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Historic moment for Nasa’s Artemis mission as its Orion capsule splash-lands in the Pacific Ocean following completion of a 26-day, nearly 1.5million-mile flight testing systems ahead of a future human mission to the moon. James Webb Space Telescope spies youngest baby galaxy. Musk vs Cook as Twitter bumps price of Apple iOS tick verification. Early reviews in for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic survival row rebooted for charity. Teen ‘leukaemia-free’ after breakthrough cell-editing therapy. Walrus on English beach alert! Public told to keep distance. Geminid meteor shower set to illuminate night skies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists from Arizona State University have discovered eerie, mysterious light ringing our solar system after scouring 200,000 images from Nasa’s Hubble space telescope. Who are the artists being flown to the MOON by a billionaire? Kew Gardens botanists are investigating apple DNA - Tech & Science Daily finds out more with Dr Ilia Leitch, senior research leader in character evolution. God of War Ragnarök among Game Awards winners...plus stage-crasher! UK shivers in coldest December for 10 years. Megalodon ancestor tooth found in vast ‘shark graveyard’. Running for the bus ‘could cut early death risk’. Unravelling why particular dog breeds are suited to certain tasks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cambridge University’s Professor Eske Willerslev on why understanding TWO-MILLION-year-old DNA found in Greenland could be critical to help saving Earth. TikTok ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’ sued over child safety. Ex-Theranos exec Sunny Balwani jailed for nearly 13 years. Stunning 50-year-old Moon landing shots remastered from Apollo 17. Game Awards 2022: Horizon Forbidden West and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope nominated - analysis with the Evening Standard's Vicky Jessop. Hope London Eye 'could stay by Thames for generations'. US city police pause on ‘killer robocops’ gun plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 747 plane will take off from Cornwall Airport Newquay on Wednesday and release its satellite-packed rocket on the Virgin Orbit mission, with the mission planned a little after 10pm GMT. How a chance discovery during liver drug research led to news Covid-19 treatment hope - interview with Cambridge University’s Dr Fotios Sampaziotis. What next for China after post-lockdown Zero Covid strategy crumbles amid public protests? Better Call Seal…Dr Isabelle Charrier from the Institute of Neuroscience at Paris-Saclay University on study revealing how pinniped pups know mum’s bark hours after birth. Strep A deaths: what are symptoms to lookout for? Huawei smartwatch ‘hides bluetooth earbuds inside face’. “Nay” to IRL horses in Met Opera digital upgrade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the home stretch for Nasa’s space capsule, which made a final lap around the moon before heading back to Earth while testing systems for a 2024 human lunar mission. How soon until AI search chatbots replace Googling? Scam warning as fake money ads beat social media filters in Which? consumer investigation. Robot dog unleashed at Heathrow Airport. COP15 biodiversity: Better policy and more cash to stop habitat loss, urges London conservationist. Elon Musk’s Neuralink probed over brain chip research animal deaths. Shirtless Robert Pattinson clones in Mickey 17 sci-fi thriller teaser by Parasite director Bong Joon-ho. Why you get the sniffles during cold snaps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Square Kilometre Array is being built in South Africa and Australia to hunt deep into the galaxy for the origins of the Big Bang and even investigate extra-terrestrial life. Prince of Wales: ‘We can repair Earth’. Climate change: coral microbiomes sleep when it’s winter. Mystery of 2,500 dead seals found on Russia’s Caspian Sea coast. Chinese taikonaut trio back on Earth after six months building in space. Eleven-year-old banned from Valorant on Twitch for being under age. ‘No bones’ TikTok “no bones” pug dog star dies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk suspends Kanye West from Twitter for inciting violence as Tesla finally delivers its first ever battery-powered heavy-duty truck.Lauren Brent, Associate Professor at the Centre for Research in Animal Behaviour, University of Exeter, tells Tech & Science Daily, how some female monkeys prioritise friends and ‘actively reduce’ their social circle as they age - in a similar way to humans.Also in this episode:‘Covid-19 can remain on some groceries for days’Mars mega-tsunami ‘caused by asteroid strike’Scientists finally crack mystery behind Namibia’s strange fairy circlesThe headset that could treat Alzheimer’s Google opens its first accessibility research and