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The discovery of six ‘monster’ galaxies date back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang and are far bigger and more mature than scientists expected.‘Robots to do 39% of household chores by 2033’. Why Sir Tony Blair and Lord William Hague want everyone in the UK to have digital ID cards.Also in this episode:Study finds some smartwatches and fitness trackers could trigger heart attacks in vulnerable patientsResearch finds a fungus that could one day replace some plasticsEarliest evidence of ‘uncommon’ type of brain surgery found in IsraelLiving close to parks or water sources ‘may reduce risk of mental health issues’Cars now with inbuilt TikTok, Angry Birds and selfie cameras Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How two supreme court battles in the US could ‘reshape the rules of the internet’.The reason behind the fruit & veg shortage and how long it’s expected to last. Plus, a mysterious large metal ball washes up on a beach in Japan.Also on this episode: Report suggests ‘a quarter of children’s apps on Google Play do not comply with children’s code’Researchers finally discover why zebras have stripes Microsoft limits Bing’s ChatGPT for users as longer sessions ‘confuse’ it‘Life on Mars impossible to detect with current scientific instruments’ One of the oldest toilets ever discovered in China Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major four-day week trial has shown most companies see massive staff mental health benefits and profit increase. Are we one step closer to the end of HIV? Researchers say third person ever has been cured after stem cell transplant. Plus, have archaeologists found Britain’s ‘oldest sex toy’?Also in this episode:WhatsApp’s latest iOS update finally lets you multitask on video callsFirst woman appointed UK's chief scientific adviserStroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulationSpain to extradite British suspect to US over Twitter hackThe billion pound science superyacht Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta introduces paid-for verification for Instagram and Facebook in a move to improve ‘security and authenticity’.A man in the US developed an ‘uncontrollable’ Irish accent - We find out about foreign accent syndrome. Plus, the UK government is urged to outlaw the remote driving of vehicles from overseas.  Also in this episode:Darktrace orders third-party review into finances Scientists discover ‘bond villain’ DNA that could transform cancer treatmentOne major reason younger people are put off running is revealed UK risks falling behind in renewables raceWoman accidentally smashes Jeff Koons $42,000 ‘balloon dog’ art pieceFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Nissan’s modified Leaf EVs can ‘see round corners’. Why we need more sleep during the winter. Replacement agreed as Youtube CEO steps down. Are LEDs the key to future cancer treatment? In this episode:Nissan experts discuss their driverless car project in LondonPeer reviewed study suggests COVID infection 'as good as vaccines' at preventing severe illnessContactless payments reach record high in the UKYouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine yearsKing Charles to host biodiversity palace event Rare wildcats to be released in Devon and Cornwall Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New study set to test CBD on psychosis patients. How women are using Facebook to vet men on dating sites. Glacier warning after scientists film under the ice. Why people are calling Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot 'unhinged'. In this episode:Never seen before footage of Titanic wreck releasedDid da Vinci discover gravity before Newton?Giant dinosaur footprint the ‘largest ever found in Yorkshire’Chinese sniffer-squirrels ‘better than drugs dogsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Chinese CCTV tech a bigger surveillance concern than spy balloons? The election hacking ‘black ops’ revealed in an undercover sting. 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand. Could a new temporary male contraceptive be on the way? In this episode:DNA breakthrough drug for toddler is ‘NHS record £2.8m’Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology Study finds most long Covid patients have organ damage a year laterHyundai and Kia forced to update software after viral TikTok challengeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The part of our brain that shuts down when we’re in love. How women can smell if there’s chemistry. Why we should spend less time messaging while dating. Evolutionary Anthropologist Dr Anna Machin explains what love is, how it impacts us, and why it’s changing in the modern world. In this episode:How fMRI scanners reveal the secrets of a brain in loveWhich part of our brain shuts down when we fall in loveHow apps and social media have changed the way we loveOur brain’s ‘algorithm’ for finding the right partnerShould we message less and meet in-person more?