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Potential 160,000 measles cases predicted for the capital. Will we all have microchip implants in future? Sony agrees 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ‘cautionary tale’ for tech bosses. In this episode:Biohacker Len Noe explains how we’re becoming ‘trans humans’ and how chip implants can make us more secureProfessor Barney Dunn explains new ADepT talking therapies for depressionElon Musk says Twitter cashflow still negative amid 50% drop in ad revenueSony agrees to 10-year Call of Duty deal with MicrosoftLoveholidays embraces AI to help its European expansion plans take offFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAG union actors strike over digital replicas worries. Nothing Phone (2): the android for iPhone lovers? ESA to attempt first of its kind manoeuvre on falling satellite. The TikTok 10-second grope videos explained. In this episode:Our tech journalist David Phelan’s views on the Nothing Phone (2)Italian court decision sparks groping protests on TikTokAspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHOEurope’s all-time temperature record could be brokenWhy fans are not happy with new EA Sports FC 24 game trailerAlmost two-thirds of Tinder's users are already in a relationshipFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing plants on the moon: a 72-hour growth window, tackling radiation, and how science ‘surprises us’. Apple brings tap to pay on iPhone to the UK. Elon Musk launches ChatGPT rival. Plastic discovered at almost every coral reef on earth. In this episode:Lauren Fell, Director of Lunaira One discusses growing plants on the MoonJames Webb Space Telescope celebrates a year of space operations with new imageAbove-the-elbow amputee ‘moves individual fingers in bionic limb in world first’Perseverance rover discovers diverse organic matter in a crater on MarsHidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings revealed by chemical imagingFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists close to declaring ‘Anthropocene’ epoch to mark human impact. Microsoft wins fight to buy Activision Blizzard in the US. AI existential threat ‘years and years and years’ away. White House sets out plan to tackle rise in ‘zombie drug’ deaths. In this episode: Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade discusses AI, regulation and a more ‘human-centric’ worldParts of the Moon’s surface ‘200 million years older than previously thought’New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’North Korea fires ‘longest-ever’ missile flight after threatening USUnborn babies use ‘greedy’ father gene to get more food from mothersFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian study shows potential links between occupations and excess ovarian cancer risks. Is Tumblr about to make a comeback? Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport. Is Twitter limiting users’ access to Threads links? In this episode:Peers demand curbs on harmful algorithms introduced to Online Safety BillFCA: People using unregistered crypto ATMs risk losing their moneySame-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in macaque monkeysNew research suggests people can ‘hear’ silenceFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Mosseri reveals priorities for Threads platform as it hits 100 million+ users. Feeding cows daffodil extract = less methane. Security firm’s AI fake news warning. Apple’s special in-store plans for Vision Pro. In this episode:Can feeding cows daffodils drastically cut methane emissions? Security firm Mithril Security reveals how open-source AI models can be modified to spread fake newsMartin Lewis warns against 'frightening' AI-generated scam videoOver-the-counter painkillers could go green with paper-industry wasteGoogle’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitalsCrunch talks on deep-sea mining begin in JamaicaApple’s appointment-only plans for roll out of Vision Pro headsetFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The truth about UFOs is out there, according to a congressman Tim Burchett, who claims he’s seen classified footage of physics-defying alien craft. Turning plants into a digital orchestra to boost mental health, with RCA graduate Feiyang Xia (and these organic musicians can even play Star Wars). James Webb Space Telescope spies ‘furthest black hole’. Twitter’s legal threat over Meta’s Threads ‘trade secrets’. Also in this episode:Online Safety Bill fears for Wikipedia’s futureCabinet Office told to release Johnson’s Covid WhatsApp messagesNew PlayStation leaked...by MicrosoftHow to help your child with maths using board games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Meta’s latest land-grab for a piece of another tech company’s market share as Threads goes live - with 10 millions sign-ups for the platform just seven hours after launch, according