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5:55

‘Systemic ageism’ link to cancer survival failures

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/27

University College London research finds Britain’s fallen behind on cancer survival amid claims “systemic ageism” means older patients may not receive lifesaving treatment. Control your phone with eyes & AI. Laptop’s transparent screen becomes augmented reality. Musk’s Cybertruck vs thief.Also in this episode:Mystery galaxy ‘like Milky Way’Gut bacteria ‘link to inherited blindness’Butterflies’ disguise to stop being eatenInfluencers in frame over sand dunes dig stunt. Hosted on Acast. See

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6:12

Latest on Nasa’s tipped-over Moon lander Odysseus

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2024/02/26

Tech & Science Daily podcast hears from Matthew Cosby, of Cornwall-based Goonhilly Earth Station, which is helping the toppled spacecraft beam data back to Earth - can the mission be saved? Privacy fears over satellite that can ‘zoom on anyone’s face from space’ First off-the-shelf AI-powered humanoid ‘Bezos bot’. Over 100 deep-sea species found three miles down.Also in this episode:New way to squeeze apples ‘may boost health benefits’MuskMail me...would you sign up to new X email?I’m your

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6:59

Odysseus Moon lander makes history with south pole...

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2024/02/23

Intuitive Machines makes history with successful lunar south pole landing. Nasa’s final push to communicate with Voyager 1. The 240-million-year-old reptile likened to a Chinese dragon. How snakes hit the evolutionary jackpot. In this episode:Linda Spilker from Nasa's Jet Propulsion Lab explains efforts to communicate with Voyager 1Underlying cause of long COVID brain fog discovered by scientistsBarriers against Antarctic ice melt disappearing at the doubleScientists discover how bacteria pair up to

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6:59

Moon landing: Private spacecraft attempts to make...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/22

A spacecraft is aiming to make history tonight by becoming the first private mission to land intact on the lunar surface - and be the first US Moon landing in 50 years since Apollo 17.We’ve got all the big announcements from Nintendo Direct February 2024.The five apps Android users are being told to delete immediately.Also in this episode:Alopecia: First ever treatment approved for NHS use marks 'monumental day’Study finds ADHD may have emerged in humans as an evolutionary advantageA dead satellite

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6:22

Trident nuclear missile test fails second time in a row

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2024/02/21

A test launch of the UK’s Trident nuclear missile has ended in failure for the second time in a row.We hear from one of the University of East London scientists behind a heart disease breakthrough - where they’ve grown a 'heart in a dish' using stem cells.Nasa seeks US volunteers for a paid one-year ‘mission to Mars’.Also in this episode:WikiLeaks: Julian Assange’s wife addresses crowds outside the Royal Court of JusticeElon Musk says human implanted with Neuralink brain chip 'can control computer

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6:58

Possible location of ninth planet in Solar System...

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2024/02/20

Scientists have discovered the possible location of a ninth planet in our Solar System.Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth due to hit our atmosphere on Wednesday morning.Freak winds in the Atlantic jet stream push commercial planes to supersonic speeds.Also in this episode:Study finds herpes infection may double dementia risk in older adultsScientists puzzled by birds scoring as high as primates in cognitive testsResearch shows women benefit more from regular exercise than menNintendo

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6:14

The end of mobile phones in schools?

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2024/02/19

Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools.New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities.Reports that EU ‘poised to fine Apple about 500 million euros’.Also in this episode:Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countrysideTiny lab-made proteins ‘hold great promise’ to treat Alzheimer’sMushroom sprouting from live frog in India leaves scientists stunnedSacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-offNintendo shares slide on reports of delayed

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17:57

David Nutt: The Psychedelic Renaissance (Brave New...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/17

Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this preview episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression.To hear the whole interview, including additional interviews with pioneers Robin Carhart-Harris and Amanda Feilding, search 'Brave New World Evening

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7:00

OpenAI reveals Sora text-to-video AI tool

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/16

The company behind ChatGPT reveals convincing AI-generated footage. Why Apple fans are already returning their Vision Pros. Could ultrasound waves help boost fertility? How VR is being used to teach kids about ocean health. In this episode:Freddie Watson from the Blue Marine Foundation explains VR climate lessons for school childrenDr Mark R. Miller from the University of Edinburgh explains the use-cases for graphene after a study found it is not dangerous to human healthResearchers hail success of

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6:59

Odysseus Moon launch explained

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/15

Moon lander launches successfully on Space X Falcon 9 - but what will it do when it lands? Why scientists have grown beef inside rice. Sadiq Khan: deepfake audio clips nearly caused ‘serious disorder’. Sony: No PS5 price cuts or major game sequels any time soon. Also in this episode:OpenAI says GPT-5 is a ‘little bit smarter’Robot surgeon in space performs first simulated procedureWhy grey squirrels outcompete red rivalsWhy women interpret emojis differently to menFollow us on X or on Threads