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak’s warning that jets are on standby. Video shows the moment a shooting star asteroid explodes over the English Channel. The UK’s 100 megawatt battery site is switched on. How pigs are helping vineyards make champagne. In this episode:Premier League closes in on near-£500m deal with EAFirst UK patient fitted with heart failure sensor the size of a pen lidWill the UK snub the EU’s £88 billion science scheme?How Opera browser is building ChatGPT into its sidebarWhy vineyards in France have brought in pigs from New ZealandFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, we look at the technology and science behind HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’.VFX supervisor on the hit TV series, Stephen James from DNEG Vancouver, reveals how they created the post-apocalyptic US that characters Joel and Ellie (Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey) explore, as well as what goes into creating a show of this scale.Professor of Medical Mycology at the University of Exeter, Elaine Bignell, explains whether a fungal pandemic, like the one portrayed in the Last of Us, could ever really happen.Also in this episode:The secrets behind the sets and camera shotsHow drones assisted with filmingReal threats of fungal diseasesWhy the Last of Us is helping people get interested in fungiFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An advert designed to show off Google's Bard - its answer to Microsoft’s ChatGPT - showed it answering a question incorrectly. Alphabet then lost 100 billion dollars off shares for the mistake.All the Nintendo Direct announcements - including the latest trailer and price details for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Why killer whales could be the ultimate ‘mummies’ boys’...Also in this episode:Space dust fired from the Moon could protect humanity from global warming WhatsApp adds the feature ‘most requested’ by usersFurry Birkin bag NFT's 'violated trademark rules' Air pollution particles ‘linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers’Analysis suggests China's COVID surge produced no new variants4,000-character tweets now possible - but there's a catch…Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomers from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have spied an exoplanet outside our Solar System with a similar mass to Earth, which orbits a red dwarf star and could support pleasant temperatures and water. Did a $100 part spoil Virgin Orbit’s space dream? Keanu Reeves inspires natural antimicrobial product to kill fungus. Electric cars: World’s best place for EV chargers...and battery ethics, with Leo Murray of UK climate change charity Possible.Also in this episode:Just Bing it? Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered AI search engine takes on Google’s Bard.How codebreakers cracked Mary Queen of Scots’ jail lettersScience behind Australia’s anxious sheep flocking togetherAdvanced AI? It’s just pigeon-brained learning, U.S. study finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

U.S. Navy divers scour the seabed for debris after the 200ft tall device was shot down by F-22 fighter jets. Crypto: ES tech reporter Simon Hunt on future of UK’s digital pound, dubbed ‘Britcoin’. Safer Internet Day: Improving online security and new parents’ child-tracking app for Apple Watch.Also in this episode:AI Asmongold: Twitch World of Warcraft streamer wowed by virtual twinStudy reveals vaping ‘damages immune system’Titanosaur: Bone cast of world’s biggest dinosaur coming to Natural History MuseumHear sounds of crashing Arctic icebergs, whales and underwater polar audioPlaying golf is one of ‘best ways for over-65s to stay healthy’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As second massive earthquake devastates region, Tech & Science Daily speaks with Dr Tom Merry, a seismologist and postdoctoral researcher at the Australian National University in Canberra. YouTuber Logan Paul ‘hit with class-action lawsuit over NFT CryptoZoo game’. Collapsed EV battery-maker Britishvolt recharged with buyout plan.Also in this episode:Face of 2,000-year-old ancient woman reconstructed‘Superyacht’ made from mirrored glass to outfox paparazziWould you travel in a self-flying plane?DNA reboot for woolly mammoths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pentagon continue to monitor ‘spy balloon’ spotted over sensitive sites. Why Jupiter has overtaken Saturn’s moon-count. Number of people diagnosed with cancer in the UK 'will rise by a third by 2040’. Why the