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One of Minecraft’s biggest streamers, ‘Dream’, has revealed his true identity. Before now, he had only been known by a simple iconic smiley face.Your Christmas turkey could be at risk this year if the worst avian flu in UK history continues to spread.The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to human evolution research. Sweden's Svante Paabo worked out the genetic code of Neanderthals, one of our extinct relatives. Prime Minister Liz Truss’s personal mobile number is being sold on a US website by hackers.Plus:Duolingo, a language-learning app, is in talks with the government about providing cheap visa testsA study suggests Covid has left a third of young people feeling life is out of controlCompanies 'aggressively’ pestering people with cold calls finedBruce Willis denies selling likeness to deepfake company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hubble Space Telescope is gradually losing altitude. Nasa and SpaceX are looking at a joint re-boost mission to extend its life. Hubble has been operating since 1990, about 335 miles above Earth. Electric lift-off: We speak to the CEO of Eviation who are behind the first all-electric passenger plane which just made history and Google is closing Stadia, its cloud gaming service. Will you get a refund?Plus: Latest on Florida's Hurricane IanWater on Mars: Scientists find further evidence of liquid water on the red planet.Study suggests Bitcoin's climate impact is greater than gold miningUN elects first female tech agency secretary-generalAnonymous launches multiple cyber attacks against the Iranian governmentGoogle Maps is getting a big upgrade that lets you ‘Vibe Check’ your destinationFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDailyYou can hear the latest news on The Leader podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The discovery of a drug able to slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s is being called a ‘historic moment’ in the treatment of the disease. The medication is the first later-stage trial "in a generation" to successfully do so.Cameras aboard the International Space Station have captured video footage of Hurricane Ian as it moved into Florida and we find out about how dogs can smell stress.Also in this episode:Findings in relation to asteroid impacts on the moon coincide with some on Earth - including the one that wiped out the dinosaursHumans evolved from an armoured shark that swam the oceans 439million years ago, much earlier than first thoughtGenes behind condition that makes hair ‘uncombable’ in humans foundResearchers develop a new technology to kill cockroachesNostalgia alert… Toys R Us makes its UK comeback onlineFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Robotorium has created AI smart helmets for firefighters to help locate people in smoke-filled rooms. Dr Chris Lu, who is leading the project, explains how they work. More on Netflix gaming as they’ve announced their own video game studio and China’s Mars Zhurong rover finds historic evidence of cataclysmic flooding on the red planet.Plus:The European Wildlife Comeback Report 2022Why the ICO is calling out the MoD and the Home OfficeHow voice-controlled devices might have a long term effect on childrenUS study reveals pumping iron could extend your life expectancyViral TikTok competition for the next ‘voice of the checkout’Find us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa’s Dart mission successfully smashes spacecraft into an asteroid in the first-ever 'planetary defense test’. The aim being to see if a large asteroid hurtling towards Earth could be diverted. Apple says it’s now started making its new handset in India in a shift from its China supply chains and we find out about the world’s first fully-biodegradable backpack.Also in this episode:More than half of the world's palm trees in dangerDiscovery of an ultra-rare diamond suggests Earth’s mantle has oceans’ worth of water hidden insideResearch finds family ties give animals reasons to help or harm as they ageDrinking two to three cups of coffee a day linked with longer lifespanMars dust watches are now a thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jupiter’s closest encounter with Earth for 70 years happens today - we’ll tell you how to spot it and why it could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry have been unveiled and the cost of charging an electric car surges by 42% - nearing the same as petrol. Also in this episode: An anchor discovered during offshore wind farm work may date from Roman timesThe UK Space Agency awards a £2.2million contract to a company to clean up space junk A new method of preserving donated kidneys ‘could mean fewer organs wasted’Elon Musk faces deposition ahead of Twitter trial Why experts are telling us to ‘flood our gardens’ 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…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 car that doesn’t cost the earthHijacking electricity from plants, with the University of CambridgeFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Webb Telescope captures ‘clearest’ images yet of Neptune. The rings have not been since the Voyager 2 mission flew past the planet. Flying taxi firm Kittyhawk shuts down. Depop co-founder Simon Beckerman explains new Delli food app for foodies. The internet reacts to new official US Space Force song Semper Supra.Also in this episode:Journalist Alex Levine explains 'Algospeak': what is it, and why are people using it?Research suggests looking at tummy fat trumps checking BMIPoaching decline is a boost for sea turtlesCan babies taste food in the womb?