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Dr Ross Donaldson, from Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, on £2.5 million quantum telescope to seek and help destroy space junk. Klarna workforce cut as AI replaces human jobs. AI trained to help teachers mark homework.Also in this episode:BMA demands actions to tackle child ‘vaping epidemic’.Retro Barbie Phone to ‘support digital detox’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

French prosecutors say Telegram boss Pavel Durov will remain in police custody as part of a cyber crime investigation. Portugal coast near Lisbon hit by 5.3 magnitude earthquake. Swimmer competing at Paris Paralympics one year after losing leg in shark attack.Also in this episode:Apple announces iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ launch eventBran scans analysis to predict dementia riskUK rocket tests: engineers probe “very unusual” fireMicro-monsters lurking in Loch Ness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new lung cancer vaccine has been tested on a UK patient for the first time.BNT116 is designed to treat non-small cell lung cancer - also known as NSCLC - the most common form of the disease.Professor Siow Ming Lee, consultant medical oncologist at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and chief investigator for the trial in the UK, tells Tech & Science Daily how it works, and why this could be game changing for lung cancer patients around the globe. If you're in London docklands this weekend, we'll tell you why you may see a 2.5-ton block of ice suspended from a crane. Joshua Thomson from Australian physical theatre company Legs On The Wall, discusses their new performance THAW by and why they hope to highlight the impact of climate change.Also in this episode:SpaceX reveals date for first ever commercial spacewalkIceland volcano erupts again with huge plumes of lava visible from ReykjavikTerrifying dinosaur discovered with 'distinctive eyebrows'Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A drug considered to be a ‘huge breakthrough’ for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, Lecanemab, has been approved for use in the UK - but it’s been announced that it won’t be available on the NHS in England.David Thomas, Head of Policy & Public Affairs at Alzheimer’s Research UK, tells Tech & Science Daily why it’s a bittersweet moment for people living with dementia.  World-leading sleep expert and neuroscientist Professor Russell Foster from Oxford University, tells our sister podcast Brave New World, why napping is seen as controversial in the sleep science community. Listen to the full episode here.Research suggests that the Moon’s south pole was once covered in an ocean of magma.Also in this episode:Heartbreak as one half of world-famous gay penguin couple diesUK heat-related deaths predicted to soar by end of century with 3C of warmingYoung inventor of accessible device pitches idea to Paralympian Ellie ChallisFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sudden sinking of a superyacht - which had British tech tycoon Mike Lynch onboard - has sparked warnings from experts about ‘violent' weather and the potential of waterspouts. Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society, tells Tech & Science Daily what we know so far about the conditions in the area at the time of the incident.The Evening Standard’s gaming writer, Vicky Jessop, reveals all the big announcements from Gamescom 2024 as the world’s largest in-person gaming convention gets underway in Germany. Also in this episode:Drone blood deliveries could be a possibility thanks to new studyNature and sports campaigners to take to streets over water pollutionWhy humpback whales are more intelligent than previously thought Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Search for missing Tech tycoon, Mike Lynch, continues after a luxury yacht he was staying on sank when a tornado hit the coast of Sicily. Scientific first: Martian meteorites found on Earth are ‘from Mars’. Interview with Professor Chris Herd from the University of Alberta in Canada, who also is part of Nasa’s perseverance rover team. Also in this episode:Rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceportHow dangerous are solar flares to Earth’s communication technologyWhy personalised brain stimulation could reduce Parkinson’s symptomsScientific answer to the formula of scone etiquette - cream or jam first?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Marks, professor of medicine at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and consultant in infectious diseases at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London, explains everything we know so far about the mpox virus outbreak and reveals how concerned we should be in the UK.Juice spacecraft to pass over Earth in ‘world first’ fly-by. Friend of the show, Ben Dryer, Research Fellow at The Open University’s Centre for Electronic Imaging, discusses the significance and reveals where we’re up to with the mission.Also in this episode:Tinashe beats Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish to claim TikTok’s song of the summerRussian volcano erupts triggering ash cloud alert for aircraft amid stronger second earthquake warningHow to see the rare blue supermoon tonight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev meets with Nootopia founder Mark Effinger, AKA Mr Noots. Since launching in 2004, the company says they've helped 300,000 people - including doctors, biohackers, and fitness instructors - unlock their