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London’s Metropolitan police plans a massive deployment of facial recognition cameras at the coronation of King Charles III to find alleged suspects and terrorists seeking to mingle among crowds. Interview with Emmanuelle Andrews, policy and campaigns manager at human rights charity Liberty, who says there’s major unresolved accuracy, bias and data sharing tech issues. Hear the soundtrack to Standard’s free coronation NFT. What’s in the centre of Mars?Also in this episode:Star swallowing whole planet seen for first timeVideo game hides war news to beat Russian censorsAncient DNA link in 20,000-year-old necklaceHow changing seasonal clocks can ruin your sleep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists examine earths ‘leaked radio signals’. Anti-ageing expert highlights two supplements that could actually work. The pet food that could be poisoning dogs. Are you a ‘super memoriser?’ The Ukraine farmer blowing up mines with a remote-controlled armoured tractor. In this episode:Cambridge University academics launch search for ‘super memorisers’ for new studyScientists a step closer to effective treatment for aggressive brain tumourStudy: Adding too much water to whiskies can make them taste the sameWeather conditions ‘may influence song’s success in UK music charts’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deep learning and neural networks expert Geoffrey Hinton, 75, fears the explosion of AI such as ChatGPT and Google’s Bard will fuel misinformation and workplace replacement of humans. White House to study employers’ corporate spy tools. Evening Standard’s free King Charles III coronation NFT with crypto artist Trevor Jones.Also in this episode:Rave UKraine: DJ Mingulitka on EDM collabPings herald NHS Covid-19 app closure‘World most important fossils’ found in WalesSpace tourism $9,000 zero-gravity gigs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russia’s Kosmos-2558 has repeatedly come close to the American military satellite USA-326, which the Pentagon said is meant to gather intelligence.The Evening Standard’s inaugural tech rich list for the UK, revealing the 100 richest founders in the world of tech.Nasa extracts oxygen from lunar soil in ‘big step’ towards living on the Moon.Also in this episode:Muslim dating app loses appeal against Tinder owner Match GroupLego 3D printer builds human skin tissueWikipedia will not perform Online Safety Bill age checksClubhouse cuts half of its staff in mass layoffsThe science behind why we take selfiesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft has hit out at the UK after its regulator blocked the Activision Blizzard takeover - saying the EU is better for firms.Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom first reactions are here, and thousands born by donor eggs or sperm are set to find out their biological origins.Plus, the first direct image of a black hole expelling a powerful jet, you can see it for yourself here: https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/science/south-korea-germany-european-southern-observatory-alma-b1077026.htmlAlso in this episode:Snapchat’s My AI chatbot appears to be creeping people out‘Spectacular’ Roman camps discovered in Arabian desert that could change historyFrogs may have spawned type 2 diabetes breakthroughElizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentenceIn space no one can hear you scream but now, they can hear you ring them...Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Matthew Cobb from the University of Manchester on the evidence that dispels a common misconception around how DNA’s structure was first discovered.Dr Usama Kadri from Cardiff University on how they’re using AI and underwater microphones to detect tsunamis. Plus, why the first private moon landing appears to have failed.Also in this episode:Astronomers solve mystery around quasars 45% of people with concussion ‘show brain injury symptoms six months later’Why you might be struggling to sing along to your favourite songParrots make Facebook friends over video calls Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Captured asteroid or planetary origin? UAE Space Agency discuss moon mystery. The university turning robot concepts into reality. “Significant step forward” in Alzheimer’s research. The artist who wants to go 50-50 on AI cloned music...In this episode:Hessa Almatroushi explains the data behind new high-res Mars moon imagesInSight Mars lander helps researchers record seismic wavesDr Robert Siddall on the Natural Robotics Contest 2023Government pledges £100m investment for AI taskforceThe North Sea power line to connect wind farms to the UKBlinking fish provides insights into how life first evolved on