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5:57

‘Quantum superchemistry’ breakthrough

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2023/08/14

‘Quantum superchemistry’ has been created made for the first time at ultra-cold temperatures - and its hoped the process could help with processing for quantum computers. Maui wildfires: Latest on devastating blazes leaving 93 dead. ‘Give social media addicts therapy’, urge doctors.Also in this episode:Russian moon lander Luna-25’s history-making data collectionSix-fold parking charge hike to beat London pollutionQuit smoking messages planned for inside cigarette packsFood security warning over

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6:47

Extreme swimmer on his 315-mile Hudson River crawl

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2023/08/11

Lewis Pugh to swim 315 miles in 30 days to raise awareness of pollution. Virgin Galactic’s first space tourist on “most exciting day of my life”. Robotaxis approved to operate 24/7 in California. Apple is moving the end call button on the iPhone. In this episode:Lewis Pugh explains his 315-mile swim, and why he’s doing itTiny particle’s ‘wobble’ could be start of a major discovery – scientistsEnd call button moves and other iOS 17 updates explained'Smart’ socks that track distress in people living

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7:00

Space tourists blast off aboard Virgin Galactic

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2023/08/10

First paying passenger to blast off 18 years after buying ticket. Drake won’t be happy: Google & Universal negotiating over AI-generated music tool. Disney ‘actively exploring’ crackdown on password sharing. Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests a recipe that would create chlorine gas. In this episode:Our Tech Journalist Simon Hunt explains there is a market for Virgin Galactic flightsMars may once have had Earth-like seasons conducive to lifeGovernment not anti-encryption, says Technology

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6:43

Voter data breach: Biggest in UK history?

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2023/08/09

More than 40 million voters may have had data stolen in potentially one of biggest data breaches in UK history. It comes as police in Northern Ireland also suffer a “monumental” data breach. Mary-Ann Russon, science and technology reporter for the Evening Standard explains.Plus, have scientists solved a human evolution mystery? And why Red Dead Redemption on Nintendo Switch and PS4 is causing backlash among fansAlso in this episode:Did Apple TV's blockbuster Tetris movie ‘rip off’ Gizmodo

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6:30

Nasa says days on Mars are ‘shrinking’

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2023/08/08

Nasa data suggest the red planet’s rotation is accelerating every year by about 4 milliarcseconds – leading to a shortening of the day there.Research has found the brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ is different in people who are overweight or living with obesity. We hear from the study’s first author about the significance.A global study finds a link between antibiotic resistance and air pollution.Also in this episode:Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the yearSnapchat reportedly

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6:51

Disease X: Can this lab stop the next pandemic?

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2023/08/07

Professor Dame Jenny Harries, head of the UK Health Security Agency, helps unveil the new centre aimed at tackling pandemics by preventing ‘Disease X’.Plus, is artificial intelligence taking over Edinburgh Fringe? And even Zoom is sending staff back to the office.Also in this episode:Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surfaceA US study of the state of Michigan suggests areas with lower bird diversity ‘have more mental health hospital admissions’Study finds giant space ‘umbrella’

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7:00

Inside the rise of AI girlfriends

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2023/08/04

The people getting ‘engaged’ to virtual partners. Why experts are concerned about AI relationships. What is the Ring Nebula? See the James Webb Telescope’s newest image. New realtime justice for Call of Duty cheaters. In this episode:Emma Loffhagen explains the rise of AI girlfriends, and why experts are worriedJames Webb Space Telescope captures new images of the Ring NebulaConsuming foods with added sugars may increase risk of kidney stonesReport: UK risks wasting wind farms achievement without

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6:58

How Google uses brain reactions to recreate songs

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2023/08/03

Google AI researchers make music from the brain’s reaction to songs. US court rules Reddit doesn’t need to identify users who discuss pirating. Labour MP apologises for sharing fake Rishi Sunak image. Why killer whales are learning to attack boats. In this episode:Meta seeks EU user consent to show targeted Facebook and Instagram adsYouTube takes on TikTok with tool to easily turn any video into a ShortChinese regulators propose two-hour phone limit per day for under 18sAtlantic orcas 'learning from

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6:57

Cancer-killing pill breakthrough 'annihilates' tumours

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2023/08/02

The tumour-targeting drug being trialled in humans for the first time.The collab no one saw coming: Threads & Abraham Lincoln. Tesla owners report losing their steering while driving. Why Mr Beast isn’t happy with his own-brand burgers. In this episode:Study: Irregular sleep patterns linked to harmful gut bacteriaTesla under investigation for Model 3 and Model Y steering wheels that freeze upBrain stimulation treatment could ‘transform the lives’ of children with ADHD‘AI may be able to safely

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6:57

ESA on Euclid's first space image success

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2023/08/01

Euclid space image 'one millionth' of night sky, with more images coming this year. Neighbour complaints lead to Elon’s ‘X’ sign removal. Can Kombucha help type 2 diabetes? The killer ocean heatwave destroying Florida’s corals. In this episode:Euclid Project manager Giuseppe Racca explains first space imagesMIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materialsGoogle begins offering free AI training courses in the UKStudy: One drink a day could raise blood pressureChinese Zoo

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6:58

New UK oil & gas 'will take decades'