potential. Nootropics are drugs and supplements which proponents say can boost alertness, increase focus, and improve memory. To hear the interview in full just search Brave New World.Disclaimer: you should always seek your own medical advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First case in the EU amid the global public health emergency. Musk’s Grok image generation tool ‘unleashing torrent of misinformation’. Internet Watch Foundation: ‘Nothing stopping’ spread of child abuse images on WhatsApp. Also in this episode:IWF's Emma Hardy explains need for tech to stop child abuse images spreading onlineInfected blood scandal victims to receive financial support for lifeGoogle bringing artificial intelligence-powered search results to UKStudy: Scottish and Irish rocks may be rare record of ‘snowball Earth’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an update on early contingency planning for mpox after the World Health Organisation discovered a surge in cases of the contagious viral disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where at least 450 people died in the initial outbreak. Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane has details on the UK latest. Brain-computer AI voice system helps MND patient speak again.Also in this episode:Stranded ISS astronauts still awaiting Nasa rescue decisionDrone deliveries: Amazon approved for UK test flightsDo Aussies live longer than Brits?Stonehenge rock ‘is Scottish, not Welsh’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Video boost, Studio app, a new screenshots tool and more. Scientists sound alarm over 'sloth virus' as first human cases reported in Europe. Threads and Bluesky flooded with X/Twitter defectors after Musk's Trump interview. Florida sued over its ban on lab-grown meat. Also in this episode:University says it’s the first to open ‘Minecraft psychology lab’One in four with lethal ovarian cancer catch disease early on fast-track pathwayStudy: City birds can be carriers of antibiotic resistant bacteriaWhy your microwave oven probably has its own microbiomeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As X’s own AI bot Grok gives awkward summary of the conversation…Google aiming to ‘claim leadership’ of AI market with Pixel 9. Shock as ChatGPT starts speaking in a user's cloned voice. Fresh evacuations as Greek wildfires continue to spread. Also in this episode:Ben Wood from CCS Insight describes rumoured Pixel 9 AI featuresNumber 10 says no ‘back-and-forth’ with Elon Musk on XPregnant women urged to get vaccine that could prevent thousands of baby hospitalisationsScientists find evidence for large underground reservoir of water on MarsIs AI branding driving customers away?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where to find the chatbot online. Tributes pour in for former Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki. Explained: Why horses are a lot smarter than previously thought. Perseid meteor shower: How you can see the shooting stars. Also in this episode:Folding implants that expand in the brain ‘could make epilepsy surgeries safer’Eco Wave Power officially kicks off the first MW Scale Wave Energy Project in PortugalBlasting 'glitter' into Mars' atmosphere could make it more habitable, say US scientistsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Samsung. What if AI could transform your creativity? GadgetsBoy aka Tomi Adebayo and Steven ‘Woody’ Woodgate discuss AI computing and why it can be a force for good in the creative community. Plus, how artificial intelligence wrapped in technology is helping people with accessibility needs.What's in this episode?(00:32) Chapter one:What is AI, AI computing, AI as your “Copilot”, why AI “won’t take your job”, plus they discuss data and security“AI is my Batman to my Robin” – StevenLink to research referenced(08:29) Chapter two:AI and creativity: all the things you can do(12:34) Chapter three:Technology and accessibility-Steven shares his personal experience with dyslexia and dyspraxia, highlighting how AI has been a game-changer for him.(17:07) Chapter four:What’s behind the technology? -Steven and Tomi discuss Samsung’s Qualcomm AI chipFor more information on the Galaxy Book4 Edge head to Samsung.com  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear how a Parkinson’s patient’s life has been transformed with £31,000 treatment to help deal with the debilitating condition’s tremors. The vape-inspired inhaler to help needle-phobes avoid vaccine jabs - with Imperial College London/RCA masters graduate Zhejun ‘Ezreal’ Zhang.Also in this episode:Ten deaths in England whooping cough outbreak as cases soar.AI drones in battlefield test by UK, US & Australia military‘Millions of years for plant recovery from climate change’Great Barrier Reef ‘risk of disappearing’Who’s a social boy, then...world record for clever TikTok parrot.For all the latest news head to standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Nasa astronaut duo marooned on the International Space Station discover they may not return to Earth until 2025. Plus, Finlay Asher, from aviation industry climate impact campaign group Safe Landing, on airline pollution, regulation and aircraft engine tech developments.Also in this episode:Gene-editing therapy for blood disorder recommended on NHSArmy space radar base in Wales 'to combat cosmic warfare'Did this 500-year-old compass belong to Copernicus?Scientists make Caesar’s perfume...no gladiator sweat available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of women in England who have gone through