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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:00

Taming Big Tech’s AI dominance

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2024/07/02

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

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7:35

General Election 2024: How secure is voting technology?

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2024/07/01

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

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7:39

Could this device replace ‘uncomfortable’ smear tests?

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2024/06/28

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

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8:45

SpaceX lands lucrative Nasa contract to destroy ISS

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2024/06/27

Jake Foster, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, shares his insight about why SpaceX has landed a lucrative Nasa contract to destroy the International Space Station, and what we know about its replacement.One of the world’s top architects, Kent Jackson, design partner at Skidmore Owings and Merrill, explains how buildings could be able to act as trees.Also in this episode:Asteroid ‘the size of Mount Everest’ to skim past Earth todaySatellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds

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7:09

Starliner astronauts still stranded on ISS, now what?

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2024/06/26

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

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7:32

WikiLeaks: Assange leaves UK after agreeing US plea deal

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2024/06/25

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has officially left the UK after agreeing a US plea deal. According to court documents, in return for pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, Assange will be sentenced to time served, 62 months - the time he has already spent in a British prison.The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains why experts are warning about scam QR codes during Euro 2024 - and other high profile events

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7:15

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull

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2024/06/24

Professor Tim Denison, from the University of Oxford and lead engineer behind the world’s first epilepsy device to be fitted in a child's skull, explains how the technology works and the potential impact it could have as a treatment for the condition.Get ready because yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England this week.Renowned British explorer and crew aim to cross the Atlantic in a hydrogen balloon.Also in this episode:Nearly 19,000 NHS patients left waiting for three days in

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16:19

Ryan Holiday (Brave New World)

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2024/06/22

In this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:44

Behind the concert tech used by world's biggest stars

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2024/06/21

PIxMob discusses their impressive technology which has been used in concerts for Taylor Swift, Coldplay and The Weeknd, as well as huge events such as the Super Bowl halftime show, Eurovision and the Olympics.Microsoft regains the title of world's most valuable public company from Nvidia.Cyber criminals behind London hospitals' disruption publish stolen blood test data.Also in this episode:TikTok launches media literacy hub to help users spot misinformationChimps help scientists find plants that

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6:59

Just Stop Oil: How vandalism could have lasting...

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2024/06/20

Local Stonehenge expert, Tim Daw, explains the potential lasting impact of Just Stop Oil protestors spraying the cultural heritage site with orange powder paint.Lisa Webb, consumer law expert at Which?, discusses their report which suggests big tech brands are breaking new laws and selling customers short on product security.Also in this episode:Artificial intelligence allows pupils to ‘converse’ with Holocaust survivorsAstronauts stuck in space at least another week as Boeing and NASA troubleshoot

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6:35

How Nvidia became the world's most valuable company

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2024/06/19

The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains how Nvidia overtook Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company.Dr Katie Burnham, Senior Staff Scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, discusses their new study which suggests that sepsis patients ‘could get the right treatment faster, based on their genes’.Also in this episode:Self-driving cars found to be safer - except at dawn, dusk, or when turning, according to studyPrince Charles Cinema cancels

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6:49

Could satellites like Starlink deplete Earth’s ozone...

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2024/06/18

New research claims that mega satellite constellations spew copious amounts of aluminium oxide gas in the atmosphere and it could deplete the ozone layer.Fernando Auat Cheein, associate professor in robotics and autonomous systems at the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, discusses their new AI tool which uses videos to predict harvests.First patients in the UK receive a new ‘revolutionary’ device to stop acid reflux.Also in this episode:Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to

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7:09

Clean Air Day: boosting London’s trees for better...

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2024/06/17

Tech & Science Daily hears from Andrew Pendleton, of London environment charity Global Action Plan, about more major tree-planting schemes needed to improve the capital’s air quality. Singapore oil spill: race to stop eco disaster. Plant-ificial intelligence...how flowers sense danger.Also in this episode:Hunting life-supporting exoplanets‘Lizard link’ to US salmonella outbreakSaving turtle doves with rewildingAboard Mark Zuckerberg’s $300m super yacht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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6:30

Euros: Could the Oura smart ring give England the edge?

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2024/06/14

Three lions squad is wearing the £421 ring that monitors sleep, stress and more. Labour commits to introducing AI regulation for tech giants. Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $56bn pay package. The surprising link between your name and your life choices… Also in this episode:Our Football Reporter Dom Smith explains how England hope the Oura ring will give them the edgePop star Daniel Bedingfield praises AI for capturing ‘soul’ of his musicCombined immunotherapy drugs ‘could treat most common

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6:53

NASA accidentally broadcasts astronaut in distress...

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2024/06/13

Space agency confirms there’s no real emergency on board the international space station. Gaming giant Steam facing £656m legal claim for ‘overcharging’ UK gamers. How Taylor Swift's Scotland fans set off earthquake monitors. Millions of appointments for common eye conditions placing ‘unnecessary demands’ on struggling GPs. Also in this episode:Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of the Association of Optometrists on dealing with common eye problemsPairing shelter dogs together ‘could cut stress and help

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7:37

Can astronauts’ bodies actually survive Mars missions?

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2024/06/12

Organ trouble, radiation concerns and more explained by Keith Siew, a senior research fellow at University College London. Most children can’t name MP and a fifth get political news from TikTok. Elon Musk confirms X will start hiding likes on posts. Also in this episode:Natural History Museum’s Simon Loader on the new vegetarian piranha species named after Lord of the Rings villainMan who lost four of his fingers fitted with ‘Hero Gauntlet’ by UK firmThe Insect migration superhighway discovered in

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7:51

Apple’s AI features explained and why Elon’s not happy

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2024/06/11

Photo ‘clean up’ tool, ‘math notes’ feature and Siri gets a boost. Plus - why Elon’s not happy with the Apple & ChatGPT partnership. Scientists grow ‘mini-guts’ to study Crohn’s disease. How researchers used AI to find elephant “names.” Also in this episode:Uni of Cambridge's Professor Matthias Zilbauer explains how they developed 'mini guts' to help them learn about Crohn's diseaseSocial media scammers impersonating ‘every major airline operating in the UK’ - Which?Morning frost detected on

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7:06

Cancer breakthrough: Glowing dye helps find invisible...

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2024/06/10

How the dye works, and why it’s helpful for surgeons with Oxford University’s Professor Freddie Hamdy. Electric headset for treating depression recommended after NHS trial. Appeal for O-type blood donors after London hospitals cyber attack. Also in this episode:Flow Neuroscience CEO Erin Lee describes their electric headset for treating depression.Generative AI expected to dominate at ‘momentous’ Apple conferenceYouTube announces new restrictions on gun videosNew skateboarding MMO from makers of

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15:35

Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Brave New World)

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/06/08

Today's episode is with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California.Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans. Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing.To hear the full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:05

E.coli cases 'likely to rise' after outbreak linked...

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2024/06/07

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed at least 37 people were admitted to hospital as a result of an E.coli outbreak, and testing indicates most of the 113 cases reported across the UK are from a single source. We speak to Cath Rees, professor of microbiology at the University of Nottingham about everything we know so far.Starship: Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launches and lands the most powerful rocket ever made.The Standard’s Saqib Shah joins us to explain why gamers are racking up views

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