to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg. Evening Standard technology journalist Mary-Ann Russon explains the Threads user experience. Online Safety Bill: The end of WhatsApp for Brits? Listen how a VR audio project being showcased by Royal Society helps train “digital ears” for hearing-impaired teens, with Dr Lorenzo Picinali, head of Imperial College London’s Audio Experience Design research group.Also in this episode:AI 'encouraged teen’s Queen murder crossbow plot'Europe’s Ariane-5 rocket completes final launchNot enough sleep lessens brain benefits of exercise Giant stone artefacts found in Ice Age site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A passenger on an earlier dive in OceanGate’s doomed Titan tells of the terror at the submersible piloted by late CEO Stockton Rush becoming stuck near Titanic after power failed two hours into the descent. Record hottest day as global temp hits 17C. Stop badgering social media firms, judge tells Biden White House. Call of Duty’s psyops to beat cheating players. Also in this episode:Not another spag bol...elephants also like different dinnersBlondie star’s kids drumming plan to beat autismLuke, I am your minter...new Star Wars coins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook owner Meta has announced the imminent launch of a short-form text app called Threads, which will be integrated into Instagram. Flying car gets FAA approval. Google: ‘We’ve built a quantum computer’. Could a ‘naked’ tennis racket help boost recycling? Smart watches link to help early Parkinson’s disease detection.Also in this episode:“Ethical” AI to be used for university teachingGoogle Maps could show live petrol prices after watchdog fuel rulingDrama of lightning across Earth snapped by weather satellite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole source code for the original title in the hit Far Cry series has been leaked online, with developer CD Projekt Red yet to respond. NHS 75th anniversary: ‘Know our value’, striking docs tell government. Wimbledon 2023: Anyone for VR tennis training? Ulez expansion: Illegal levels of toxic air found in outer London.Also in this episode:‘Supermoon’ is coming - why’s it so bright?Amazon dolphins’ risk from fishing and dams‘Water cremations’ to cut eco impact of death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ESA satellite that will map the universe. How Euclid will ‘stress-test’ Einstein’s theory of relativity. Study: higher lean muscle mass might protect against Alzheimer’s. The AI tech that makes your game concept a reality. In this episode:University of Surrey’s Bob Nichol explains ESA's Euclid satellite space missionVirgin Galactic’s first spaceflight goes successfullyStudy: Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer’s diseaseHow Meta’s laying the groundwork to compete with app storesParts of NHS lack ‘basic, functioning IT equipment’, MPs warnEnvironmental teams on stand-by to pump rivers with oxygen to save fishMilky Way pictured in ‘ghostly particles’ using Antarctic ice detectorsFRVR show off their AI-powered game developer toolFollow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 90-minute flight to host microgravity experiments. Scientists baffled by planet discovery. The MS breakthrough that could lead to new treatments. Are octopuses capable of dreaming? In this episode:Professor Stephen Sawcer, Cambridge University, explains MS gene breakthrough‘Secret of the universe’ gravitational waves seen for first time140 major brands are paying for ads that end up on unreliable AI-written sitesResearchers developing AI tool that could speed up dementia diagnosisSmart gloves ‘could allow stroke patients to relearn to play the piano’Follow us on Twitter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Orangutans ‘can make two sounds at the same time, similar to human beatboxing’. Dr Adriano Lameira from the University of Warwick and lead author of the study, explains what clues this gives us in terms of language evolution. Scientists warn Italian supervolcano has a ‘realistic possibility’ of erupting, and TikTok is to let parents filter out videos they don't want their children to see.Also in this episode:Strange large alien planet could be trapped in the edge of Solar System South Koreans become younger under new age-counting lawWhy you might see the likes of Adele and Britney protesting outside the UK Meta offices The annoying beep that cost one university decades of researchFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A roughly 160-metre-wide asteroid is travelling towards Earth and is classified by astronomers as ‘potentially hazardous’. Scientists find a ‘cannibal human ancestor’ species and why Nasa astronauts are recycling 98% of water from their urine and sweat. Also in this episode:Dolphin mums use baby talk to call to their young Prison terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consentNasa