the menopause could benefit from a new drug on the NHS, called Abaloparatide, that reduces the risk of bone fractures. Unique collection of technology memorabilia up for auction, including the original Apple-1 computer from Steve Jobs’ desk, a letter signed by Albert Einstein to President Franklin D. Roosevelt warning about Nazi Germany’s nuclear weapons research and America’s first spacewalk suit.Also in this episode:Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Zombies trailerWhy our 3ft ancestors were real ‘Hobbits’London’s hottest Tube lines revealedOlympics Paris 2024: running track made from seashells‘World’s oldest calendar’ found by archaeologists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Downing Street has slammed Elon Musk’s comments on his X social media platform after the tech billionaire waded into the online chaos surrounding anti-immigration violence flaring up in UK towns and cities. Social media riot incitement risks arrest, warns lawyer. Cygnus freighter’s food, clothes & toilet spares for ISS.Also in this episode:Hawaii wildfires one year on: Maui’s chronic homes shortageGoogle’s ‘online search monopoly illegal’, US court rulesNHS ‘soup & shakes’ diet plan to combat type 2 diabetesSoftware engineer’s 100,000 press-ups for MS charity to honour his late mother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has sold a further $50 billion of his shares in Apple - why? Tech & Science Daily podcast has news analysis from Evening Standard markets reporter Michael Hunter. Fake weight-loss jabs warning. Minority Report-style ‘pre-crime AI’.Also in this episode:Olympic champion Simone Biles & rise of adult gymnastsProstate cancer: immunotherapy treatment hope ‘to prolong life’The automatic robo-dentist will see you now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev meets with billionaire entrepreneur Christian Angermayer.The pair discuss The Enhanced Games. Could this improve drug testing at the Olympics?To hear the full episode search Brave New World. You will also be able to hear a conversation with retired Australian swimmer James Magnussen, a silver and double bronze Olympic medallist, who’s been offered $1 million if he wins the controversial new competition’s 100m freestyle swimming race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists share their theory behind ancient woman mummy. Government cuts £1.3billion of unfunded cash for tech & AI. What to expect from Google’s AI-powered Pixel 9 series. Taco Bell to roll out AI drive-thrus at hundreds of stores. Also in this episode:Salesforce UK&I CEO Zahra Bahrololoumi on investing in AI skills - listen to the full interview hereStarmer warns social media firms over misinformation sparking violent disorder‘Unhealthy preoccupation with phones linked to teenage anxiety and depression’Star Wars Outlaws described as “like Red Dead Redemption in space”Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Gates, Chief Executive of Northumberland National Park Authority, reveals the good news about the felled Sycamore Gap tree - that it may now live on after green shoots have been found on its stump.Want to know where that bad smell is? Well, odour detecting robots might be key to finding out the answer. Dr Floris van Breugel, assistant professor in mechanical engineering at the University of Nevada in Reno, discusses their new study.Also in this episode:Thunderstorm and flood warnings in parts of England and WalesFriend: New AI companion launches – and it’s like something straight out of Black Mirror Squid Game season two release date finally announced by Netflix Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Harjinder Singh Lallie, Director of the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education at the University of Warwick, discusses Microsoft's latest outage that was triggered by a cyberattack. Overnight, products such as email service Outlook and video game Minecraft were impacted.Scientists say that spaceships with warp-drive technology could be detected by looking for ripples in spacetime. Dr Katy Clough, the study’s lead author from Queen Mary University of London, explains the research and what this tells us.Wildfire warning is currently high or extreme across most of southern Europe - as many Brits prepare to take their summer holidays in destinations across the area.Also in this episode:OpenAI to start rolling out its new voice modeAustralia starts world-first peanut allergy treatment for babiesWhy 'three second' goldfish memory is a myth Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Government has given a £160-million push for the research and development of a ‘near-unhackable’ quantum internet.Professor Gerald Buller, who will lead the Integrated Quantum Networks Hub at Heriot-Watt University, tells Tech & Science Daily how the research will focus on creating large-scale quantum networks potentially leading to the development of a secure communications network and an internet free from hacking issues.The Evening Standard’s gaming writer, Vicky Jessop, reveals everything we know so far about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - and when we can expect further updates.Also in this episode:Parasite found in soiled cat litter could be key to curing Alzheimer’s and other neurological disordersiPhone 16 reportedly won't come with Apple Intelligence AI at launchNasa astronauts celebrate Olympic Games from outer space Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Ernest Chi Fru, reader at Cardiff University, tells us about his latest study which