landGrimes: Anyone can use my voice for AI-generated songsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why the UK government is reviewing the emergency alert. The celebs who’ve got their Twitter blue ticks back. The graphene “tattoo” that could help hearts keep their beat. And the new tea blend that allegedly tastes of “stale cigarettes”. Also in this episode:Millions of low-income families missing out on cheap broadband1912 Titanic inquiry plans sell for £195,000Northern Lights illuminate the UK skyShort activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’Researchers develop way to break down masks using fresh air and electricityThe end of Winston Churchill’s favourite tea blendFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extinction Rebellion’s demands as part of ‘The Big One’ eco-event. ChatGPT makes marking coursework ‘virtually impossible’. The Facebook groups selling five-star reviews for cash and products. Elon Musk teases second SpaceX Starship launch ‘in a few months’. In this episode:XR’s Nuala Lam on their protest plans and government demandsHarry Kind from Which? explains fake review Facebook groupsCan wearing the right sports bra increase running performance?Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-shapeStudy reveals insights into sealed ancient Egyptian animal coffinsCat who ‘saved’ owner’s life among finalists in National Cat AwardsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does the brain react to football headers? Simple test could show your risks of developing cognitive impairment. Nasa says its satellite didn’t cause flash of light over Kyiv. The French company offering fine dining…in space. In this episode:Manchester Metropolitan University’s Institute of Sport explains football header studyTwitter’s legacy blue ticks finally set to be removedMice sent to ISS reveal possible link between gut bacteria and bone lossStem cells that ‘get stuck’ may be the reason hair turns grey as people ageDonald Trump releases second wave of NFTsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghostwriter977’s 'Drake' and 'The Weeknd' track dropped from Spotify, Apple Music and others. Why we need to act quicker to slow biodiversity loss. UK businesses urged to beef up their cyber security. Stranded Indonesian fishermen survive for six days without food or water. In this episode:Old NASA satellite set to fall to Earth Dr Robin Freeman from the Zoological Society of London explains biodiversity studyLosing weight can put type 2 diabetes in remission ‘for at least five years’Planets hosted by stars with low metallicity ‘may be more suitable for life’Netflix reveals when password sharing crackdown will finally be rolled outFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

German artist Boris Eldagsen’s AI photography entry. Could WhatsApp become blocked in the UK? Elon Musk claims he’s working on ‘TruthGPT’. The boy who got trapped inside an arcade machine. In this episode:Element CEO Matthew Hodgson on Online Safety Bill encryption concernsStudy: poor diet linked to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes globallyNew shape-shifting antibiotics in the battle against superbugsMystery solved: what were the blue spirals seen in Alaska’s night sky?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What caused Netflix's Love is Blind live reunion failure? Hear the UK’s national alert ringtone before Sunday. Why Elon Musk’s playing down Monday’s SpaceX launch. Why greener jet fuel will reduce passenger demand. In this episode:We speak to Imperial College London about how air pollution is damaging at all stages of lifeFuture MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charityAngry Birds maker Rovio agrees £625m takeover by SegaWhy Spotify is shutting down HeardleFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this promotional episode brought to you in partnership with E.ON Next: What is eco-anxiety? Should we feel powerless about climate change? Can small, green changes make a big difference? Climate Researcher and Comedian Dr Matt Winning, and Clinical Psychologist Dr Patrick Kennedy Williams discuss the concept of eco-anxiety, how it affects young people, and the best ways to deal with concerns about the environment. In this episode:·      How eco-anxiety can affect us and our motivation·      Gen-Z’s awareness of the climate crisis·      How humans have recognised climate changes throughout history·      Why we’re not powerless when it comes to climate change·      How sharing your concerns with others can helpAlso on the Tech & Science Daily feed is a meditative audio resource provided by E.ON Next. If you want more just search “Power up for Change” in your podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode featuring a green noise guided meditation, brought to you in partnership with E.ON Next. If you heard our episode on Eco-Anxiety and How to Deal with It, you’ll know that E.ON Next have created something of an audio toolkit for when eco-anxiety, or anxiety at large, starts to mount.And that’s what we have for you today - a mindfulness meditation. Here for you when you need to reduce stress, address anxiety and improve your well-being. So if you feel you need it now, or at a later date, this chance to take a pause will be waiting. Ready for you to use for rest, renewal, or just a moment of calm to yourself.If you want more just search “Power up for Change” in your podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission has successfully launched after rocket and probe blasted off from French Guiana - following the first attempt being scotched by bad weather. The Open University's Dr Ben Dryer, who’s worked on the Juice project, explains the critical one-second launch window and mission challenges. AI sharpens first photo of supermassive black hole. First driverless(ish) car for Britain - at £18 a month. AI helps ID British therizinosaur by dental records, with the Natural History Museum’s Simon Wills.Also in this episode:Ghana first to approve Oxford University malaria vaccineHearing aids ‘help protect from dementia-linked hearing loss’Danger work...scientists poke sleeping bears for blood clot study Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed Covid’s new Arcturus sub-variant has arrived in Britain. While presently there are under 100 known UK cases, it’s thought to be the most infectious strain yet. Interview with Ashley Johnson, CEO of Applied Atomics, the London start-up making space rocket fuel from water. Astronauts to live in Nasa’s fake Mars for a year. Once-in-lifetime bloom of Ethiopia’s edible tree at Kew Gardens, with research leader Dr James Borrell. Also in this episode:Universe’s cosmic growth map backs Einstein’s gravity theoryParkinson’s diagnosis technique breakthroughClicking hell...mouse use link to stress levels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Holmes was once compared to Steve Jobs, but the failed blood-testing start-up founder will begin her prison sentence at the end of April. An ESA spacecraft is due to launch from Earth this week on the hunt for alien life. Buying Twitter was “no party”, says Elon Musk. Plus, meet New York City’s crime-fighting robots.Also, in this episode:95m-year-old dinosaur find: The other kind of Aussie long-neck...UV light reveals 1,500 year old hidden bible chapterCompeting against ping-pong robots ‘makes brain work harder’Fork’s sake...Why ChatGPT has more cutlery ideas than humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to turn back the “cosmic clock” by capturing larger portions of the universe than ever before. China's ChatGPT Ai bot rival. Government’s vaping starter kit for smokers. Plus, why Herculaneum, Pompeii’s neighbour, was poorly preserved after Vesuvius blast.Also in this episode:Super Mario Bros smashes cinema records & beats SonicFive new species of frogs from Papua New Guinea revealed by Australian scientistsNHS junior doctors’ strikes “risks patient safety”Call for ‘cigarette-style’ under-16s smartphones banUrban elites consume too much water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evening Standard analysis finds gender pay gap at UK arms of tech giants including Facebook, Google, Apple and Monzo has gotten worse.  Dementia linked to air pollution exposure and SpaceX plans to finally launch Starship next week.Also in this episode:‘Life changing’ cancer drug approved for NHS use‘Coherent’ radio signal detected from alien planet, prompting hope in search for lifeCash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbingMore details of the national test of mobile alert systemResearch finds tigers fit into two main personality types - which one would you be? Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trial finds psychedelic drug improves depression symptoms for six months. Ethical hacker explains the dangers of AI data mining. ‘Popping’ plants researchers to expand experiments. World’s ‘most advanced’ humanoid robot admits it’ll never find love. In this episode:White Hat hacker Len Noe discusses AI and data risksProfessor Lilach Hadany from Tel Aviv University explains future plants sound experimentsVirgin Media forced to apologise over broadband outages Say goodbye to the Golf as VW sets its sights on EVsThe mathematical equation behind men’s orgasmsUK team to launch ‘live greenhouse gases’ dashboardEngineered Arts test ChatGPT tech on Ameca humanoid robotFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s estimated 1 million under-13s were inappropriately