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancer expert warns about the ‘flip-side’ of cancer detecting tech. The Early Cancer Institute (ECI) at the University of Cambridge is the first physical institute in the UK dedicated to understanding early cancer. Plus, why sleep quality is more important than sleep quantity, How to make money from your unused gym pass and the ‘silent’ drone that flies without propellers. Also in this episode:The wearable sensor which detects miniscule growth of tumours under the skinUN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'Scientist hopes London Marathon efforts bring heart failure cure a step closerCovid 19 history: Evening Standard billboard to appear at Science Museum exhibitionFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rockstar Games admits leaked GTA 6 gameplay is real. How Twitter’s making pictures more accessible. Nasa releases new Mars audio recording, and a new update for AI-image generator DALL-E. In this episode:Elon Musk’s plan to provide Starlink broadband to IranClimate change threatens health and survival of urban treesExtra-terrestrial water found for first time in meteorite that landed in UKSatellite images show huge scale of Queen’s funeralCould the new PS5 come with a detachable disk-drive?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s commitment to advancing science and technology, with pioneering discoveries starting in her 1953 coronation year when DNA’s double helix was discovered to the digital world now shaping everyone’s lives.Tech & Science Daily is joined by Keith Moore from the Royal Society in London - the world’s oldest scientific academy.We discuss the major advancements for British research during the Queen’s reign, her great interest in supporting the society’s advancement through science, and what happens when Elizabeth II’s patronage is transferred to King Charles III using a protocol known as the Loyal Address.In the post-war era, the Queen was also a fervent supporter of increasing the number of university-educated scientists and engineers. And she also had a keen interest in London’s museums showcasing our research excellence.From the space age ability to gaze into the depths of the universe from the Jodrell Bank Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope, to Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s World Wide Web, Queen Elizabeth II was monarch through some of the most significant scientific landmarks advancing humankind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists working together as part of the World Weather Attribution collective say the “fingerprint” of climate change is on Pakistan’s devastating floods - that left more than 1,500 people dead - after analysis found new links with heightened extreme rainfall. Drug therapy hope for young children with severe eczema. Bali charity Sungai Watch cleans 650 tons of rubbish from rivers, mangroves, and coastline. Speaking to us from Indonesia we're joined by co-founder Gary Bencheghib. And, the mystery of that Scottish ‘fireball’ revealed... Plus:We know where you fly...world’s biggest airline club in biometrics plan. The oldest dinosaur fish heart is 380 million years old - and offers fresh clue to vertebrate evolution. Royal Observatory Greenwich: early festive gift for astronomy winner’s Christmas Day photo. Famous TikTok dog with two legs living her best life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been more than 200 reports of a mysterious “fireball” crossing the night sky over Scotland and Northern Ireland. One of the biggest moments in cryptocurrency history has finally come to pass - ethereum blockchain has finished its much-anticipated “merge” to a more eco-friendly platform, by killing off the energy-hungry ‘mining’ process. I can’t get no sleep...why LED lighting’s ruining bedtime. Puffling season: We speak to Kyana Sue Powers as Icelanders try to save baby puffins after they fall into Heimaeyn in the Westmann Islands, off Iceland’s south coast.Plus:-Linguistic computer scans reveals ‘plays Shakespeare co-authored’-Patagonia, outdoorwear-maker beloved by tech bros, transfers to climate trust-Can 3D metric mask really improve diagnosis while safeguarding patient data?