UK is losing its butterflies, and why that matters. In this episode:Butterfly Conservation expert Richard Fox on falling numbersHow whisky can help with skin rejuvenationBill Gates would ‘rather pay for vaccines than travel to Mars’Apple, Amazon and Google all offer gloomy outlooks in quarterly resultsThat Titanic door debate - James Cameron uses experiment to finally answer whether Rose AND Jack could have survivedFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning 100 million Netflix accounts could be affected by password-sharing crackdown - aimed to prevent multiple people from sharing logins outside of households. All the big announcements from Samsung Unpacked and the 319-million-year-old fossilised fish shedding light for scientists about backboned animals’ brain evolution.Also in this episode:Love dogs and horses? Vikings might be to thank ChatGPT firm trials $20 monthly subscription feeFacebook parent Meta reveals 55% drop in profits after mass layoffsMetal detectorist finds gold pendant from Henry VIII’s first marriageChina might have created mutant cow clones Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New proposals will ‘robustly’ regulate cryptocurrency trading. Can planting more trees cut down deaths in Europe? Why we have an ‘unconscious bias’ when it comes to driving. Bad news if you’ve been using ChatGPT for your homework…Also in this episode:Newly accurate map of all the matter in the universeYouTube steps up battle with TikTok with Shorts monetisationMeta is shutting down Echo VR - one of its most popular and long-standing and multiplayer VR gamesBird charity banned from Twitter for repeatedly posting about woodcocks - as Elon Musk calls it ‘ironic’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Royal Astronomical Society's Dr Robert Massey discusses the green comet which is making its closest approach to Earth in 50,000 years. As well as why it's green and details on how you can spot it. The huge orbit of the comet, called C/2022 E3 (ZTF), comes closest to our planet on 1st February but it will stay reasonably bright for up to a fortnightCanine cancer treatment hope after University of Singapore scientists modify cells to target drugs. Plus, the world’s first - and only - vagina museum is calling on more support for female anatomy education as it's forced to look for a new London home.Also in this episode:Will AI be the first to discover alien life?Scientists build fairy-inspired flying robotGiant ancient sea scorpion discovered in New MexicoThe Hadid sisters & Kendall Jenner have got some AI competitionFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry Potter game Hogwarts Legacy faces boycott over JK Rowling's views on transgender issues. How beans IN toast could combat climate change & revolutionise our diets. Plus, streaming subscriptions fall by two million in the UK. Also in this episode:Huge meteorite discovered in Antarctica contains oldest material in solar system Bear goes selfie-crazy by snapping 400 pictures on Colorado wildlife camera Introducing routine chickenpox jabs for children ‘could end risky pox parties’Tesco issues urgent ‘do not consume’’ warning for popular cheese as it 'may contain pieces of plastic'Latest Super Mario movie teaser shows Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong for the first timeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we be worried about microplastics in hospitals? 9 out of 11 electric blankets bought online by Which? fail safety tests. How BuzzFeed’s planning to use AI to help with its content. In this episode:Professor of environmental toxicology on the potential effects of microplastics to the human bodyElectric blankets sold on AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and Wish fail Which? testsNew test could detect Alzheimer’s disease 3.5 years before diagnosisScientists confirm identity of 17th century Dutch warship off Eastbourne coastSlow start for Government’s green heating schemeSugar tax ‘prevents thousands of cases of obesity per year’ in older girlsPilot whale stranding shows impact of climate change, say scientistsHow BuzzFeed’s planning to use AI tools to personalise its contentFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastOr listen to our business podcast How to be a CEO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta says Donald Trump would be banned again if he posts “further violating content”, he was locked out after the Capitol Riots in America. A robot that walks using lab-grown mouse muscles, we speak to Mattia Gazzola from the University of Illinois. Cancer Research London reveals cancer cells can change size to evade treatment. Also in this episode:Nasa: asteroid around the size of a small lorry will pass Earth today (closest recorded)Shutterstock launches its AI Image