granted access to TikTok. The first woman and person of colour assigned to a lunar mission. The ‘highway code’ for space and avoiding debris. Google’s new tool for flight tickets. In this episode:Inmarsat CTO Peter Hadinger on debris and the ‘highway code’ for spaceVaccine call to save red squirrels from killer poxAntibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humansWet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollutionDogecoin boost after Twitter's logo changeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis’s crypto copycat. Will Wikipedia start using AI? The country that has now banned ChatGPT. UK team develops testosterone patch for menopausal women. In this episode:Oxford Uni’s Origin project to boost mental healthUnlimited fines for sewage dumping water companiesOfcom cracks down on ‘One Touch Switch’ broadband delayDeepest fish ever recorded revealed by scientistsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear the ‘popping’ sounds from plants recorded by experts in Israel. What experts are now saying about the T-Rex. God of War cleans up at the Bafta Games Awards. Virgin Orbit lays off 85% of staff and ceases operations. In this episode:Migraine and cluster headaches linked to the body's internal clockScientists baffled by ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space Bigger selection of non-alcoholic drinks ‘changes choices of online shoppers’ The man who got a new 3D-printed finger Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls for six-month AI development pause to avoid ‘risks to society and humanity’. School exam board’s warning over AI and coursework. EU approves 2035 zero-emission car law. World's first man-made meteor shower planned for 2025. Titanosaur unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum. In this episode:World’s first artificial meteor shower getting ready for launchProfessor Jim Saker discusses the EU’s new zero-emission car lawChildren living with pet cats or dogs ‘less likely to develop food allergies’ Why nature favours all creatures great and small over medium-sizedHow honey bees could help track microorganisms in citiesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a cultivated meat firm made a woolly mammoth meatball. The ultramassive black hole ‘30billion times the mass of the sun’. Researchers create ‘covid or flu?’ sensor. Rise in children ‘split-screening’. In this episode:Imperial College London launches world’s first research hub for treating child blast injuriesOfcom report finds rise in children ‘split-screening’Pioneering “poo transplant” trial gives hope to severely ill cancer patientsHow old Master artists used egg yolk in their paint to protect their paintingsAustralian detectorist finds £130,000 golden rockFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Signs of water found thanks to tiny glass beads on the lunar surface. THAT pope picture - real or fake? Five planets visible to the naked eye. The beavers being reintroduced to a stately home. In this episode:Planetary science expert Mahesh Anand explains moon water discoveryUK space sector boosts income by £1billionStudy reveals how face transplant patient recognises new appearance as their ownClimate groups pledge a “tidal wave” of action if Rosebank oil field is approvedBrain discovery ‘aids understanding’ of high blood pressure link to dementiaFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OpenAI’s list of jobs at risk of being ‘impacted’ by ChatGPT. Expert explains the risks behind banning nitrous oxide. Reports Apple staff aren’t convinced by their AR headset. How other people’s body odour can help treat social anxiety. In this episode:University College London Professor Sunjeev Kamboj talks nitrous oxide banBritish Starlink competitor OneWeb completes space internet projectBodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’Twitter claims parts of its source code have been leakedUsers set to lose their blue ticks from AprilFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research by the University of California, Berkeley and Cornell University sheds new light on how the interstellar flying object, which is about a quarter of a mile long, propelled itself. World’s first 3D-printed rocket launch - how did it go? Social media spreads deepfakes of Trump’s ‘arrest’. Mind-controlled robot soldier dogs trialled by army. Also in this episode:King Charles post-coronation visitors: Take your socks off to protect floorCancer cells being sent to space for brain tumour researchSchool vape detectors triggered 22 times dailyNew row over ancient Stone Henge’s purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily podcast examines how the ‘relatable’ 21-year-old Gen Z YouTuber rocketed to fame and fortune. Now, Chamberlain denies knowing anything about a website listing showing a $10,000 charge for a simple Instagram DM thank-you note. ES features journalist Maddy Mussen has the latest. More than one app poses cybersecurity risk, says Irish government - as TikTok preps for US Congress grilling. 