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6:50

TikTok stars 'to warn migrants about crossing the...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/14

Reports suggest influencers could be paid £5,000 for their posts. How close are we to getting solar-panel windows? Joe Biden makes his TikTok debut. What’s next for the 1,700-year-old egg discovered intact? Also in this episode:Martin Deil, CEO of ClearVue Technologies explains the tech behind solar-windowsArchaeologist Brett Thorn explains more about the ancient Roman eggIntuitive Machines’ private Moon mission delayed due to fuel issuesApes like to playfully tease each other, scientists findSocial

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6:50

Blood test predicts dementia ‘15 years before diagnosis’

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/13

Scientists discover 11 key proteins for predicting the degenerative condition. New NASA spacesuit passes microgravity test. Amazon Prime’s new paywall to access Dolby Vision and Atmos. The secrets of gold discovered in ‘ground-breaking’ experiments. Also in this episode:Professor Jianfeng Feng from Warwick University explains Dementia blood testWorld’s migratory species under threat - UN reportPlant-based diet ‘linked to better sexual health in men with prostate cancer’Researchers urged to take

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6:09

Super Bowl 2024 adverts taken over by AI

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/12

Minions, AI-generated images, and tools for the partially sighted revealed during the ads. Chinese scientists unveil AI child ‘TongTong’. Will water company bosses get their bonuses stopped over sewage spills? How TikTok is going all QVC. Also in this episode:Second US company prepares to make Moon history after Peregrine’s failed missionGoogle Bard becomes Gemini in AI-brand changeVast personal library of Charles Darwin uncovered for the first timeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See

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6:52

Risky world of sea pandas & blue whales

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/09

Tech & Science Daily podcast is joined from Chile by Darwin200 director Stewart McPherson to discuss whale conservation, drone tracking and health of the oceans. Lightning when volcanoes erupt ‘sparked life on Earth’. Disney unveils a virtual moving floor under development.Also in this episode:Record ‘worst year’ for cancer diagnosisSupernova link to star dust creationFour-legged robot as guide dog for blind people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:15

Viagra link to ‘lower odds of male Alzheimer’s’

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/08

A UCL study finds drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Volcano on Iceland’s southwestern peninsula erupts for the second time this year. Disney/Fortnite plan ‘games universe’. Longest-living heart transplant patient breaks record.Also in this episode:How to (safely) watch total solar eclipseJanuary was ‘hottest ever’What would AI do in nuclear apocalypse?Government ‘should hire fraud experts after Covid cons’Penguins peer as Royal Navy

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6:18

Sun explosion sparks Earth comms blackouts

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/07

Solar blast causes sends a massive plume of energised particles through space at nearly a million miles per hour to trigger communications blackouts in Australia and South Asia. ‘Ancient ocean world’ origin of Nasa’s Bennu asteroid. Alert labels for AI pics on Facebook & Instagram. Child emergency mental health calls rise by 53 per cent.Also in this episode:Why have shark attacks doubled?Sloth e-dating success as zoo welcomes babyKing Charles’ cancer: how scans reveal unexpected problemsDon’t

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6:37

Supersized Hadron Collider to ‘reveal universe secrets’

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/06

A £17 billion successor to the Large Hadron Collider is being planned by Cern scientists to continue the work of the world’s largest particle accelerator. A 168 million-year-old pterosaur has been found in Scotland.Also in this episode:‘Hackers-for-hire’ targeted by UK cyber-spiesLow-tech, high stamina: 102-year-old RAF pilot’s Spitfire flightYandex: ‘Russia’s Google’ quits over Ukraine war rowStudents’ AI deciphers Herculaneum scroll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:55

Giant drones to scan Antarctica

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/05

Twin-engine drones are being tested by the British Antarctic Survey to carry out research into global warming and marine ecosystems. Heightened avalanche risk from skiers & snowmobile adventurers. Obesity & rooting teeth alert for child health decline.Also in this episode:Mercury looks like ‘disco ball’ in new Nasa picsSponge test for oesophageal cancer diagnosis‘Magnetic anomaly’ found under New Zealand lakeNuke test ‘chemically fingerprints’ gin to beat fraud Hosted on Acast. See

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19:00

How Not To Die with Special Guests David Sinclair and...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/03

Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock.This is a preview of our Brave New World series. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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6:34

What to do if you’re the victim of a chemical attack

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2024/02/02

Everything we know so far about the Clapham alkali attack, and St John Ambulance explains what to do if you ever witness, or are the victim of, a chemical attack.A study suggests a malaria vaccine is highly effective in young children.The secret to why some dogs live longer than others.Also in this episode:Amazon and Meta stocks surge after results, while Apple dropsClimate campaigner Greta Thunberg speaks out about her trialBedbugs scare at government office buildingThe most romantic love songs

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