Generation PlatformFarmers in England will be paid for managing the environmentThe six behaviours to cut you risk of dementiaWe’ve been expecting you... GoldenEye 007: new for Switch & XboxFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland Yard responds to Tech & Science Daily after a council's calls for a ban on Met Police's controversial live facial recognition cameras. Why did Microsoft’s 365 cloud services go down? Downdetector showed thousands of reports linked to sites including: Outlook, Teams, Minecraft and Xbox Live. Plus, Nasa’s nuclear rocket express to Mars.Also in this episode:America’s TSA No Fly List hackedDoomsday Clock and why it’s moved closer to midnight for the first timeEconomics 'trump environment to save big cats', study findsWhat is Twitter’s ‘GodMode’?Taylor Swift Eras tour bot attack: Ticketmaster says sorry in US Senate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If so, will it alter our days, nights and climate? Scientists in China are investigating. Internet Matters on greater conversations around children’s use of the metaverse. Imperial College London on the latest toxic air in the Capital. Also in this episode:Mummified ‘golden boy’ found mummified with 49 amulets in EgyptNASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds signs of 'building blocks for life' in icy cloudsNew iceberg roughly the size of London breaks away from the AntarcticCould this plant toxin discovery help in the fight against antibiotics resistance?How some pet fish spent cash and exposed their owner's credit card during Pokemon live streamListen to The Leader Podcast and our business podcast How To Be A CEO here.Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Energy suppliers are under investigation over reports of customers forced to switch to higher-tariff prepayment meters. Meanwhile, National Grid says they will pay people who turn off their power for the evening. Scientists explain why ‘Avatar motion capture technology’ could track onset of disease. Plus, an end to period-related toxic shock syndrome? Hygiene kit could help cut the risk of infections and infertility from menstrual products, with founder Erin Reid. Also in this episode:World of Warcraft is going offline in ChinaPatients taking antidepressants can become less sensitive to rewardsUK & US Study: How beetroot juice helps you lift weights at the gymUK government to give two biggest steelmakers £600 million to ‘go green’West Country’s finest: four-year-old entering the high-IQ society MensaCheck out The Leader podcast, and our business podcast How to be a CEO, and for all the latest news click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time, astonishing 3.3 billion-plus cosmic objects in our galaxy have been seen in stunning detail. DNA damage by Gel nail UV lamps, used at nail and beauty salons. We speak to scientists behind discovery from the University of California San Diego.Plus, Boston Dynamics unveils latest strong biped robot called Atlas for working on building sites...while doing parkour flips.Also in this episode:-Could crypto firm FTX rise from bankruptcy ashes?-Tiny violins out for cybercriminals struggling to make a living-How wind farms could boost UK’s EV revolution, following King Charles' donation - with Chris Hayes of the Common Wealth think-tank-Toad ‘as big as a football’ found in Australia-Penguins from space! Satellite spies new Antarctica colony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the symptoms to look out for? As the UK Health Security Agency says new Covid-19 variant Orthrus accounts for nearly a quarter of coronavirus cases in England. ChatGPT: Recruitment team used AI ChatGPT for job application - interview with the boss, Neil Taylor of Schwa. Plus, Spotify music analysed in a sleep study included Ed Sheeran and BTS, could they help more than baby lullabies?Also in this episode:-Over 250 dinosaur eggs found in India!-Microsoft to cull 10,000 jobs in US spending cuts-End of range anxiety? EV taxi company in Nottingham test wireless charging-Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 update leak latest-Netflix takes off with private cabin crew job offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halting the spread of breast cancer using a new molecular blocking process. Find out how the discovery stopped cancer metastasis in mice - and what’s next - with one of the scientists behind discovery at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. Online Safety Bill: Inside social media’s ‘opaque’ algorithms. Plus, Royal Mail boss confirms cyberattack, and is still causing delays posting abroad.Also in this episode:- How cute Australian Echidnas blow snot bubbles to keep cool.