'Can ChatGPT make you money for nothing?'. Faraway planet with 10,000-year orbit discovered.Also in this episode:Ferrari tells cyber-hackers: We won’t pay ransomRoad noise really does raise your blood pressureLiver disease and hepatitis evidence in Beethoven’s gene hair sequenceMan reveals ‘snake cat’ ruse that fooled web Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stunning aftermath images reveal swirling clouds of blue dust caused by Nasa’s asteroid-knocking test. Dr Cyrielle Opitom, a comets specialist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the challenges of tracking the rock called Dimorphos seven million miles away via mega-telescopes in Chile. United Nations warns of water crisis fuelled by H20 ‘vampires’. UK sending depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine. Hormonal contraceptives link to ‘small increased risk of breast cancer’.Also in this episode: Google’s Bard ChatGPT rival launch - adults onlyAI biggest tech leap since PC, says Bill GatesThe Roman mosaic buried under a vape shopPrint your cheesecake and eat it...first DIY 3D treat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US Navy Lieutenant Commander Kayla Barron, is part of a class of Nasa astronauts that could be selected to be the next humans to step on the Moon. She explains how the Artemis missions could be key to getting boots on Mars. Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs and a ‘worrisome’ fungus spreads across the US. Also in this episode:Fearsome ‘solar tornado’Bird flu linked to ‘hundreds of seal deaths’Sir David Attenborough’s tree honouring late QueenBeavers brought back to LondonDisney builds a real Star Wars lightsaberFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology examine links between what’s known as Earth’s “Lost City” of hydrothermal systems and oceans found on Jupiter’s moons. Antarctic scientist: I’ve seen icebergs melting. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ‘simulates nuclear counterattack’ drill. Also in this episode:Are aliens hiding in exoplanet ‘terminator zones’?Public emergency alerts being flashed to UK phonesBird flu: Vaccine firms human jabs latestWonky skull and big ears give night parrot edgeWorld’s largest Ferris wheel for Seoul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Copilot, means the world's most talked about artificial intelligence system will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft says it will fundamentally change the way we work. The ‘cosmic concrete’ which could one day be used to build houses on the Moon and Mars. Scientist behind the discovery of a gene mutation which increases risk of breast and ovarian cancer linked to Orkney islands explains the significance of the findings. For more information visit www.nhsgrampian.org/BRCA1 Also in this episode:Rolls-Royce gets funding for moon base nuclear reactorMicrosoft report suggests Russia preparing for renewed cyberwar against UkraineVolkswagen beats Tesla by unveiling plans for an affordable electric vehicleScientists raise concerns over boom in labs handling deadly germs not being matched by regulationWhy your pet might be impacting your sleep… Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chinese-owned social media app is set to be banned on phones used by UK government ministers and civil servants over security fears. Virgin Orbit pauses all operations and reportedly furloughs all its staff. SaxaVord Spaceport explains what this means for the future of UK space endeavours and reveals how they plan to boost satellite launches from here. Also in this episode:Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiled Evidence suggests Venus is ‘geologically active’ Scientists identify dinosaur with the longest neck ever seen in an animalStudy finds earth’s water did not come from melted meteorites as was previously thought Chancellor announces £1million Manchester Prize for AI250-million-year-old fossil of sea reptile found in an unlikely placeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open AI’s latest chatbot: more creative, and less biassed. Nasa’s plans to destroy the ISS using a ‘space-tug’. The robots designed to boost wellbeing. The house that leaked honey.Also in this episode:Cambridge Uni Robotics expert explain their wellbeing robots studyZuckerberg to fire 10,000 more staff in second round of layoffsScientists say some strange ‘highly manoeuvrable’ UFOs seem to defy laws of physicsMassive seaweed blob that can