-A droid, a drone and a human walk into a bar...Robot ‘laughs at jokes’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa will smash a spacecraft into an asteroid to check Earth’s defences against getting hit by a giant space rock. PlayStation State Of Play: Tekken 8 and VR Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy teasers. Thwaites glacier retreat: Dr Robert Larter, a marine geophysicist with British Antarctic Survey, speaks to us aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough. Underwater robot scans of 75-mile wide Antarctic glacier reveal scale of melting and growing fears over future sea levels.Plus:-Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Six million track coffin on flight tracker-UK defence chiefs raise concerns as Russia is increasingly reliant on weapons from rogue states as Ukraine sanctions bite-Scientists reckon they can get a crying baby sleeping ‘in 13 minutes’-Going green with renewable energy ‘could save trillions of pounds’-Ferrari’s first SUV but how much will it cost you and what’s its MPG? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space firm founded by Jeff Bezos and the FAA are investigating how a rocket booster apparently exploded after launching on the 23rd New Shepard mission, which had aimed to send Nasa experiments to the edge of cosmos to float for a few minutes in microgravity. ‘Unsend messages’ and ‘lockdown mode’ new iOS iPhone features. Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko to testify before Congress over ‘security flaws’. Plus:-What is 'blue economy'? fighting climate change and blockchain fish-counting: the aquaculture revolution-Nintendo shares boost after Splatoon launch-Nasa mash-up of satellite and x-ray data lets astronomers ‘rewind’ 5.5million mph supernova blast-Turn off the Barry White album because the hyrax makes its own music for love-Was top secret Meta Quest Pro VR headset ‘left in hotel room’? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are Joe Biden's new curbs on US deliveries of computer chips sent to China? King Charles III is famous for his love of the natural world and was never shy about voicing his opinions on ecology and urban architecture - now there are hopes he’ll continue his vocal support of the need to fight climate change. Netflix gaming: what is the new Assassin’s Creed game? And, the latest on Nasa’s Artemis Moon shot.Plus:Climate crisis: Europe’s hottest summer on recordDriverless cars ‘impossible without human touch’Patients diagnosed with ME are invited to participate in the world’s largest genetic studyElon Musk’s ex-girlfriend auctions off mementos of relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II Royal Historian Sarah Richardson explains why the Queen was a ‘tech pioneer’. Her death was the biggest historic event to ever be recorded in real-time on Wikipedia. Tech journalist Annie Rauwerda told us about the Wikiproject London Bridge taskforce set up to maintain the site’s updates when the Queen died.Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Were you duped by the fake Apple Crypto event? Meanwhile, at the actual event: Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro with new ‘Dynamic Island’, e-sims and satellite tech. How space travel mutates your DNA, and could sweeteners increase your risk of heart disease? Also in this episode:Earliest evidence of amputation found in Indonesia caveGreta Thunberg teams up with Natural History MuseumAceGamerSam beats every N64 game in five yearsDisney+ Day: BTS Tour Video released alongside sneak peek at “Andor” star wars seriesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breakthrough: a woman in Scotland is helping scientists with diagnostic testing. Apparently, her heightened sense of smell means she can ‘smell Parkinson’s’. The earliest known mammal has been identified by fossil dental records; we speak to the Natural History Museum about the condition of the teeth, this tiny shrew-like animal who existed alongside dinosaurs and why it's important. And why American technology companies have been banned from building semiconductor factories in China.Plus:A pop-socket shaped device can ‘detect breast cancer faster’Hackers jump inside James Webb Telescope pictures to push phishing malwareThis Malaria vaccine could drastically reduce child deathsElon Musk’s lawyer wants judge to delay upcoming Twitter trialHow Google’s AI DeepMind humanoids can play footballFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ethereum Merge could be ‘the biggest event in crypto history’, experts say. Our tech reporter Simon Hunt explains. Apple event: could we see an AirPods Pro update? and why Instagram was fined hundreds of millions of euros over children’s data privacy. How scientists are controlling cockroaches using solar power panels, what's Professor Brian Cox done to set a new Guinness World Record? And in a weird full circle moment: Netflix could have adverts by November. 