finds key life building block carbon molecule in spaceFacebook owner Meta launches virtual reality subscription serviceIs this the reason the megalodon became extinct?An Australian dragon comes ‘back from the dead’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research finds that the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s centre is ‘not as dormant as previously thought’.Report says NHS performing ‘substantially less well’ than similar countries, and targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner to be rolled outAlso in this episode:Mutant enzyme ‘helps prostate cancer to spread and become more aggressive’Aerial laser scanning helps uncover remains of ancient Mayan city deep in remote jungle Twitter hacker who took over Musk, Obama, Biden accounts in 2020 gets prison sentenceTeen who died on Titan sub brought Rubik’s Cube in bid to beat world recordThe shopping trolleys that ‘could save lives’ Snake warning as hot weather sees pets escaping at record levels Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ancient Dutch burial mound designed as a solar calendar. How US Navy tech detected Titan’s implosion hours after it lost contact with the mothership. Lab-grown chicken gets USDA approval. Marvel criticised for use of AI in Secret Invasion. In this episode:Dr Tony Gamble,Marquette University, on How DNA was sequenced from NHM’s giant stuffed Victorian ‘super-gecko’AI to be deployed more widely across the NHSNASA volunteers set to live in a simulated Mars habitat for a whole yearNew powers promised to stop tech firms from stonewalling bereaved familiesMarvel criticised for using AI to make new show's credits artworkFollow us on Twitter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sub search continues: hull concerns raised in 2018 ‘ignored’ say US court docs. Hybrid working ‘here to stay’ says LinkedIn. Met Office: London summers 'will be as hot as Nice by 2070’. Princess Peach makes a comeback with new Switch game. In this episode:LinkedIn’s UK Country Manager Ngaire Moyes on hybrid working, search tools and AI57,000-year-old Neanderthal wall art uncovered in FranceGroup-IB report says over 100,000 stolen ChatGPT accounts listed on the dark web‘Poo transplant’ clinical trial hope for liver disease patientsMark Zuckerberg looks ready to fight Elon Musk in a cage matchFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian aircraft’s sonar detects underwater sounds in search for the Titan sub. How people might be using AI to automate responses on a site that pays them to train AI. Does the UK government really have a plan for green energy? In this episode:Transreport's Emma Partlow explains Passenger Assistance rail app to revolutionise disabled travel Environmental campaigner set for Supreme Court oil drilling fightMars, Venus and the Moon to be visible from London over summer solsticeOne in five women ‘conceive naturally after having baby via fertility treatment’Samsung kits let you repair your own phone from homeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OceanGate's Dr Steve Ross, chief scientist of the 2022 Titanic survey expedition, on how the vessel functions, plus Submarine escape expert Steve Thorpe, from marine survival company Survitec, explains the difficulty of the OceanGate submersible search and rescue operation. The crew are believed to have between 70 to 96 hours of air. Bringing the vessel back to the surface ‘the only way’ to rescue the crew. North Atlantic conditions ‘unpredictable’. Also in this episode:Bangor University’s Professor Yueng-Djern Lenn on the ‘severe’ marine heatwave around the seas of the British IslesReddit hackers demand $4.5 million ransom and API pricing changesPre-historic long-necked reptiles were decapitated by their predatorsThe ‘world’s first’ air fryer shopping aisleFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whoopi takes to Instagram over Diablo IV beef. Switzerland votes to cut back on fossil fuels. First disabled astronaut says his selection sends a ‘powerful message’. Is Amazon Prime Lite coming to the UK? In this episode:Marine Conservation Society’s Sandy Luk on the sewage consultation to boost our river and coastal water quality.Amazon launches cheaper Prime Lite subscription abroad - is the UK next?Self-propelling robot endoscope ‘could make bowel cancer screening comfortable’Charity announces ‘historic’ investment in MND clinical drug trialTests begin on 3D-printed rocket engine that could power UK space launchesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new species of dinosaur has been named following a lockdown research project focussing on an Isle of Wight skeleton excavated in the 1990s. Tech & Science Daily discovers more about the vegetarian ankylosaur with Stuart Pond, a scientific associate at the Natural History Museum’s Department of Earth Sciences. Hacker gang Clop pressures ransom victims on dark web. The iPhone that doesn’t need a case. Western diet link to young colorectal cancer.Also in this episode:Dog bites heat & pollution linkMeghan & Harry’s $25m Spotify deal axedHow to see five planets in the morningWorld’s smallest handbag the size of a breadcrumb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