be seen from space heading towards FloridaAncient metabolic reaction’ that may have kickstarted life on Earth unravelled by scientists Google announces AI features in Gmail, Docs, and more to rival MicrosoftFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK security minister awaits review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the “hugely important question”. Scientists discover a way to potentially prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’. Aukus: Australia, UK and US sign a landmark nuclear submarine deal, creating thousands of jobs. Also in this episode:Two huge icebergs are being trackedUS controversial Willow project is approved Microsoft lays off its entire ethical AI development teamMore than 500 genes linked to lung function discovered Great apes spin until they’re dizzy to get ‘high’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK branch of Silicon Valley Bank has managed to avoid being declared insolvent by the Bank of England. Nasa is tracking a newly discovered asteroid that could hit Earth in around 23 years. Plus, research by the Sapienza University of Rome suggests there could be some real science behind having a ‘gut feeling’... Also in this episode:More than 100,000 treated on NHS ‘virtual wards’ in past year Study finds stone fragments made by some monkeys found to resemble ancient human ancestor toolsAustralia’s ‘Black Summer’ wildfire widened ozone hole by 10% in 2020FDA approves world’s first fast-acting nasal spray to treat migraines in the USAmazon wants you to help train its robotsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Fowler, one of the UK's most celebrated mountain climbers, talks to us about his astonishing career scaling some of the highest, most difficult peaks in the world. From his hillwalking adventures as a young boy with his father, to organising his first major expedition in Peru, and through his battle with cancer, Mick takes us on a thrilling journey. Learn about his triumphs, mistakes, and how equipment has evolved over his five decades in the sport. This episode has been produced in association with Berghaus Extrem. Find the full range of outdoor clothing at Berghaus.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nevermind earthly crop circles, scientists are scratching their heads over these near-perfect round sand dunes on the surface of Mars - see the images here. Space junk: call out for global clear-out action, we speak to University of Plymouth’s Dr Imogen Napper. How fast is London Tube’s new 5G network? Revealed: How dinosaurs grew into giants.Also in this episode:‘Cut social media by 15 minutes daily for better health’ - studyFear of driverless cars increasesE-scooter rider loses £30,000 crash claimHistory’s most premature twins set world record Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts warn more ancient viruses could emerge from the ice. Russian missile strikes cut off Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Is another ‘sober-up’ hangover cure in the works? Why a top FBI chief’s warned about TikTok. In this episode:Evening Standard’s Health Reporter Daniel Keane on new ‘sober up’ drugBreakthrough for female eggs made from male mice cellsC-section babies ‘get missing birth bacteria from breast milk’Ancient ocean beasts...are really seaweedEarth’s water ‘may be older than the sun’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Semaglutide: how it works and side effects explained - (check out our full Leader episode on the drug here). International Women’s Day: why more support is available for women in tech. Rainfall ‘set to quadruple’ by 2080. How scientists are attacking cancer cells from the inside out. In this episode:CEO and co-founder of Curb cravings app on women in techLarva lamp...caterpillars easy prey under city lightsDrug hope for bone cancer childrenHow Bumblebees ‘learn to solve puzzles’ by watching more experienced peersMission Possible as Russia beats Tom Cruise to ISS filmFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UKSA’s £1.6million investment in space projects. Is the UK now investing in ‘spy balloons’? New test developed for deadly asian bat virus. Headteacher's warning over TikTok school protests. In this episode:UK Space Agency’s Andrew Kuh on moon and Mars missionsJapan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launchResearchers: Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protectionBritish scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie dollHow beavers practise a good work/life balanceFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ocean treaty agreed after ten years of negotiations. Could ChatGPT play a role in the UK government? Vase is ‘only piece of evidence’ of Roman gladiator fights in