159: HSBC UK, First Direct and Metro Bank are the latest firms to join the anti-scam service, plus Twitter’s Liz Trussell is NOT your new UK Prime Minister.Find us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three day pause for The Rings of Power reviews on Amazon. This comes as a tactic to help prevent online trolls from review bombing. Will Nasa’s Artemis 1 ever reach the moon? How AI could spot the Covid 19 virus through your voice via an app. UK government forcing crypto exchanges to report sanction breaches. Scientist behind how animals changed when Zoos closed during the pandemic. Battery low: Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro might revive the percentage indicator. LG’s bringing NFT’s to your TV, and YouTuber and free climber Adam Lockwood spotted outside a couple’s Shard hotel room window in London. Find us on Twitter #TechScienceDailyFor all the latest news visit standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome G2 Hel: the all-female League of Legends team. We speak to CEO of G2 ESports, Carlos Rodriguez. Plus, Will you get to test Twitter’s edit button? The team behind video calls to the Moon on the Artemis 1 rocket, and where to go to get up close and personal with dinosaurs…We're joined by the Senior Vice President for production of Jurassic World: The Exhibiton London.Also in this episode:Australia’s epic wildfires expanded Earth's ozone hole and cranked up global heatJames Webb Space Telescope takes its first image of planet outside solar systemPanasonic speeds up investment in air-to-water heat pump productionLenovo’s Glasses T1 let you bring a private big screen display with youFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visiting Mars is one step closer as a lunch-box-sized device called Moxie produces breathable oxygen. The tech has been to the red planet as part of Nasa’s Perseverance rover mission. IFA Berlin: Nokia on new sustainable phones and how the new ‘circular’ subscription service works. Friendly robots helping to detect wellbeing issues in kids, we speak to the scientist…Plus: Unlocking your shoe: Balmain Paris teams up with Pokémon Unite Red tide kills thousands of fish in the San Francisco Bay Area North Sea wind farm claims title of world's largest Why a stroll by rivers and canals offers mental health support Titanic in 8k footage reveals wreckage in greatest ever seen detailFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Using AI to help Nasa land on the moon, we speak to the UK scientists working with Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on where to land the Artemis 3 rocket. In the meantime, Nasa hope to try launching the Artemis 1 moon rocket again this week. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service are rehearsing nuclear disaster procedures. Scientist behind the DNA technology that’s cracked a cold-case medieval mystery, shining new light on Jewish history.Plus:Extreme venom found in Black Widow spider bitesPoo transplants to help hundreds of people suffering with a superbugBack to school: Dope Black Dads founder, Marvyn Harrison, joins us as a poll says parents feel less digitally intelligent than their kidsWhy scientists are using tech found at your dentist to study coral under the seaFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could the Artemis 1 rocket relaunch on Friday? How NFTs are infiltrating our Facebook feeds, and doing your weekly shop using WhatsApp. Also in this episode:Woman survives cancer against the odds thanks to experimental drugModified grass offers possible solution to global CO² problemLogitech’s new handheld gaming device leakedScientists find clues to what makes jellyfish 'immortal' as they unlock genetic codeHot weather helps exotic fruits grow in the UKFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Volcanic rocks discovered by Nasa’s Perseverance Mars rover on the floor of the Red Planet’s 3.7-billion-year-old Jezero Crater are offering a tempting clue to how the Martian climate evolved. Energy crisis: Russia burns gas off as bills rocket. Scientist on possible human future for organs grown from mouse stem cells. SpaceX and T-Mobile satellite plan to kill off world’s mobile ‘dead zones’. International Dog Day: Walkies help fight canine dementia. Is Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 worth buying - and how long might it last? Good night’s sleep link to reducing stroke risk. Did seven-million-year-old human ancestors walk on two feet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pioneering womb cancer test could reduce time taken to diagnose women with the condition by helping them to receive treatment much faster than is currently available. Interview with first author Dr Chiara Herzog, researcher at Innsbruck’s European Translational Oncology Prevention and Screening Institute. Race stereotyping row as virtual TikTok AI rapper FN Meka dropped by record label. Study finds stopping statins treatment early “could reduce protection against heart disease”. Inventor’s journey from Dragon’s Den solar-powered litter bins to robot delivery magnate - interview with Academy of Robotics founder William Sachiti. Nice weather for penguins as rain pours on annual animal weigh-in at London Zoo. Plex data breach: usernames, email and passwords leaked. Drought reveals 113 million-year-old T-Rex cousin dinosaur footprints.