University of Cambridge and California Institute of Technology scientists say they’ve created synthetic early human embryos using “reprogrammed” stem cells - opening research potential and ethical concerns. NHS junior doctors resume strike as government pay row deepens. Microsoft temporarily blocked from acquiring Activision. Assassin’s Creed VR game revealed in first trailer. PlayStation Plus new games - and new PS5 streaming.Also in this episode:Reddit apps protest: Mods continue blackout amid impasse with bossesInflammatory bowel disease links to increased stroke riskHuman ancestor Lucy ‘had knee joints to walk fully upright’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mobile giants Vodafone and CK Hutchison, which owns Three UK, have agreed a merger to create Britain’s biggest phone operator. ‘Massive impact’ of Covid-19 lockdowns given ‘very little thought’ by government, inquiry hears. AI’s human colleagues ‘lonelier, boozier & exhausted’, says the University of Georgia. Also in this episode:‘Google maps for Mars’ lets Earthlings surf Red PlanetTiny Scottish island get super-fast internet from spaceGlow-worm romance dimmed by street lights, study findsGTA IV & Red Dead Redemption still hits many years after release Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The inquiry’s first module will focus on whether the pandemic was properly planned for and “whether the UK was adequately ready for that eventuality”. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at London Tech Week on AI risks & NHS use. Twitter 2.0 with Linda Yaccarino as boss - but can the platform be "accurate info source"? Revealed: Apple’s cheap Reality One alternative to Vision Pro VR.Also in this episode:New cancer study looking at fat build-up in the human body for women and menSpace satellite will map buildings losing most heatHow to spot Venus as it passes through a galactic Beehive ClusterSir Paul McCartney says he got a little help from AI ...for ‘new’ Beatles track Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak kicks off London Tech Week 2023. From the event: TfL deploys AI-connected sensors to improve traffic congestion and air pollution, we speak to London’s chief digital officer, Theo Blackwell. And, these shoes are made for walking...in VR, with start-up Freeaim.Also in this episode:Philippines’ Mayon Volcano erupts: thousands evacuatedR/complaints: Reddit forums have gone darkWhy have so many dead fish washed up along the Gulf Coast in Texas?Xbox Games Showcase: Star Wars Outlaws and Forza Motorsport announcementsFour’s a magic number...science of the perfect dinner party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study suggests that a lack of a specific molecule which is found in the body - called taurine - could be speeding up the ageing process.Joe Biden says the US is looking to the UK to “lead the effort” on how artificial intelligence is regulated, and weekend heat-health alert is raised to amber in parts of England.Also in this episode:Study suggests that long space missions are damaging astronauts’ brainsTurbulence is increasing due to climate changeOctopuses beat the cold by ‘editing genetic material in less than a day’ Instagram could be getting an AI chatbot with multiple personalitiesWhiskers on an elephant’s trunk may help it feel and balance objects Why curly hair might have more benefits than you’re aware ofFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York hits pollution record with hundreds of flights delayed amid Canada wildfire haze.Heat-health warning for parts of England as UK prepares for hottest day of 2023, and a deadly ‘irreversible’ heart condition is in fact reversed in a major breakthrough.  Also in this episode:TikTok owner ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong protestersWhatsApp adding Twitter-like ability with new 'channels' featureCrackdown on firms marketing cryptoassets to be introduced by City regulatorNewly-discovered dinosaur may have been a last gasp for its speciesScientists demonstrate wireless power transmission from space to Earth for first time‘Virgin’ crocodile found to have made herself pregnantFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cybercrime gang, Clop, is warning major British companies - such as the BBC, Boots and British Airways - to email them before 14th June or stolen data from over 100,000 staff will be published.Netflix users discover a way to avoid its password-sharing ban and what to expect from Fortnite Chapter 4 Series 3.Also in this episode:Scientists spot organic molecules in a galaxy 12 billion light-years away AI