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2023/07/31

Hundreds of new oil and gas licences approved by Rishi Sunak despite global warming. Would renewables would be quicker to roll out? Super-rare ‘Blue Moon’ due in August. Nasa to launch free space streaming service. Could GPS predict earthquakes two hours ahead? In this episode:Fraser Stewart from Regen explains why new UK oil & gas licences will take decades to provide energyTwo supermoons to appear in August - culminating in rare blue moonChildren increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display

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6:48

Aeolus satellite to deliberately crash into Atlantic

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2023/07/28

The British-built satellite Aeolus is set to be deliberately crashed into the Atlantic Ocean by the European Space Agency.Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and TomTom team up in what looks like an attempt to take down Google Maps.Vegetable oil can now power trains in a UK first.Also in this episode:More fallout from the Ministry of Defence accidental email mishapTwitter in transition to ‘everything app’ X will ‘only have dark mode’Study finds connected cars can identify dangerous roads before crashes

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6:41

US government 'hiding crucial UFO information'

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/07/27

Revelations from the US congress UFO hearing as pilot says government 'hiding crucial information'.Slack, the workplace messaging service, experienced an outage this morning, impacting millions.The Met Office says last year’s heatwave could be considered a ‘cool’ year by the end of the century - largely due to climate change.Also in this episode:Scientists unravel mystery which could lead to future diamond findsSwan upping: Royal cygnet numbers drop by 40% in a yearTwitter user gives up @X username

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6:53

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: All you need to know from Seoul

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2023/07/26

Our tech journalist David Phelan is in Seoul for the final Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year.A study finds Atlantic Ocean current ‘could collapse as soon as 2025’ and plunge Europe into a deep freeze.Nasa temporarily loses contact with the ISS and is forced to use backup systems for the first time ever.Also in this episode:‘Completely new’ cancer drug offers hope to millionsDiscovery of key inflammation trigger behind ageing could help humans live longerUK and Europe join forces on

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6:25

Spotify raises price for millions of users

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2023/07/25

Spotify premium subscribers in the UK will now pay £1 extra per month - going from £9.99 to £10.99.We hear from the Health Foundation about their report suggesting an additional 2.5 million people will have major illnesses by 2040.Apple at centre of $1 billion lawsuit as UK app developers join forces against 'excessive' charges.Also in this episode:Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket launch may have ‘punched hole’ in edge of spaceTikTok adds text-only postsStudy finds ‘nutritional content of most plant-based

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5:54

X: Elon Musk fires the Twitter bird!

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/07/24

What’s Elon Musk’s master plan for X? The Evening Standard’s Simon Hunt explains all. Thousands evacuated due to wildfires in Greece. UK government minister says a 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars “will remain in place” – despite pressure from some Conservatives to review the deadlines. Also in this episode:Nasa: Did an alien spacecraft crash on Mars?Microsoft’s ditching the Mail and Calendar AppsWorldcoin: ChatGPT’s Sam Altman enters the crypto ringGreen-grown Barley may be good for the

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7:00

Scientists uncover human walking gene

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/07/21

The gene behind our upright walk could answer questions about arthritis. Are modern day shoes making our feet weak? TikTok launches Spotify and Apple Music rival. The NPC Streamers making $7,000 a day. In this episode:Vivobarefoot co-founder on how modern shoes make out feet weakWhy Greenland’s ice sheets might not be as stable as first thoughtArwen AI expert on content moderation and why advertisers have left TwitterWill TikTok’s music streaming app come to the UK?Immune systems develop ‘silver

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6:51

TikTok is teenagers’ top single news source

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/07/20

Ofcom: TikTok is the favoured single news source among 12-15 year olds. How ‘green prescribing’ could save the NHS millions. Warning: your pet rabbit could be suffering from ear disease. How Pokemon Go is gamifying sleep. In this episode:Dom Higgins from The Wildlife Trust explains ‘green prescribing’Tech-savvy UK businesses to invest in AI to replace staff and cut costsDate set for European Space Agency satellite to fall to EarthWhatsApp finally comes to smartwatchesFifth of pet rabbits in UK have

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6:47

UK needs ‘urgent rethink’ on AI regulation

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2023/07/19

AI regulation: Are we focused on the wrong things? Data shows Threads usage is dipping already. MI6 boss explains why AI won’t replace human spies. EA Sports FC 24: just another FIFA? In this episode:Matt Davies from the Ada Lovelace Institute explains AI regulation recommendationsOur Games Reviewer Stuart Andrews dissects EA Sports FC 24Mammal and dinosaur found ‘locked in mortal combat’ from 125m years agoAstronomers discover exoplanet that may have a sibling sharing the same orbitStudy:

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6:55

Behind the new groundbreaking Alzheimer's drug

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/07/18

How Donanemab gives patients months without symptoms. Extreme weather like Europe’s heatwave is ‘new normal’ - WMO. Could face scans end queues for Eurostar? Neopets are making a comeback. In this episode:Alzheimer’s Society’s Sian Gregory explains Donanemab drug breakthroughHow hearing aids might reduce cognitive decline in adults at higher dementia riskMillions of US military emails ‘sent to Russia ally Mali by mistake due to typing errors’Face scans set up to cut congestion for Eurostar

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