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter has hit back over whistleblower claims that the social network has security holes placing personal - and allegedly even national security - data at risk. Interview with top anthropologist, Loughborough University’s Emeritus professor Barry Bogin, on chronic stress stunting child growth - and how cost-of-living crisis and food poverty will worsen condition. Facebook troll attack sees pages deluged with celeb spam. England Lioness Jess Carter on returning to Wembley Stadium for a FIFA 22 gaming tournament, plus EXCEL ESPORTS professional FIFA player Spencer ‘Gorilla’ Ealing. What could possibly go wrong...Mastercard and Binance bring crypto to the high street. The dugong, the mammal that inspired old seafarers’ tales of mermaids, has been declared as functionally extinct in China. Heartbreak: Nightmare for collector as ‘world’s oldest Nintendo cards’ are wrecked in unboxing.Find us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Stunning' images of Jupiter revealed through Nasa’s super cosmic spyglass show auroras and giant storms swirling around the gaseous giant. Elon Musk lodges subpoena for Jack Dorsey over failing Twitter deal. Why a solar clock could predict internet-killing rays fired at Earth. Dementia: poor heart health ‘predicts premature brain ageing’. Fibre optic technology is increasingly used to make hair-thin medical devices help doctors peer inside the human body - but the problem is they take a long time to make, until now. Right to Repair: Apple extends self-repair support to Macbooks. Why rare vibrant flowers are blooming on the Atacama Desert in northern Chile and endangered Philippine spotted deer born at Newquay Zoo is doing well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaming giant Sony is being sued for £5 billion over claims of over-charging for games and purchases while playing the titles. Countdown to first Nasa Moon shot since Apollo 17. Could VR smart glasses help nurses spend more time with patients? Deep brain stimulation study hope to treat depression. Why Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse avatar looked well basic. Concerns monitors to check sewage in sea ‘not working’. Quartz rock crystals found at Stone Age burial site. Food waste chef is TikTok hit to help inflation-hit families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Update required as Apple admits a major security risk for iPhones, iPads and iMacs that could allow hackers to take complete control of the devices. Plus an Apple iPhone 14 launch date? Marvel’s new She-Hulk series - is the CGI any good? Self-driving vehicles ‘on UK roads by 2025’ could create 38,000 jobs. The evolution of a frog’s brain and how they evade predators in first ever study. One in every ten Reddit users publishes toxic posts. Harmful 'forever chemicals' found in makeup can now be destroyed. A food crop breakthrough ‘could help alleviate food shortages’, Elon Musk’s Twitter claims doubted by online bot researchers and the Pokémon World Championships have started in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An asteroid crater that could be related to the one that wiped out the dinosaurs has been found beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The five-mile dent to Earth was discovered by Dr Uisdean Nicholson who explains the next stages of investigation. A ‘cannibal’ solar storm is heading for Earth sparking a northern light exhibition in the sky.. Google: Alphabet’s invested more than any one else into Crypto. Why British Bumble Bees have endured a century of stress, how an ancient creature with no bum isn’t our earliest ancestor, and is WhatsApp bringing back your deleted past messages? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The VFX supervisor on Jordan Peele’s new UFO film NOPE shares their movie magic secrets. A plasma breakthrough could ‘let humans live on Mars’ and the world’s largest airline goes big on supersonic travel. The National Grid partners with Energy Exemplar 'to reduce energy costs and supply green demands'. Scientist Dr Katharina Brinkert on why magnets could be used to help astronauts breathe in Space and Nasa rolls out its new giant Moon rocket ready for its maiden flight. Plus, could billionaire Elon Musk be about to buy Manchester United? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A nuclear war between the US and Russia could 'kill billions', a US study suggests. Models showed that firestorms would release soot into the upper atmosphere blocking the Sun.Why officials in China requested algorithm data from sites like Alibaba. A new 'People not bots' campaign suggests AI is advancing in the wrong way for customers. Dr Alessandro Siani from the University of Portsmouth explains why better science education could improve covid-19 vaccine uptake. A court rules Twitter to hand over data from a fired executive to Elon Musk and a volcano in Iceland is spewing lava from a heart shaped crater.Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis has unveiled the first-ever Barbie with hearing aids and a young boy who reached the 100 YouTube subscribers mark gets a special plaque from a friend.Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastFor all the latest news visit www.standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dogecoin & Shiba Inu users might be feeling more positive after the cryptocurrency gained in the past 24 hours. There’s backlash from the public and scientific community following the euthanisation of a walrus in Oslo nicknamed Freya. And ‘Game-changing’ transplant hope as researchers alter donor kidney blood type.Plus: UK Flash flood warning as thunderstorms hit over the next few daysInternet providers urged to offer more ‘social tariffs’ to help tackle the cost of living crisisWorld leaders meet in New York to try to pass a UN treaty to protect oceansWhy poor sleep could be worse for some people than smoking How one dog was rescued from the UK’s highest mountain, Ben NevisFind us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Formula E World Championships come to an end we’re taking a look at the tech behind the racecars, and how it’s being applied to everyday EVs.We spoke with Envision Racing, who have teamed up with data company Genpact, to speed up their processes, and help the team become even more sustainable. Managing Director of Envision Racing Sylvain Filippi discusses how the cars are always improving, and how the tech they use is later applied in everyday EVs we see on the roads. Race driver Nick Cassidy, describes what it’s like to drive a Formula E car, and how the race series continues to develop.This episode is part of the Evening Standard’s Plug it in Campaign looking at how EV’s will shape our future.You can find guides on which one might be best for you: Search “Evening Standard Plug It In” or click here.Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastYou can listen to our interview with the founder of Formula E Alejandro Agag on our How To Be A CEO podcast.For all the latest news visit the Evening Standard website here.Credit: Some audio effects in this episode were provided by Formula E. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which? say they have found dangerous and illegal weapons being sold on sites like eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish by third party sellers. We spoke to Lisa Webb a consumer law expert who explains the type of weapons found, how they found the items, the legal ramifications and how the online safety bill could glue the holes and stop this from happening. All sites replied to the charity stating that they are taking action. 'Butterfly Galaxies' entangled and dancing around each other 60 million light years away and how continents were formed by meteorite impacts in the first billion years of Earth’s history. Heatwave: protecting our dogs in this year’s extreme temperatures, including burns to their paws and why dogs must stay away from poisonous algae in lakes. A study of Twitter shows the rise in young adults talking about the cost of living crisis online. Samsung tell us about their new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4 mobile phones. Disney Plus in the US is bringing a new low cost subscription service that comes with adverts.Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastFor all the latest news visit www.standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden has signed into US law an act that is designed to boost the production of semiconductors for computer chips in the country. We spoke to tech reporter Simon Hunt for the latest who explains how it’s designed to make the US more competitive with China’s tech and science industry.A major underwater expedition is being set up to find a super-fast meteor that crashed into the Pacific Ocean back in 2014 that is unlike any other to land on earth… Amir Siraj is an astrophysicist who has been studying the deep space rock. What to expect from Samsung Unpacked. Elon Musk has sold $6.9 billion of Tesla shares, as the saga over his Twitter takeover continues.Plus:Spain air conditioning limits O2 says you can switch your phone at any point, at no extra costExtreme UK heat has ‘serious’ impact on wildlifeWholefoods: How to pay for your food shop with the palm of your hand Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastFor all the latest news visit www.standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg is rolling out some new features on Whatsapp to make it easier to avoid your friends. You’ll be able to leave a group without notifying and even hide your “last seen” status from specific contacts. Snapchat’s new supervision tool lets parents see who their teens spoke to in the last week. Extreme UK heat is damaging farmland, produce and wildlife, we spoke to Martin Lines a farmer from Cambridge and, US scientists examine the rare Oklahoma lightning jet bolt that touched the edge of space…Plus:-IOS 16 update: a battery percentage on the status bar arrives.