- FTX crypto collapse: Crypto exchange says $415m was hacked- London team probes Pacific volcano blast felt ‘on other side of world’ - after magma discovery- Food watchdog compares office cake to passive smoking risk- Test flight success for world’s biggest plane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunt for aliens: A University of Maryland–led team is developing a Nasa-funded zapper that can be easily tucked away aboard a spaceship. It uses an ultraviolet ray to scan Martian particles for organic compounds. Secret, huge magma chamber bubbling away near a tourist beach in Santorini, Greece - interview with team investigating discovery. Plus, China's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years.Also in this episode:-UK-Saudi solar plan to harness sun’s electrical power from space.-How drinking milk helped the ancients grow strong.-Can woolly jumpers help beat facial recognition?-Ain’t no party like an AI party...with fake guests.-Getty lawsuit ‘over AI images’.-Yours for 47 bitcoins...the tasteful new ‘crypto house’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a look at the biggest rocket ever launched - the nearly 400ft high SpaceX starship, which Elon Musk says will be launched ‘soon’. Climate: Can Antarctica ice melting be slowed? Interview with Dr Frazer Christie, glacier geophysicist at Cambridge University’s Scott Polar Research Institute. Plus, Uranium at Heathrow airport arrest latest.Also in this episode:-Online safety bill: Father of late schoolgirl Molly Russell criticises response of social media firms-Tesla buyers furious at price cuts after they’ve paid thousands-Fears of risk to bank account encryption from quantum computers-Flashback: Latest Sony Walkman update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Webb Space Telescope images shed light on star and galaxy formation. The real reason we love chocolate. Microsoft employees are set to get ‘unlimited paid leave’. Why Tim Cook has taken a pay cut.Also in this episode:Huge win for Europe amid biggest rare metals discoveryStudy finds dolphins ‘shout’ over loud ’man-made’ noise to work togetherRevealed: What went wrong with the Virgin Orbit rocket?Smart’ TVs and washing machines may be abandoned by brands after two years Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Figures show 20,000 tech layoffs in the first ten days of 2023. Green comet is set to fly by Earth tonight for the first time in 50,000 years and the James Webb Telescope finds its first planet. Crypto giant FTX recovers over $5billion worth of assets. Also in this episode:Research: Long Covid symptoms 'resolve in a year' for most with mild illness. Study shows Ocean temperatures hit record high in 2022The silent condition which is a major cause of strokesUAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talksWill Apple finally make a touchscreen Mac?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK government is laying down groundwork for a potential digital pound. Flights across the US are grounded because of a “major system failure”. Plus, experts from the City University of London tell us what’s next for Britain’s space efforts after the Virgin Orbit failure. Also in this episodeGood news in the fight against climate change, the ozone layer is healing and it means global warming can be stopped. Male and female gibbons sing duets in time with each other Blood markers ‘may reveal rare form of Alzheimer’s 10 years before symptoms’Parler’s parent company has laid off a majority of its staff - throwing its future into doubtA hungry seal forces the closure of a lake in Essex after eating £3,000 worth of fish Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Space Agency reacts to Virgin Orbit mission failure. Meanwhile, SpaceX plans the largest launch in history next month. Why London is the most congested city in the world, and is the iPhone SE gone forever? Also in this episode:Scientists map cellular changes linked to endometriosisAmazon to close down three UK warehousesHow coral reefs are ‘under threat’ from hidden heatwavesPlans to build the UK’s first nuclear medicine facility producing cancer-fighting substances UK residents ‘stunned’ by huge meteor spotted in night sky Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK's first orbital rocket launch: UK Space Agency’s Ian Annett on the benefits of horizontal space launches, as Virgin Orbit flight is set to launch from Cornwall. Why single-use plates and cutlery could be banned. Could Labour ban smoking in the UK? Also in this episode:Vaccine that could prevent brain cancer developed by scientistsApple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this springElon Musk seeks to move trial out of San Francisco, claiming he can’t get fair trial‘Men more likely to have had identity stolen than women’Richard Branson on his strange late-night meeting with Elon MuskFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusive interview with Ukraine’s Vice PM: Mykhailo Fedorov explains how big tech firms like Grammarly and Uber have been supporting his country. Samantha Renke discusses L’Oreal’s accessible make-up tech at CES. Better Dairy CEO Jevan Nagarajah on how to make vegan cheese taste like real cheese? In this episode: Virgin Orbit’s UK mission due to launch on MondayWhatsapp offers proxy server optionPlayStation reveals custom controller for disabled gamersFears glaciers will vanish in race to beat 4C heat riseCould jet mask silence noisy phone chatters? Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony & Honda team up for new EV and Samsung’s screens get even wilder. Evening Standard Tech Journalist Simon Hunt discusses CES 2023 so far. Amazon axing 18,000 jobs worldwide. How an Apple AirTag helped a passenger track down her lost luggage. Also in this episode:Evolution of first vegetarian dinosaurs revealed  Meta fined for forcing users to agree to personalised adverts MPs call for 'war effort' on insulationFight Club’s Edward Norton discovers he’s a direct descendant of PocahontasFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Scientist Ella Gilbert on Europe’s snow-less ski resorts and record temperatures. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud. Are we a step closer to the drone super highway? The mini robots looking for leaks in water pipes. Also in this episode: Tributes paid to last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut Walter CunninghamRobotic therapy helps dad walk again after crashWorld celebrates Braille Day 2023Matt Hancock ditches his own app to focus on TikTokFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tiny sensor that can ‘sniff out’ disease in our bodies at CES Unveiled. Tributes paid to YouTube star Ken Block who died after a snowmobile accident. Why social media ‘doesn’t work’ for older generations. Extinction Rebellion ‘quits’ public disruption. Also in this episode:Genetic patterns could help predict chances of developing pancreatic cancerCybercrime intelligence company Hudson Rock links Piers Morgan twitter hack with major leakMan with terminal cancer cleared of disease thanks to UK drug trialReturn of Le Fax? French post office tries web-to-letter serviceFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon buys Twitter, Google finally makes its own smartwatch, and Netflix sees the first drop in subscribers. Tech reporter Alan Martin discusses some of 2022’s highlights from the world of consumer tech. In this episode:How Elon Musk stole the headlinesWhy so many big tech firms have let staff goGoogle finally enters the smartwatch gameEU legislation forces changes to the iPhoneNetflix’s plans to crack down on password sharingFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How about driving a solar panel-powered electric car with 4x longer range than an EV? Stealing electricity from plants, or propping up a wind turbine in your garden?Well, we’ve taken a trip around the world to look at some of the next-generation technology aimed to help climate change, and our cost-of-living crisis.Take a listen to hear about what’s coming soon…This episode is a re-run of one of our Tech & Science Daily special episodes from September 2022.In this episode:The solar panels you can PRINT by the University of Newcastle in AustraliaNew World Wind’s “Wind Trees”: the turbines you can put anywhereEco Wave Power: How tidal energy could power the planetSono Sion: The Solar-powered EV that doesn’t cost the earthStealing electricity from plants, with the University of Cambridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-run of our special episode to mark Earth Day 2022: We explore the hidden secrets beneath the world’s surface with astronaut Jeremy Hansen, from the Canadian Space Agency.As part of Jeremy’s cave training with the European Space Agency, he has ventured deep underground rocky caves in Sardinia.The skill and equipment required means not everyone can experience this mysterious place… until now.Jeremy relives his journey through the caves, explains their relevance for astronaut training and how this -along with space travel- can help protect our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CGI water in almost every scene, new facial animation techniques, and using AI. The secrets behind the Avatar sequel revealed, after a decade of work, and an estimated production cost of $350million. Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett from Weta FX explain the challenges they faced and the tools they used in the making of Avatar: The Way of Water. In this episode:How CGI water was made so realisticMaking the audience forget they’re watching VFXChallenges behind the different states of waterHow directors saw live-action and CGI together in real timeJames Cameron ‘always looking for perfection’Using a neural network to determine the best facial animationHow does the VFX compare with Marvel’s superhero movies?Will the VFX be better for Avatar 3 & 4?