outage this morning, impacting millions.The Met Office says last year’s heatwave could be considered a ‘cool’ year by the end of the century - largely due to climate change. Also in this episode:Scientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond findsSwan upping: Royal cygnet numbers drop by 40% in a yearTwitter user gives up @X username to platform's official accountFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tech journalist David Phelan is in Seoul for the final Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year. A study finds Atlantic Ocean current ‘could collapse as soon as 2025’ and plunge Europe into a deep freeze.Nasa temporarily loses contact with the ISS and is forced to use backup systems for the first time ever.Also in this episode:‘Completely new’ cancer drug offers hope to millionsDiscovery of key inflammation trigger behind ageing could help humans live longerUK and Europe join forces on ground-breaking European Solar Telescope project Wall squats better at lowering blood pressureRare Apple computer trainers on sale for $50,000Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spotify premium subscribers in the UK will now pay £1 extra per month - going from £9.99 to £10.99. We hear from the Health Foundation about their report suggesting an additional 2.5 million people will have major illnesses by 2040.Apple at centre of $1 billion lawsuit as UK app developers join forces against 'excessive' charges.  Also in this episode:Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket launch may have ‘punched hole’ in edge of space TikTok adds text-only posts Study finds ‘nutritional content of most plant-based milk doesn’t match cow’s milk’ Xbox announces pizza-scented controllerFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s Elon Musk’s master plan for X? The Evening Standard’s Simon Hunt explains all. Thousands evacuated due to wildfires in Greece. UK government minister says a 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars “will remain in place” – despite pressure from some Conservatives to review the deadlines. Also in this episode: Nasa: Did an alien spacecraft crash on Mars? Microsoft’s ditching the Mail and Calendar Apps Worldcoin: ChatGPT’s Sam Altman enters the crypto ring Green-grown Barley may be good for the environment but is it good enough for Scotland’s national drink?Shares in Ocado shot up after a long-running battle over Robot patents ended at the weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gene behind our upright walk could answer questions about arthritis. Are modern day shoes making our feet weak? TikTok launches Spotify and Apple Music rival. The NPC Streamers making $7,000 a day. In this episode:Vivobarefoot co-founder on how modern shoes make out feet weakWhy Greenland’s ice sheets might not be as stable as first thoughtArwen AI expert on content moderation and why advertisers have left Twitter Will TikTok’s music streaming app come to the UK? Immune systems develop ‘silver bullet’ defences against common bacteriaThe NPC Streamers making $7,000 a dayFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ofcom: TikTok is the favoured single news source among 12-15 year olds. How ‘green prescribing’ could save the NHS millions. Warning: your pet rabbit could be suffering from ear disease. How Pokemon Go is gamifying sleep. In this episode: Dom Higgins from The Wildlife Trust explains ‘green prescribing’ Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costsDate set for European Space Agency satellite to fall to EarthWhatsApp finally comes to smartwatchesFifth of pet rabbits in UK have painful or debilitating ear diseaseMicrosoft Teams is adding Maybelline’s AI-powered ‘makeup’ filtersHow to track sleep in Pokémon GoFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI regulation: Are we focused on the wrong things? Data shows Threads usage is dipping already. MI6 boss explains why AI won’t replace human spies. EA Sports FC 24: just another FIFA? In this episode:Matt Davies from the Ada Lovelace Institute explains AI regulation recommendationsOur Games Reviewer Stuart Andrews dissects EA Sports FC 24Mammal and dinosaur found ‘locked in mortal combat’ from 125m years agoAstronomers discover exoplanet that may have a sibling sharing the same orbitStudy: Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workoutsFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Donanemab gives patients months without symptoms. Extreme weather like Europe’s heatwave is ‘new normal’ - WMO. Could face scans end queues for Eurostar? Neopets are making a comeback. In this episode:Alzheimer’s Society’s Sian Gregory explains Donanemab drug breakthroughHow hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline in adults at higher dementia riskMillions of US military emails ‘sent to Russia ally Mali by mistake due to typing errors’Face scans set up to cut congestion for Eurostar passengersGreen turtles fed at same seagrass meadows 3,000 years agoFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.