Britain. TikTok eating disorder content views climb. In this episode:WWF Chief Marine Advisor Simon Walmsley discusses High Seas TreatyViews of eating disorder content on TikTok climb - click here to access eating disorder supportRishi Sunak pushes for UK ‘science superpower’Report finds Snapchat’s removed next to no underage child accounts in the UKRumours Apple will launch an M3-powered iMac this yearFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech start-up Figure's "general-purpose" concept droid design resembles a slick, next-generation version of parkour-jumping Atlas - with a computer for a face. Former Boston Dynamics and Tesla Engineers aim to build the “first-of-its kind” worker robot to undertake “unsafe and undesirable jobs”. Houston, where’s the USB port...race for moon data centres with US tech lunar tech firm Lonestar. Genetic variants 'link to human infertility'. Is Xiaomi’s new 12S Ultra Concept a DSLR camera-killer?Also in this episode:Vegetables and salad shortage sparks UK grow-your-own seeds boomHow whales and dolphins use ‘phonic lips’ to make loudest animal soundsElectric flight record for vertical take-off planeHoliday rock...geologist tourist finds secret meteorite crater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A “biocomputer” powered with brain cells is being developed at Johns Hopkins University. Scientists are working to vastly expand the capability of supercomputing by electrically “reprogramming” tissue samples in the hope of adding them to hardware components for creation of a hybrid machine. US President Joe Biden faces fight over the controversial Willow Project, a proposed massive oil exploration on Alaska’s North Slope. Giant leap for Isle of Man as space HQ. What’s Nasa’s SpaceX Crew Dragon astronaut experience like?Also in this episode:Could 11 minutes of daily exercise help vanquish Grim Reaper?Nasal spray hope to treat motor neurone diseaseRobot prints 3D cells inside body’s damaged organsDriverless EV ‘repossess itself’ if you miss a payment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphabet-owned Waymo reveals stats on crashes and prangs involving its autonomous EVs over one million miles. But how do you swap insurance details with a robot? Healthy middle-age heart could add 'nearly a decade' to life, according to research by Tulane University in New Orleans. You can now speak ‘face-to-face’ with AI. Monstrosity when crochet fans asked ChatGPT for wool patterns.Also in this episode:Vitamin D dementia prevention link - Universities of Calgary & Exeter studyDad takes on YouTube ‘breaching child data rules’Elden Ring & God of War Ragnarok lead Bafta Game of the Year nomsWhat time is it on the moon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anti-government resistance activists in Belarus say the Beriev A-50, reportedly worth £274 million, was targeted in an airfield sabotage attack near the capital Minsk. Cybersecurity report: UK hit with more than six million attacks last year. It comes after a string of FTSE 350 companies fell victim to major cyberattacks since the start of this year. Plus, China unveils its moon lander spacecraft as the space race heats up.Also in this episode:The sun is pulsing mystery ‘heartbeats’, says America's New Jersey Institute of TechnologyCanada bans TikTok on government phonesCall the (virtual) cops...online police are patrolling gamesThe driverless car traffic light planCould these healthy habits help cut dementia risk?Cocktails & Nightmares: AI drinks recipes are pretty gross Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DNA from four American presidents plus remains of late Star Trek crew are being blasted 186 million miles into deep space as “humanity’s time capsule”.Twitter’s made another 200 people redundant - about 10 per cent of the workforce - before owner Elon Musk tweeted: ‘First day of the rest of your life’. Octopus brainwaves recorded.Also in this episode:New Call of Duty & how's your Warzone2 DMZ progress?Creepy ‘Black Mirror’ VR app replays memoriesCrypto-mining rig ‘found under Boston school’ Trick AI used to outfox human Go player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from the developers of AI-powered ‘electronic skin’ that boosts self-awareness in robots.Boeing is ending production of the Super Hornet fighter plane used in Top Gun: Maverick.The sleep habits that could add years to your life.Also in this episode:TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cyberattack fearsGoogle layoffs hit a team of robots‘Forbidden’ world could change our understanding of how planets formStudy finds skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune systemChatGPT helps a driver reduce a parking fineFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.