-Food packaging “eco-labels”: Oxford University scientists want consumers to know how their weekly shop affects the planet.-Huge numbers of spider crabs have been appearing in shallow waters on popular beaches in Cornwall.-Why a baby's cry of pain is not built into our brain.-If you have an “exceptional sleeping ability” this job may be for you...Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcast here.For all the latest news visit the Evening Standard website, or follow us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk has challenged Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the platform. It’s after Musk’s lawyers put together a 165-page argument about why he no longer wants to go through with the $44 billion deal to buy the social network. Also on Twitter: hackers may have figured out which fake accounts you’re using.US Senate approves a money-saving climate change bill, and scientists find a cheap and easy way of capturing carbon.A pair of beavers are doing their bit to help tackle the UK's water drought by rewilding old farmland.Beano and EE create a Dennis the Menace comic to help teach children about online dangers.Consumer expert calls for EU roaming rules for Brits to be made clearer. Feelin’ feline? Pokémon Go releases huge 3D cats in Japan, and could PlayStation be about to release NFT’s?Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The craft, called Danuri, which means “enjoy the moon”, is South Korea’s “first step” in investigating the extent of its space exploration capabilities. England drought crisis: Source of River Thames runs dry - you can hear more analysis on this story on The Leader podcast. London’s desalination plant breaks down and hosepipe ban as more hot weather looms. Alert over spike in elderly care home patients with dementia given powerful antipsychotic drugs. Physicist apologises for joking chorizo photo was James Webb Space Telescope photo. Interview with Davy Zyw, an author and cyclist with motor neurone disease, discussing his Highlands sponsored cycling odyssey. Shucking great...boom in oyster nurseries filtering polluted water. Bennu asteroid surface ‘resembles ball pit’ after Nasa analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Toby Lewis, global head of threat analysis for Darktrace and former deputy technical director for incident management at the UK’s National Cyber Security Defence Centre, on social media risk and old-fashioned voting safety. Could China-Taiwan tensions hit your Christmas list? Nasa says private ISS missions need astronaut chaperones. Scientists urge prostate cancer public health campaign expansion for earlier detection. Millions of household struggling paying for essential telecomms. Pig organs ‘partially revived by scientists an hour after death’. Great Barrier Reef enjoys record coral cover - but remains highly vulnerable. Tourists descend on London women’s house in online booking scam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Princeton University scientists are investigating the building blocks of galaxies 12 billion years ago, or essentially the early days of the universe. It comes as stunning images were released from James Webb Space Telescope, showing a Cartwheel Galaxy and two smaller companion galaxies that were created from an intergalactic collision. Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: President’s website hit by cyberattack. Robot surgery test aboard International Space Station. How remote haptic VR for operations works. Privacy legal challenge over police use of London number plate-reading CCTV. Ronaldo and Maguire are most abused men’s football players on Twitter. Tinder cuts plans for ‘metaverse dating’ and in-house digital coins. Strops explained: Why happy children become moody teens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study by the University of Cambridge is investigating links between global temperatures continuing to rise and whether humankind could be edging dangerously close to a devastating “climate endgame”. Future £9 million Royal Navy AI ‘ghost ship’ could ‘make own battle decisions’. Ultra-processed foods dementia link. Mammoth bones show humans settled North America ‘17,000 years earlier’ than known. Logitech G and Tencent Games building cloud gaming console. Clucking great - world’s first carbon neutral supermarket eggs. Nanotech tattoo offers skin-built health monitoring device. ‘Hunting