development centre in the UKOwl-shaped plaques might be more fun than you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former FTX boss has broken his silence since the crypto firm’s bankruptcy - while thousands remain locked out of savings. Tech & Science Daily hear from one of the astrophysicists behind the discovery of a star ‘squeezed like a toothpaste tube’ by a supermassive black hole. Plus Spotify Wrapped is back - with a new ‘music personality’ feature. Also in this episode:UK’s top trending YouTube video for 2022 revealedFossil ‘overturns more than a century of knowledge about origin of modern birds’ Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellites to be used in UK government trialSan Francisco to allow police 'killer robots' Hey Duggee blasts off to space… kind ofFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alzheimer’s breakthrough ‘beginning of the end’ for the disease. YouTube daredevil Danny MacAskill on old-school videos and algorithms. Creepy Zuckerberg deep fake goes viral. Mariah Carey vs Bats: which has a better vocal range?Also in this episode:Tesla is 'redesigning the Model 3’. Researchers discover two new minerals on meteorite grounded in SomaliaChina sends new crew to Tiangong space station‘Enough Christmas turkeys available’ despite Avian flu outbreakFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa's Orion capsule has reached the farthest distance from Earth, shattering the record for the maximum distance a spacecraft designed to carry humans has ever been.The government is accused of ‘weakening’ Online Safety Bill as it’s revealed more than 1.6 million social media accounts are owned by underage children. Professor Anthony Gordon, Chief Investigator of a multi-million-pound trial involving Covid scientists tells Tech & Science Daily about how they plan on rapidly finding flu treatments.Also in this episode:Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy after FTX collapseMummies with golden tongues discovered by archaeologists in EgyptAustralia argues against Great Barrier Reef's recommended endangered statusResearch suggests a mother’s high fat diet may rewire male & female babies brains differentlyMusk feuds with Apple over Twitter advertisingFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giant dinosaur ‘Titanosaur’ to replace Dippy at Natural History Museum. Japan’s steam-propelled moon spacecraft. Why Pokémon fans aren’t happy with the new Scarlet and Violet Switch games. Scottish football’s move away from headers. Also in this episode:Rolls-Royce tests a jet engine running on hydrogenAmazon to see £29m tax hike in business rates shake-upNew Sir David Attenborough BBC Earth Experience set for London What’s in your Xmas dinner? Investigation reveals traditional roast dinner contains 230,000 microplasticsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top tips for avoiding scams on Black Friday. Met police use malware to take down scammers. Could we see flying cars by 2050? Elon to reinstate suspended Twitter accounts. In this episode:Sadiq Khan on London’s ULEZ scheme expansionOnline Safety Bill to tackle deep fakes and ‘downblouse’ imagesCharles Darwin document on auction could fetch £1million+Mercedes $1,200 subscription for ‘acceleration increase’ add-onFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special series looks at the future of electric vehicles as part of the Standard’s Plug It In Summit in London, where representatives from the tech and motoring sectors will discuss how EVs could help cut pollution to meet carbon emissions targets.With more drivers seeking to go electric but worried about cost and battery life, what happens to power performance when temperatures drop?The race is also on to find more eco-friendly alternatives to dwindling minerals needed for building super-fuel cells of the future.Tech & Science Daily meets Dr Billy Wu, senior lecturer at Imperial College London, and an expert in electro-chemical energy technologies.His research focuses on “energy density”, how to make car batteries last longer and go further.We discuss whether more range really is better, improving battery life and concerns about running out of critical resources such as lithium, cobalt and nickel.More info: standard.co.uk/plugitin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The autonomous vehicles being used in London every day. Wayve’s AI tech that learns more about the roads on each trip. Could driverless vehicles deliver you groceries in the next few years? Kaity Fischer, Director of Partnerships and Business Development at Wayve discusses their technology that can make any EV driverless. In this episode:The tech that can be used on any EVHow the AI system learns from video and photo dataThe AVs being tested in London every dayThe grocery chains planning to use the technologyWhen will we see driverless vehicles on the roads?How AV EVs can make the world greenerFind out more about the Plug It In campaign here.Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s special EV episode, Tom Cunnington from Transport for London explains the technology behind the city’s new tram-buses - or ieTrams, as they're also known. He also discusses TfL's wider mission to get all their buses carbon neutral and how they’re trying to entice more people to ditch their cars. This week, we're looking at the future of electric vehicles as the Evening Standard prepares for its Plug it in Summit in London. Where global leaders will be meeting in the city to talk about how EVs can be part of ambitions to bring down carbon emissions to net zero by 2030. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are quieter EVs less stressful to drive? The science of listening to music behind the wheel. Plus we put three EV Virgins to the test in and around London. Professor Duncan Williams from Salford University discusses the benefits of low-noise EVs, and we hear from three Londoners on their experiences using electric cars for the first time. In this episode:Pros and cons of a low droning noise while drivingIs quieter better?Why radio stations no longer need to compress their soundsEV virgins on charging, one-foot driving, and fuel anxietyFind out more about our Plug It In campaign here.Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Staff morale hit as reports suggest workspaces are closed temporarily and passes revoked ahead of Monday - analysis with Marcus Gilroy-Ware, lecturer in creative digital media at SOAS, University of London. FTX crypto collapse: New boss slams ‘unprecedented failure’. Breathtaking ‘blue marble’ Earth photo snapped by Nasa’s Orion probe. Galactic tourists could float 19 miles up from ‘spaceport’ ships anchored at sea for £90,000+ trips. ‘Pay-as-you-drive’ Japan EV mileage plan. Mega 12ft turtle roamed Earth 83 million years ago. First sighting of black-naped pheasant-pigeon in 140 years. Buzzing...how ‘social’ groups of bees travel further for tastiest pollen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A £1.75 million Nevera super-EV by Rimac has just become the fastest of its kind - just 50mph more needed to beat an ICE Bugatti. Nasa’s James Webb space telescope reveals baby star. Deaf people can ‘see’ conversations with AR smartglasses, Love Islander Tasha Ghouri tests out the tech. Netflix lets viewers block their ex from sharing passwords. Hawaii freedivers remove 53 tons of rubbish from reefs and beaches. FTX crypto collapse: Founder and promo celebs ‘sued in class action’. MrBeast bests PewDiePie as top YouTuber. Unhealthy...runner ‘chain-smokes through China marathon’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida is a tester for the first human lunar mission in nearly half a century, which is planned for 2025. Alien compounds found in Winchcombe meteorite. Could ‘molecular scissors’ fight Covid-19 infection? Youngsters 'at hearing loss risk from headphones and earbuds'. Probe over pollution link to thousands of mystery North Sea lobster and crab deaths. Fast food door-to-door app Deliveroo quits Australia. Fake ‘fillet steak’ grown in lab apparently tastes pretty good. These ECs were early EVs...1950s electric cranes honoured. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United Nations describes figure as a “milestone in human development”, with a peak of 10.4 billion people expected in the 2080s. Global warming: Nasa satellite reveals world’s largest iceberg drifting towards Equator. London scientists discover ‘electrical language’ of breast cancer cells. Have Chinese YouTubers ‘MacGyvered’ a foldable iPhone? New evidence on birth of galactic gamma rays. Amazon Prime Air drones drop parcels from nearly four metres high...as fears grow for ‘thousands of recession job cuts’ at e-retailer. Weird, wonderful creatures living by ancient Indian Ocean volcanoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Black Friday online sales bonanza nearly upon us, young bargain hunters are being warned of online scams by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau. King games president on Candy Crush Saga 10th anniversary. FTX crypto scandal - founder denies fleeing to South America. Electric vehicle road tax plans and Evening Standard EV summit - check out standard.co.uk/plugitin. COP27: Fears over 1.5C global temperature compromise. World Diabetes Day 2022: Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation UK treatment centre heralds ‘life-changing results’. How intergalactic garbage-collecting robot ‘squid’ could scoop up deadly space junk. Police officer ‘discharged’ over attempted $400 Pokémon cards ‘con’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk warns of Twitter bankruptcy as more senior executives quit while US regulators say billionaire is ‘not above the law’.House of the Dragon VFX supervisor explains the