will now summarise your Zoom calls for youPsychedelic drugs to treat depression without causing hallucinations may finally be nearTimber recovered from trench believed to oldest carved wood found in BritainWhat happened when Charlie Brooker got ChatGPT to write a Black Mirror episodeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at Apple’s Vision Pro headset, the company's ‘most advanced device ever’, and share details of what to expect from iOS 17.A cyber security breach exposes tens of thousands of UK workers' personal details - with the BBC, BA and Boots among victims.Also in this episode:AI could ‘kill many humans’ within two years, says Rishi Sunak’s technology adviser - as the PM is set to lobby Joe Biden for UK ‘leadership’ role in its development & regulationChildren's doctors call for ban on disposable vapesSyphilis and gonorrhoea cases in England hit record levelsMicrosoft to pay $20m for child privacy violationsHow your office plants are actually working for you…Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tech reporter on Apple’s expected ‘mixed reality' headset announcement - its first entirely new product for eight years. Nasa invites you to sign its ‘message in a bottle’ that will fly to Jupiter’s moon, and Elon Musk snaps up another top NBCUniversal executive for Twitter.Also in this episode:Research suggests fatal heart attacks are more common on a MondayActivist promoting carbon capture walks from London to Istanbul to mark World Environment Day'Extinct' butterfly species reappears in UKJapan to launch satellite made of wood in 2024The secret to living to 100 may have just been revealedFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could dust from lunar landings jeopardise future missions? Reddit responds to criticism of its plans to hike API costs. Are delivery apps charging double for your groceries? South Korea uses AI to 'weigh' North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In this episode:University of Aberdeen academics prepare for mission to Mars in bid to prove water theoryBoris Johnson willing to send all Covid inquiry lockdown messagesDriverless car rental service Fetch launches in Milton KeynesMicro-needling and cupping therapy may have benefits to your skinMotorola releases new Razr flip phone rangeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Describe the scene, generate the photo: Bjorn Karmann’s AI ‘camera’. Speaking to us from Kyiv, Supernatural actor Misha Collins explains how volunteers are demining Ukraine. Developer claims Reddit ‘could charge him $20m a year to keep his app working’. Major leap forward for endometriosis treatments. In this episode:Danish designer Bjorn Karmann explains the tech behind his Paragraphica camera - see it hereMisha Collins discusses demining in Ukraine and fundraising through United 24Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus spews massive water plume Brown fat breakthrough could lead to new obesity treatmentsStudy: Silent zoo tours can generate new perspectives on animals Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expert responds to big tech’s AI extinction warning. Researchers find 4,000-year-old plague DNA in Britain. North Korea’s failed attempt to launch first spy satellite into space. Why we need to tackle in-flight cabin fumes. In this episode:Cecilia Rikap from City, University of London on artificial intelligence ‘extinction’ warningPontus Skoglund and Pooja Swali from the Francis Crick Institute explain 4,000-year-old plague DNA discoveryChinese Scientist: 'Don't rule out' COVID-19 lab leak theory‘Smart bandages’ could improve outcomes for patients with non-healing woundsWhy fish are relocating to colder watersThe Red panda that escaped from Newquay ZooFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Demo shows real in-game conversations with NPCs. Are we closer to cargo drone same-day deliveries? Mining firm LKAB on why we need more precious metals. Why Gen-Z are opting for ‘dumb phones’. In this episode:Nvidia shows off AI-conversations with in-game charactersDronamics co-founder Svilen Rangelov explains their cargo drone plansAnders Lindberg from LKAB on why they’re moving a Swedish City for a metal mineTheranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to begin 11-year stint in prisonScientists: Diet low in flavanols may drive age-related memory lossMega study planned to examine how social media and other tech affects mental healthWhy Gen-Z are opting for ‘dumb phones’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stunning images of galaxies, nebula and stars 200,000 light years away from Earth captured using multiple telescopes have been revealed by Nasa. Switch..is that you..Sony’s Project Q handheld revealed. AI model ‘can predict aggressive breast cancer spread’. Success! Branson’s Virgin Galactic blasts humans into space. Cute rare British hazel dormice get a pre-release London