places the emergence of complex life much earlier in Earth’s history.London’s ‘defib deserts’ revealed. The Standard’s Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, discusses the new data that’s revealed 150 areas of capital are in desperate need of defibrillators, with poorest regions less likely to have life-saving devices.Delta Aquariid meteor shower to light up the night sky.Also in this episode:London weather: Heat-health alert issued for capital as temperatures set to soar to 32CStudy suggests a vegan diet could be linked to reduction in biological ageReport finds UK shopping via social media surges by 32% since 2022Why gamers are saying Gran Turismo 7 has ‘the funniest bug ever’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI-powered search engine prototype will eventually be incorporated into ChatGPT. Enhanced Games: the Olympics alternative where performance-enhancing drugs are allowed. Shark spotted in the River Thames in London. Also in this episode:Christian Angermayer explains his plans for the ‘Enhanced Games’ olympics alternative - hear the full interview on the Brave New World podcast here.‘Shingles vaccine slashes risk of dementia by 17%’Mercury has a layer of diamond up to 10 miles thick - scientistsHigh-tech spoon developed to enrich lives of dementia patientsHow AI-powered drifting could help prevent weather-related accidentsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

..but some report the gift cards don’t work. Why the T. rex may have been much heavier and longer than previously thought. Is having a glass of wine a day actually good for you? Also in this episode:Dr Neil Adams from the Natural History Museum explains the incredibly rare mammal fossil set to join their collectionsStudy finds AI could help two-thirds of workers with daily tasksULEZ expansion has reduced pollution 'better than expected' - City Hall reportAstronomers discover ‘super-Jupiter’ giant exoplanetFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancers pretend to be ‘super fit’ to steal nutrients from healthy cells. Weight-loss jab approved for use in UK to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Video footage shows breaching whale capsize boat. Sharks found in waters off Brazil test positive for cocaine. Also in this episode:Data watchdog reprimands school over facial recognition for canteen paymentsCalls to rethink smartphone use for under 18s to improve mental healthElon Musk: Tesla will begin using humanoid robots next yearFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study finds just the smell of stress in humans can change a dog’s behaviour. Researcher explains ‘amazing’ similarities between chimpanzee and human conversations. London police officer quits after calling 999 while high on magic mushrooms. Also in this episode:Dr Gal Badihi explains chimp & human conversational similarities‘Dark oxygen’ produced by metals on deep-ocean floor, study findsMobile carriers banned from hiking prices mid-contract based on inflationBlood proteins predict risk of developing more than 60 diseases – studyMale elephants use deep rumbles to signal when it is time to goFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deepfake video of the president has been shared on ‘X’ after he announced his withdrawal from the election race. Cyber security expert warns another global IT outage is ‘likely’. US researchers hopeful of a ‘one and done’ flu-jab within five years. Also in this episode:Health reporter Daniel Keane discusses NHS delays as services recover from global IT outageLand for growing fruit and vegetables should be doubled, new Government toldHalf of Kew Gardens' trees at risk of death as climate warms20% of parents ‘think social media is better at teaching children about money’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev talks to bestselling author and brain coach Jim Kwik. Kwik suffered a traumatic brain injury aged 5 and is now a world authority on brain optimisation.To hear the full interview with Jim Kwik, and to learn his top tips to boost your brain power, search Brave New World or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world’s IT infrastructure went into meltdown with many Microsoft cloud-based systems hobbled after a CrowdStrike cybersecurity Windows update. The Covid-19 inquiry’s bombshell report has found successive UK governments were totally unprepared for the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, which killed over 235,000 Britons.Also in this episode:Parent army fighting kids’ digital device addiction - with Smartphone Free Childhood’s Léa HenryNasa cancels mission to moon’s dark side...as China races ahead‘My life after year on Mars’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The nearly complete fossilised remains of a stegosaurus fetched almost $45 million at auction in New York - a record sum for a dinosaur. King’s speech: power plans and progressing to renewables - with Regen energy analyst Dr Jess Hogan. Dyson unveils luxury headphones to rival AirPods Max.Also in this episode:Can anti-ageing drug really extend your life after mice lab tests?‘Deeply personal' info stolen in London council cyberattackTwo million Londoners hit by NHS dental crisisNasa plans ‘micro-drone’ robo-bee swarms for Mars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane says DIY tests to detect HPV are part of a new generation of at-home kits to provide clinicians with data and improve gaps in treatment. Covid lockdown fitness guru Joe Wicks gets honorary degree for public health work. Paris Olympics 2024: Mayor swims Seine ‘to prove river cleanliness’.Also in this episode:Do facially-expressive monkeys ‘make better leaders’?