challenges they faced during the series and History Channel divers find a piece of the exploded space shuttle Challenger.Also in this episode:‘Overweight’ neutron star defies a black hole theory'Leap forward' in tailored cancer medicineCompany using AI to make apps for businesses explains importance of how we use the technologyStirling becomes a ‘fully augmented reality city’The science behind why some monkeys are nicer than others Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cryptocurrency crisis has deepened after Binance walked away from the FTX bailout deal. Record amounts of online child abuse blocked as calls for UK Online Safety Bill intensify and Joe Biden says Elon Musk’s connections to other countries 'worthy of being looked at'.Also in this episode: Is a BeReal ‘copycat’ feature Glimpse coming to Instagram?Scientists identify nerve cells that help patients walk again after paralysis Antibody jab approved for common winter virus RSVBroccoli gas could be used to detect alien life on other planetsA UK-Swiss science deal is in the works as both nations are barred from an EU schemeGoogle introduced new feature to help you navigate the energy crisisWhy it might be ‘world events’ keeping you up at night... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg is firing 11,000 Meta employees as part of a widespread restructuring to cut costs at the company. The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by the near-collapse of FTX and the discovery of 2000-year-old Italian bronze statues will 'rewrite' history.Also in this episode: First known sentence written in ancient alphabet discovered - on a head lice combElon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla sharesNasa reschedules Artemis Moon rocket launch ahead of Tropical Storm NicoleA study suggests fertilisers confuse bumblebees, making them less likely to land on flowersKey protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatmentWhy hitting the snooze button might be good for you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter is so far staying silent over reports that Elon Musk is discussing putting all of the platform behind a paywall. Archaeologists think they may have found Cleopatra’s tomb after they unearthed a tunnel 43 feet below an ancient temple and a study finds that if you want to fill the dancefloor then it’s all about that (very low) bass.A new drug is offering lifeline to women with a rare aggressive form of breast cancer, Gears of War is finally being made into a film and a kitten found with no sex organs confounds an animal charity.Plus, there’s an ‘exciting’ development in tackling untreatable high blood pressure, notorious Instagram influencer ‘Hushpuppi’ is jailed for 11 years and why we’ve all got air-fryer fever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest reaction to the Twitter parody accounts ban following Elon Musk's decision to monetise verification ticks. Many are criticising the move as the billionaire is the subject of a large number of these types of accounts and Musk professes to be a ‘free speech advocate’. Has a scientist tracked down a runaway murderer using AI facial recognition? Lord Lucan is accused of brutally killing Sandra Rivett in 1974 with a lead pipe.Plus, lab-grown red blood cells have been transfused into people in a world-first clinical trial.Also in this episode:Instagram introduces age verification tools for UK usersRishi Sunak appeals to world leaders for a push on 'clean growth' at COP27Researchers say lung disease spotting AI say it ‘could be key to cutting hospital pressures’Apple warns of delays with its new iPhone rollout due to a Covid outbreak in ChinaCases of mouth cancer in the UK on the riseScientists say a new star system discovery may be the oldest in our galaxyScientists say a new star system discovery may be the oldest in our galaxy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave on why AI is such a huge topic in the tech world. Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff reveals plans for Ring Drone to roam around your home. Mozilla President Mark Surman on why algorithms need to be user-focussed. Plus:Twitter begins cutting jobs following Elon Musk takeoverPrince William reveals Earthshot Prize finalistsWhy the NHS is putting maggots in patients’ woundsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming to you from Web Summit in Lisbon, we speak to the CEO of 1Password Jeff Shiner. He discusses the benefits of super secure ‘passkeys’ and going ‘passwordless’, and Daan Luining co-founder of cultivated meat joins us to discuss why people are more open to the idea of lab-grown meat.Plus:WhatsApp’s new communities featureScientists warn about pre-symptomatic monkeypoxAnd the university preparing to speak to aliensFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk’s plans to charge for blue ticks: our tech reporter Simon Hunt