for lost my bitcoin hard drive at rubbish dump’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google is again delaying its Privacy Sandbox project to switch off third party cookies on the tech giant’s Chrome internet browser by next year, and has instead pushed plans back until 2024. Conjoined twins with fused brains successfully separated in VR surgery. China space chiefs ‘allow uncontrolled rocket booster plunge to Earth’. Super telescope will probe start of Milky Way. Hear rare chimpanzees’ hunting bark to rally group members. Can graphene foam sensors give robot prosthetics human touch? Skate legend surprise singing appearance...with Tony Hawk computer game tribute band. Tributes to Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek’s Lieutenant Uhura, who has died aged 89. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Instagram is reversing its ‘TikTok redesign’ following a public outcry from users which includes high-profile celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. We find out about the ‘revolutionary’ new glasses that allow deaf people to ‘see’ conversations and Google launches a major change to GmailA jab to 'cure' genetic heart conditions that cause sudden death could be just a few years away, YouTube’s making it easier for creators to turn longer content into Shorts and researchers develop ultrasound stickers that can see inside the body.Plus, human-caused climate change made the UK’s record heatwave ‘at least 10 times more likely’ and we might be one step closer to a cure for baldness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook owner Meta has reported its first-ever revenue drop, amid growing competition from TikTok. Meanwhile, Instagram boss, Adam Mosseri, says users’ behaviour is to blame for much-criticised changes to the app.We speak to an Earth observation analysis expert about the worrying record-breaking temperatures and risk of wildfires being seen around the world - and how they’re monitoring the situation. The Met Office says UK sea levels are rising faster than before, zombie robot spiders are an actual thing and Russia makes a U-turn on its plans to pull out from the International Space Station... for now anyway.Plus, details on how to catch the Delta Aquariids meteor shower and why your cold sore is really a bit of history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists say the Loch Ness Monster ‘could on one level be plausible,’ after a fossil discovery in a 100-million-year-old river system in Morocco. Professor David Martill from the University of Portsmouth and co-author of the report, tells us how the remains of a plesiosaur could give believers in ‘Nessie’ a bit of hope. New research suggests gaming time has ‘no link with levels of well-being’, Ashleigh Louise aka #talkswithash tells us about her incredible twitter success and Russia is to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024.A study finds dogs ‘might be able to see with their noses’, Saudi Arabia unveils plans for a 100-mile long, 200 metre wide ‘mirrored’ vertical city and why your pet cat might be considered an alien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s bad news for Amazon Prime users, the price is going up by a pound a month. The tech giant said the increase was its first in the UK since 2014 and was due to "increased inflation and operating costs".We hear from Dr Phil Wilby from the British Geographical Survey, one of the scientists who discovered a 560-million-year-old fossil thought to be the ‘first ever animal predator’. They’ve decided to name the discovery after Sir David Attenborough. Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner have joined a viral campaign calling on Instagram “to stop trying to be like TikTok”, the part-nationalised OneWeb merges with French satellite rival Eutelsat and scientists figure out how to store secret data in ink.Plus, starchy green bananas could ‘prevent cancers’ in people with a hereditary risk, a study is launched into outdoor swimming as an alternative to antidepressants and we find out why tear drops might reveal more than you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomers appear to have solved the mystery of Jupiter’s missing rings. It had long been wondered why the planet does not have rings like its neighbouring gas giant Saturn - which are largely made of ice. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, ran a computer simulation that found the answer was to do with the planet’s moons. The UK’s largest ever drowning prevention campaign has been launched, the National Trust calls for 'urgent action' to protect Farne Islands birds as bird flu spreads and China moves one step closer to completing its space station.A ‘game-changing’ new study finds that blood test detect breast cancer earlier than mammograms and a chess robot has an unfortunate malfunction during a competition in Moscow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.