‘Giant walk-in uterus’ feature at learning festival This dinosaur has green bonesLondon basks in hottest day of year at 31C Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artificial intelligence bill and the King’s speech, with Eleanor Shearer, senior research fellow at the Common Wealth think-tank. Amazon Prime Day: consume the hype. iPhone thieves ‘making £15,000 a month’. NHS approves ADHD digital test.Also in this episode:Concern over rise in NHS cancer care delaysMalaria jab ‘breakthrough’Moon cave ‘could become lunar base’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CEOs of Microsoft, Google, Apple and Meta have all condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.Astronomers say they’ve created the most detailed - and first - weather report for two distant worlds beyond our own solar system. We speak to the lead author of the report, Professor Beth Biller from the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.Also in this episode:Guide dogs avoid London floating bus stops 'because they fear they’re dangerous’Spacesuits inspired by Dune, designed to recycle urine and make drinking waterAncient woolly mammoth DNA reconstructed in 3D for the first timeNYC drones protecting swimmers from sharks are ‘being attacked by angry birds’Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree player beats DLC boss with... rocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the UK’s top sports psychologists tells Tech & Science Daily how England can win the Euro 2024 final.Dr Misia Gervis, from Brunel University London and Wycombe Wanderers football club, has previously worked with the Lionesses, Olympians and many other elite athletes.Apple Vision Pro finally arrives in the UK. The device is a wearable computer, designed as a set of goggles with internal displays that overlay apps and content onto the real world around the wearer so they blend together.We share a sneak peak of this week’s guest on Brave New World, podcaster and brain coach, Jim Kwik. He shares his top tips for a healthy brain, and discusses the benefits that come directly from the people around you. Listen to the full episode here.Also in this episode:Professor Stephen Hawking’s scientific and personal archive made publicStudy shows narcissism declines with age Why Seagulls might not actually want your chips after allFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samsung’s latest Unpacked event has taken place and with it a whole new series of AI-powered Galaxy products have been unveiled, including the launch of the all-new wearable Galaxy Ring. Ever fancied speeding up the clock? Ruth Ogden, Professor of the Psychology of Time at Liverpool John Moores University, discusses her study which has shown that looking forward to Christmas or Ramadan ‘can accelerate our sense of time’. Research suggests night owls have superior brain function than morning people. Dr Raha West, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Surgery & Cancer at Imperial College London, and lead author of the study, explains the findings and why you shouldn’t try to change your natural sleep patterns as a result. Also in this episode:Nasa finds icy ‘super-Earth’ that could be home to alien lifeMicrosoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jeremy Lockwood, researcher with the University of Portsmouth and the Natural History Museum in London, discusses his study on the ‘most complete dinosaur’ found in a century.Analysis has revealed it’s a new species that roamed the earth around 125 million years ago, and it’s been named ‘Comptonatus chasei’ in tribute to the late fossil hunter Nick Chase, who made the discovery.Europe's newest rocket Ariane 6 blasts off in 'historic' maiden voyage.Study claims arsenic, lead and other toxic metals found in tampons.Also in this episode:Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protectionBritain’s oldest chalk figure has had a facelift Winner of the world’s first controversial Miss AI contest crownedFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lift-off? If all goes to plan, ESA's Ariane 6 rocket will launch later today from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, during a four-hour window that opens at 6pm UK time. You can watch the livestream here. Professor Susan Bewley, emeritus professor in obstetrics and women's health at King's College London, discusses her study which suggests that children conceived using egg or sperm donors are ‘more likely to have identity difficulties and issues with trust’, if they are kept in the dark about their origins. Also in this episode:Nearby exoplanet stinks of rotten eggsStudy links autism in children with altered gut bacteriaThe new subscription service to combat scam calls'Mystic meerkats' at Drusillas Park predict the England v Netherlands Euro resultFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Cyber Security Centre has warned the NHS to update their 'vulnerable' IT systems. The Standard's health reporter, Daniel Keane, joins us for the latest.Nasa 'Mars bunker' volunteers speak publicly for the first-time, after spending 12 months on the simulated red planet.The new first-of-its-kind pill which could increase IVF success rates.Also in this episode:Microsoft employees in China could soon only be using iPhonesRumours suggest that Apple Intelligence and a better Siri could be coming to iPhones this springWhy ChatGPT is 'officially funnier than humans'Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this excerpt from the Brave New World podcast, Evgeny Lebedev talks with Mark Hyman about the rise of longevity medicine, and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our health span.