Zoo health check.Also in this episode:Neuralink: Musk says brain chip approved for human testsScathing reviews for The Lord of the Rings Gollum video game spin-offMoD trains AI in tanks to destroy moving targetsFirst glimpse inside Tesla’s Cybertruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The synthetic thunderstorms invention by Massachusetts University Amherst, called Air-gen, is being compared to the ‘Replicator’ on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Game reveals at Sony’s PlayStation Showcase. Nuclear clock ‘step closer’ to reality. ‘Digital brain bridge’ helps paralysed man walk again. Iran ballistic missile launch latest.Also in this episode:Young diabetes link to dementia riskISS astronauts to test new cancer drugsWhy dog owners shouldn’t use ball-throwers on hot days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence-powered “drone wars” sounds like a Star Wars instalment - but now Elon Musk is warning about the very real risk being deployed by on battlefields of the future. Corporate crash and burn for Branson’s Virgin Orbit space firm. The woman who feels no pain. Rare ghost orchid on show in London - with Arnau Ribera Tort, botanical horticulturist at Kew Gardens.Also in this episode:Netflix crackdown on password sharing beginsMale video game characters get 50% more dialogue than womenAmazon’s Alexa to offer better advice on periodsThank crunchie it’s sun-day...awesome close-up honeycomb solar pics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazil’s government declares a six-month state of animal health emergency after its first detection of the highly virulent avian influenza in wild birds. Fake viral AI image showing ‘Pentagon blast’ hits stock market. World’s first AI ballet...but can it Plié?Also in this episode:Two billion people ‘exposed to dangerous heat by 2100’.Why F1 drivers blink at same place in race.Ancient galaxy built around supermassive black hole.Space project test to decode alien messages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consumer group Which? is warning about the most convincing scams it’s seen so far this year, also including new phone malware and fake missing person appeals. Chip-for-tat as China bans US tech-maker Micron Technology. Double amputee ex-Gurkha war hero’s historic Everest climb. Also in this episode:Two million people killed by extreme weather since 1970.Rome’s Trevi Fountain turned black by climate protesters.Mount Etna eruption grounds flights at Sicily’s Catania airport.Sea creatures living in litter from the 1970s.The Welsh radio operator who heard Titanic sinking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could your smartphone be unlocked using a 2D photo? The device which helps amputees feel warmth in their ‘phantom hand’. Is AI about to hit the workplace “like a freight train”? How ChatGPT is coming to your phone. In this episode:40% of phones failed facial recognition test: Which? discuss their findingsInstitute of Cancer Research explain how they’re using artificial intelligencePromoting lower-calorie takeaways in delivery apps ‘could cut obesity’ Research shows humans were kissing as early as 4,500 years agoFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘iKnife’ that can sniff out tumours, a breath test to detect lung cancer and how AI saves doctors’ time. Why is Apple being investigated in France? The US state banning TikTok. High detail 3D Titanic model created using deep sea scans. In this episode:Cancer Research UK’s Sam Godfrey on the ‘golden age’ of researchQuentin Ghesquière from Halt Obsolescence explains Apple investigation in France Early humans in Europe were making fires at least 250,000 years ago – scientistsTeenagers with obesity should be offered weight loss drug, say experts Plastic-eating fungi discovered in man-made 'plastisphere' First-ever full-sized digital replica of the Titanic created Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Treasury Committee says that ‘cryptocurrency trading should be treated as gambling’.New iPhone feature can create a voice that sounds like you in just 15 minutes. Plus, co-founder of Fluus Olivia Ahn explains the first certified fully flushable period pad.Also in this episode:How to see the moon’s ‘Da Vinci glow’ this weekGlobal temperature record of 1.5C ‘more likely than not’ in next five yearsElon Musk says remote work is ‘morally wrong’Bumblebees warm up carrying pollen, raising climate change questionsFacebook and Instagram paid verification starts in UKAnd could a nap be the key to unlocking your creativity?