dissects the story. First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska calls for help from the tech community at Web Summit. The tiny microscope designed to help speed up breast cancer treatment. Plus:Majority of gig economy workers ‘feel under threat from review websites’SpaceX launches its powerful Falcon Heavy rocket Google updates home page with Lens image search Exercise in the afternoon or evening ‘may be better for blood sugar control’The best spots in the UK to watch bonfire night fireworksFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa’s mission to a far-away ‘golden asteroid’. Could it be the core of a long-dead planet? Researchers in Canada issue ‘superbug’ warning about sewage bacteria. Instagram apologises for spooky Halloween outage on the app. Plus:The UK’s getting a brand new rocket launchpad by OrbexA newly discovered species of owlWhy Rhinos' horns have gradually shrunk over the last 100 yearsTrees incorporated into farming could help the sector achieve net zeroReports a future update to GTA online will let players make their own music in the gameFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the best scary movie to watch? But do we lack empathy if we enjoy horror? Behavioural scientist Coltan Scrivner, from the Recreational Fear Lab, explains the science behind our fascination with fear.In this episode:What is morbid curiosity?How our bodies react to horrorWhy are we drawn to shows like Terrifier 2 and Netflix’s Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryDo we lack empathy if we like scary films?Recurring themes in horror movies and why they’re usedThe morbid films a behavioural scientist watches…Can horror have a bad impact on our mental health, or is it beneficial? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk kicked off his ownership of Twitter with a load of firings and repealing the ban on former US president Donald Trump from the social network. Reports suggest Musk wants to become interim CEO. We speak to the founder of crime insight app WalkSafe+ which 'helps firms ensure workers get home safely'. Nasa spacecraft probes Mars deep impact. Also in this episode:New PM Rishi Sunak slammed for skipping COP27 climate summit. London electric buses powered by world-first rapid charging. Naming of the shrew...Facebook post leads to new British mammal discovery. How relaxing and gentle piano sounds soothe nightmaresDo the moonwalk...7mph robot rollerskates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaire stokes rumours he’s sealed $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, with shares prepared for suspension ahead of deadline. Nasa discovers ‘super-emitter’ regions pumping out record toxic methane. Real mobile broadband...internet on ‘any moving object’. Don’t believe the 5G hype - it’s not that fast, study finds. Bitcoin boost from sterling chaos of mini-Budget. Emperor penguins are at risk from climate crisis placed on endangered list. Keeping Chinese taikonauts at room temperature 250 miles above earth. Metaverse is causing ‘supersized’ losses, investors warn. My life’s work...TikToker who plays dead lands TV role on CSI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More anticompetitive criticisms have been made against Apple. Spotify has accused them of ‘choking competition’ when it comes to audiobooks and there’s been a backlash over their recent changes to rules on NFT-powered apps. Also, the secret communications of over 50 sea animals have been discovered and it could rewrite what we know about evolution. Also in this episode: Apple confirms iPhone is getting USB-CGoogle and Microsoft hit by advertising slowdownA report finds that climate change is threatening global healthEE launches cyber security monthly packages Scientists discover six new species of rain frog in EcuadorMummified boy buried in unmarked grave 400 years ago identified as son of powerful Austrian countTikTok’s favourite emu Emmanuel might be a bit of a drama queen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists at London’s Natural History Museum, UCL and the Francis Crick Institute have extracted DNA from the oldest stone age hunter-gatherer Britons - and made a gruesome discovery. We speak to Dr Selina Brace, the museum’s principal researcher in ancient DNA. Why was WhatsApp down? Midnights: Taylor Swift’s Reputation for smashing streaming records. ‘Human washing machine’ uses AI to pick relaxing videos while-u-soak. What happened to the worst Covid 19 strain? Electric car-plane’s vertical take-off. Royal Mail stamps without barcode to be defunct in 100 days. Gamer's mission to scan every PlayStation 2 manual in 4K. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owners of the latest iPhone and iPad - there’s a whole load of new features available in the latest iOS software update. Why has Elon Musk’s Neuralink ‘show & tell’ been delayed? Scientists link thunderstorms and forest pollution. ‘Our nuclear email was hacked’, says Iran. TikTok trolls ‘target filmmaker over sexual consent short’. Millions invited to take part in world’s largest health research programme. Call for disposable vape ban. How to see October solar eclipse - last of the year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The meteorite thought to be from the beginning of our solar system: Professor Sara Russell from the Natural History Museum, explains how exciting the discovery is. Instagram launches new security features to support public figures. Fans of Taylor Swift reported outages on Spotify as her new album ‘Midnights’ dropped this morning.Also on this episode:Amazon facing £900m lawsuit in UK over use of 'secretive and self-favouring algorithm'Silent Hill 2 by Konami latest!Has Hawaii’s vast marine conservation boosted tuna stocks?A smile could make us happier, study saysTonight’s the night for the Orionid meteor showerFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a new study is warning about toxic waste leaking from the remains of a World War Two Nazi patrol boat, an expert from UCL explains why it’s not just shipwrecks from the conflict we should be worried about... A UK research consortium has been given £2 million to tackle the global monkeypox outbreak. How floating farms of seaweed could ‘save the planet’ with John Auckland from Seafields.Also on today’s episode:DNA reveals gene that protected us from the Black Death An asteroid called Phaethon has started speeding up'Pillars of Creation': More magic images from the James Webb TelescopeGigantic ostrich-like dinosaurs roamed North AmericaFirst-Ever Melanistic Canada Lynx Caught on CameraFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa will use Arizona’s rough terrain for a moon mission rehearsal. Astronauts, engineers and scientists can practise exercises in a simulated “lunar surface environment”. Music mogul Simon Cowell teams up with TikTok and launches Stemdrop, a new music production tool. Plus, we speak to AR artist Doddz about making fashion more sustainable. Also in this episode:Why mosquitoes are attracted to certain acids on your skinFresh Netflix news on ‘cloud gaming’Apple’s upgraded iPad designsA sound pillow for pain helping patients in hospitalAnd a scientist’s tips on a healthier nights sleepFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Barton of Terrifier 2 on why their horror film may create a physical reaction – such as throwing up - as cinemas offer sick bags to audiences. TikTok's introducing an adults-only option for live streams, and why strict parenting may hard-wire the risk of depression into a child’s DNA. Also in this episode:Activision (behind Call of Duty and Crash Bandicoot) may use AI to generate music for gamesResearchers say ‘girls routinely get better grades than boys in class’ – why?Sound cues during sleep could help people forget specific memoriesScientists find Europeans were consuming milk 7,400 years agoMotorola’s teasing a rollable concept phoneFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kanye West agrees to buy Parler - the social app removed from Google’s Play Store over the Capitol riots. The first ‘net-zero smart-city’ being planned for Europe. BioNTech Covid jab scientists say cancer vaccine could be available ‘by 2030’. The UK joins the mission to hunt for origins of the universe. In this episode:Odisseas Athanasiou, CEO of Lamda Development explains plans for The Ellinikon smart-cityRazer unveils new ‘edge’ handheld cloud-gaming console Scientists to examine how mushrooms become magicYoung LGBTQI+ people ‘nearly twice as likely’ to encounter hate speech onlineIs Apple planning to make the iPad a ‘smart hub’?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk asks the US government to help fund SpaceX internet service in Ukraine. The 72ft LauncherOne rocket replica appearing in London. Could seaweed replace plastic? Snapchat’s AR tool to teach CPR. In this episode:Matt Archer from UK Space Agency explains LauncherOne rocket replicaThe first secure app to connect displaced Ukrainians with volunteers Consumer champions and finance bodies press for action on online fraudNetflix’s ad-supported tier to launch in 12 countries in NovemberFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK blood shortage: NHS Dr Farrukh Shah explains what’s caused the supply issue. James Webb Space Telescope reveals image of what looks like a ‘human fingerprint’. Scientists in America say brain tissue they tested in a new host ‘integrated and grew’. They believe the technique could be an entirely new way to study brain disorders such as autism. In this episode:Protecting our nature: RSPB explains why it’s putting pressure on the government.Can dementia be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis?A Polypill could ‘avoid millions of premature deaths, heart attacks and strokes’Lab-grown brain cells learn to play video game PongHow digital assistants are perceived as humanFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Watershed moment for humanity’: Nasa confirms asteroid diversion was successful. The fridge-sized spacecraft sent 7-million-miles away to divert Dimorphos. Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh describes his second swim for climate change: a 100-mile stretch of water between Saudi Arabia and Egypt as Cop27 approaches.Why Meta and Microsoft appear to have teamed up. In this episode:UK’s Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 will launch UK’s LauncherOne rocketResearch shows how poliovirus takes over cells from withinDomestic abuse charity Refuge calls for Online Safety Bill to protect women from online abuseCould Amazon reviews for Yankee Candle actually be tracking Covid waves?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How black workers are heavily under-represented in tech. Black Tech Festival founder on “bad diversity” in the industry. Why is an AI robot going to court? GCHQ’s warning about China. Could finding aliens trigger global conflict? In this episode:Ashleigh Ainsley discusses benefits of Black Tech FestOfcom: Third of children have false social media age of over 18Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond diggingHundreds of skeletons found beneath department store in WalesCould finding aliens trigger global conflict?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘extreme measures’ YouTubers use to avoid recommendations. Could 4K videos be blocked by a paywall? Why people’s iPhone 14’s keep calling 911 on rollercoasters, and how the heat from your fingers could give away your passwords. In this episode:Mozilla Data Analyst Jesse McCrosky on how Youtubers are getting around recommendationsKanye West Blocked out of Twitter & InstagramWill Apple make the switch to USB-C sooner rather than later?Why spending time around water as a child benefits you as an adultAre ministers planning to block solar farms on agricultural land?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa's Juno spacecraft has captured the most detailed image yet of the mysterious icy, ocean-covered moon Europa over an area of about 10,000 square miles. Is Google’s Pixel 7 an iPhone killer? Energy crisis: Britain ‘planning’ for blackouts this winter, minister admits. Dance moves help power nightclub. GTA V player takes three years to finish ‘pacifist run’ of game - no needless kills. Heatwave data reveals deaths spike. Butterfly numbers remain ‘worryingly low’ in 2022. Science of friendship? Put in 34 hours of face time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research by the University of Aberdeen and Hasselt University has revealed how tiny air pollution particles can reach babies in the womb after scientists found toxic PM2.5 deposits crossed the placenta to get into the organs of foetuses. Ex-Google ad boss builds...search engine without ads. Human genetic code evolves ‘every 4,000 births’. Africa DNA link to olde England. Science Museum show takes visitors to sci-fi Edge of Imagination. Instagram touting ‘unrealistic body image to new mothers’. New theory suggests Giant’s Causeway ‘formed in just a few days’. Cat-sized Scottish reptile is ‘pterodactyl relative’. Love lives of linemen and their wives is latest TikTok drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter has confirmed that Elon Musk has offered to buy the company for a second time this year, in a deal worth over £38 billion, after stalling amid claims about the number of bots on the platform. Apple must use same USB-C charger as everyone else, EU rules. Overwatch 2: Blizzard Entertainment servers in DDOS attack. Deep impact: behind Durham University’s moon simulations revealing lunar birth. Nasa’s spacecraft vs asteroid crash creates 6,000-mile-long trail of debris. Draconid meteor shower visible in the night sky for next five days. How worm saliva breaks down plastic. Catching Britain’s sustainable fish suppers with the Marine Conservation Society. Super-sized Paddington crowned ‘fattest bear’ in park webcam contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Kardashian has agreed to pay a fine of $1.26 million - or £1.12 million - to settle a legal case after advertising the EthereumMax scheme to millions of followers on her Instagram page. North Korea rocket alert as missile fired over Japan. Long way from Mars...space rover tested in English quarry. #Overwatchdown while Blizzard readies servers for Overwatch 2. Covid: UK health data reveals spiralling infection rate. Twitter edit tweet feature now live for select users - at a price. What’s behind new NFT name trading craze? Nestlé, makers of Quality Street, announce the brand’s cellophane wrappers will be made from recyclable paper by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.