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily asked Simon Lewis, professor of global change science at UCL, about the new government’s challenges for tackling the climate crisis, transition to renewable energy and the Tories’ eco report card after 14 years in power. Plus, a Nasa crew is due to leave Mars simulation after 378 days. Richard McCracken, associate professor and lasers expert at Heriot-Watt University, on work to create ‘astrocomb’ helping giant SALT telescope hunt exoplanets.Also in this episode:Japan says sayonara to floppy disksGiant fanged swamp beast ‘was pre-dinosaurs top predator’Song melodies ‘simpler since 1950s’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists at India’s Ethophilia Research Foundation report young adults are suffering from dating app-fuelled “social media confusion”, which they say makes it tougher to settle down with a life partner. Plus, a rare space age retro Sunball chair is up for auction - we speak with Nigel Dawson-Ellis, head of design sale at Roseberys. Also in this episode:Smartphone kids ‘link to poor emotion regulation’Disaster declared in Hurricane Beryl-battered JamaicaDiets helping beat middle age diabetesMoonbase...built with Lego bricks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest developments in consumer neurotech at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in London, with Dr Max Wilson, associate professor at University of Nottingham. Also in this episode:Hurricane Beryl churns deadly path through CaribbeanWhy was Xbox Live down?WHO’s first quitting smoking guideHuman link to extinction of ‘megaherbivores’Bionic leg ‘powered by thought’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How widely are the benefits of artificial intelligence likely to be felt - or are Big Tech firms hoarding the advantages for themselves? Insight with Eleanor Shearer, senior research fellow specialising in AI and corporate governance at the Common Wealth think tank.Also in this episode:One person dead as 160mph Hurricane Beryl lands in Caribbean.‘Sea waves’ on Saturn’s moon TitanNasa pics reveal universe ‘Pillars of Creation’New Resident Evil game under development Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evolution of voting infrastructure and why low-tech balloting can be more secure - with Pippa Catterall, professor of history and policy at the University of Westminster, a specialist in electoral systems.First stage of a rocket being developed by China detached from its launchpad and crashed.Hurricane Beryl: Caribbean islands on high alert.Also in this episode:Monzo launches tools to tackle phone thieves raiding savingsWhy volcanoes hold the secret to renewable energyNew AI algorithm flags deepfakes with 98% accuracyBarbie taken into space to feature in Design Museum’s new exhibition  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Parfery, programme manager at the Venture Builder incubator at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the new device that could mean the end of ‘uncomfortable’ smear tests.Vittorio Tantucci, senior lecturer in linguistics at Lancaster University, explains the findings of his study which has shown that British people are increasingly copying each other’s speaking style, but there’s a clear divide amongst social classes. Also in this episode:Ready for Wimbledon? Here’s the new generative AI IBM is rolling out for the tournament Scientists make rhino horns made 'radioactive' to tackle poachingApple issues 'massive' warning about Google Chrome to all 1.46 billion iPhone usersFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why has SpaceX landed a lucrative Nasa contract to destroy the International Space Station, and what do we know about its replacement? Jake Foster, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, explains all. What if buildings could act like trees? Well yes according to one of the world’s top architects, with a concept called Urban Sequoia. Kent Jackson is a design partner at Skidmore Owings and Merrill. Kent tells us why sustainable construction is an important fix for the climate crisis, reveals his message to our future Prime Minister and explains what they should be actioning if they win the 2024 election.Also in this episode:Asteroid ‘the size of Mount Everest’ to skim past EarthSatellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds turn into rainXbox 360 classic Dead Rising is back with a "Deluxe Remaster," but fans don’t know how to feel about the protagonist’s new look…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is suffering more problems and it means that the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station are currently stuck there. The issues have left Boeing scrambling to examine the capsule remotely to try to work out the cause, and ensure a safe return.Tony Kendrick, professor of primary care at the University of Southampton, discusses his research which suggests that almost half of Brits on antidepressants could be able to quit - as long as they are well and at low risk of relapse. Scientists make faces for robots out of living skin. Also in this episode:Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctionedWhy Madagascan lemur ‘honks’ are music to our earsEverything new in the Fortnite Reload updateFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.