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forrest Gump star Tom Hanks tells the The Adam Buxton Podcast he could live forever in the movies after death with the help of artificial intelligence. Open University's Ben Rider-Stokes on how Jupiter drifted across solar system. WhatsApp feature to lock and hide conversations...for now. EU approves Microsoft’s Activision takeover despite UK veto. Machine learning improves imaging of cell proteins. Surfers call to stop toxic boards. Why Saturn’s rings are younger than thought. Angry birds...buzzard injures runner in airborne attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Civil Aviation Authority is funding medical studies into the effects of suborbital space flights - in which passengers could go into space for a short period of time, before descending to their destination. Kate Winslet calls for crack down on ‘harmful content’ in Bafta TV awards’ speech. Plus, we hear how virtual worlds are being used to beat stress at work  Also in this episode:Nasa AI gives ‘30 minutes of advance warning’ before dangerous solar superstorms strike Earth Astronomers find ‘objects that no one has ever seen before’AI firm founder warns that humans could be controlled by robotsSir James Dyson claims Rishi Sunak's science superpower pledge is hot airWhy baby talk might be more important than you thinkFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rumours spread on who will take over after Elon Musk’s tweet. Wind power overtakes gas in the UK for the first time. Pregnant mum’s life ‘saved by Apple Watch’. How Hammerhead sharks ‘hold their breath’ to stay warm. In this episode:Astronomers spot the largest cosmic explosion ever seenAli Warrington from charity Possible reacts to wind power boost for the UKA-level students still learning about floppy disks but not AI, Parliament toldStudy: AI could help improve heart attack diagnosisRobot camera finds alligator in Florida water pipe Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tech reporter Simon Hunt reviews Google’s newly announced AI tech. Wendy’s to take orders with drive-thru AI bot. The dating app that talks to matches for you. Eurovision’s cyberthreat preparations ‘in a good place’. In this episode:The biggest announcements from Google’s I/O event with Simon HuntGiants of the Jurassic seas were twice the size of a killer whaleCollection of genome sequences hails new era in scientific researchUber set to launch flight bookings in the UKThe breathalyser that can sniff out diseases in real-timeThe dating app which lets AI chat to potential matches on your behalfFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The treatment that helps women avoid passing on defective genes to their child. Foldables, tablets and AI expected at Google’s I/O event. Thousands prescribed antidepressants “without sufficient scientific proof they help” Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad. In this episode:AirBnB co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk on rise in demand for private roomsExperts: Thousands take antidepressants for pain without proof they workBriton pleads guilty to Twitter hack that included Kim Kardashian and Elon MuskUS challenges hackers to break ChatGPT and other AI modelsMr Beast reportedly buys a whole neighbourhood for his family, friends and employeesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schools minister backs artificial intelligence to take over marking and lesson planning. Mystery Chinese spacecraft returns to earth after 276 days in space. Elon Musk teases free Tesla Full Self Driving trial. Hydrogen plane start-up Destinus planning four-hour trips to Australia. In this episode:Dr Kaustubh Adhikari on how humans may have inherited a nose shape gene from NeanderthalsText-to-game? How Lovelace studio’s using AI to create virtual 3D worldsHypersonic plane startup promises 4-hour Europe to Australia flightsButterfly species named after Lord of the Rings villain SauronMark Zuckerberg wins gold and silver medals in first jiu-jitsu tournamentFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a King Charles III coronation tech and media special.The newly-minted monarch’s big day will be streamed, broadcasted, tweeted, browsed and clicked in high dynamic range, real-time 4K across the world’s devices.But its been some 70 years since the UK last saw a monarch’s coronation in the pre-Norman Westminster Abbey.How far has media tech come since the days when the film footage of Queen Elizabeth II had to be flown by plane across the Atlantic to the US, and why did young patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital enjoy a colour television exclusive?We’ll hear from Alex Falk speaking outside Buckingham Palace, who was 17 years old in 1953 working for the Press Association as a photographer’s runner.He describes dashing to get shots across town for printing in their Fleet Street dark room.Plus, Tech & Science Daily is joined by Jean Seaton, professor of media history at the University of Westminster.Professor Seaton explains the evolution of broadcast media technology, the challenges of sending news footage abroad and why the timeless skill of an eye for a good TV shot is critical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.