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special festive episode of Tech & Science Daily, we’re looking at all things snow. Vikki Thompson, Senior Research Associate at the School of Geographical Sciences and Cabot Institute for the Environment, University of Bristol, explains the science behind white Christmases and whether they’re in danger from climate change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Virgin Orbit has secured licences for the UK’s first space launch and we hear from the lead scientist who uncovered the ‘first record of a dinosaur eating a mammal’. Plus, Musk says he will step down as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish enough’ to replace him.Also in this episode:Nasa’s Insight Mars lander goes dark after 4 years on Red Planet Queen’s ‘hedgehog’ mushroom among new discoveries recorded by Kew Gardens in 2022 Archaeologists pinpoint ‘tomb of Jesus’ midwife’ in Israeli forest Star Trek-style detector 'could spot alien spaceships’ in the Milky WayRolls-Royce completes build of UltraFan demonstrator engine designed to run on sustainable fuel Messi's World Cup photo beats egg to be the most-liked picture ever on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A supercomputer has predicted mass extinction by 2100 with a quarter of Earth’s species lost. We find out about the AI tech that could fix the food waste problem. The Met Office says 2023 will be even hotter than 2022 - and one of the warmest years on record.Also in this episode: Stem cell regenerates baby’s heart Trees store 'twice as much carbon' as once thoughtThe ‘skin’ that lets you ‘touch’ things in the metaverseRescued turtle that would not have survived in the wild arrives at its new home Cyberpunk 2077 offers its characters winter onesies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk looks set to step down as Twitter CEO, following results of a poll he conducted on the platform. Also in Twitter news, it’s banning users from linking to Facebook, Instagram and other rival platforms. A ‘historic’ deal to protect nature has been agreed at the UN biodiversity summit, COP 15.Also in this episode: UK's cancer death rate has fallen 16% in last 20 yearsChina’s top epidemiologist says the country will face three Covid waves this winterInsurers shun FTX-linked crypto firmsMPs report finds hydrogen is ‘not a panacea for reaching net zero’UK’s cold snap comes to an end… but we might now have other problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

London Tube warning: toxic metal particles could get into your bloodstream. Twitter is blocking links to rival platform Mastodon. Why concerns have been raised over children using VR headsets. Also in this episode:Livestock farming polluted rivers 300 times in one yearVirgin Atlantic to launch first transatlantic net zero flightStudy reveals the five factors linked with long-lifeDell’s prototype modular laptopUnreal Tournament 3 returns to SteamFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study: TikTok is ‘pushing harmful content into teenagers’ feeds’. Headspace CEO on why we need to “brush our brains”. How coffee can ‘perk up’ semiconductors. Also in this episode:Grounded: Twitter bans user tracking Elon Musk’s private jetThe drone on Mars ready to tackle the red planet’s hillsWhy Google won’t launch a ChatGPT rivalWill Apple allow rival app stores on iPhone in the EU?The UK’s top Alexa queries of 2022 revealedFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ChatGPT: the AI chatbot touted as teacher and journalist replacement. Nuclear expert Dr Peter Martin on nuclear fusion powering our homes. Why tidal energy could replace fossil fuels and nuclear. The Christmas asteroid set to zoom past earth. In this episode:TPGen24 founder Stuart Murphy on tidal powerGene-edited hens may end the cull of billions of male chicksPromising results announced for mRNA personalised cancer vaccineFemale genitalia taboo ‘misdiagnosed snake double clitoris’‘Artificial womb’ startup aims to grow pod babiesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we finally cracked nuclear fusion? US announcement expected soon. More bad news for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. How AI can boost breast cancer diagnoses. The Christmas lights that could give you a real shock. Also in this episode:Elon Musk dissolves Twitter’s Trust and Safety CouncilNZ high-tech land yacht breaking wind-powered recordNew domestic abuse campaign launches on TinderRick And Morty co-creator’s video game where the guns talk backFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.