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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

Health chiefs warn of London Measles outbreak

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2023/07/17

Potential 160,000 measles cases predicted for the capital. Will we all havemicrochip implants in future? Sony agrees 10-year Call of Duty deal with Microsoft. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer ‘cautionary tale’ for tech bosses. In this episode:Biohacker Len Noe explains how we’re becoming ‘trans humans’ and how chip implants can make us more secureProfessor Barney Dunn explains new ADepT talking therapies for depressionElon Musk says Twitter cashflow still negative amid 50% drop in ad revenueSony

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7:00

Hollywood actors strike over AI fears

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2023/07/14

SAG union actors strike over digital replicas worries. Nothing Phone (2): the android for iPhone lovers? ESA to attempt first of its kind manoeuvre on falling satellite. The TikTok 10-second grope videos explained. In this episode:Our tech journalist David Phelan’s views on the Nothing Phone (2)Italian court decision sparks groping protests on TikTokAspartame sweetener ruled ‘possible’ cause of cancer by WHOEurope’s all-time temperature record could be brokenWhy fans are not happy with new EA Sports

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6:58

Why growing food on the Moon is child's play

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2023/07/13

Growing plants on the moon: a 72-hour growth window, tackling radiation, and how science ‘surprises us’. Apple brings tap to pay on iPhone to the UK. Elon Musk launches ChatGPT rival. Plastic discovered at almost every coral reef on earth. In this episode:Lauren Fell, Director of Lunaira One discusses growing plants on the MoonJames Webb Space Telescope celebrates a year of space operations with new imageAbove-the-elbow amputee ‘moves individual fingers in bionic limb in world first’Perseverance

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6:59

Scientists to declare irreversible human impact on Earth

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2023/07/12

Scientists close to declaring ‘Anthropocene’ epoch to mark human impact. Microsoft wins fight to buy Activision Blizzard in the US. AI existential threat ‘years and years and years’ away. White House sets out plan to tackle rise in ‘zombie drug’ deaths. In this episode:Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade discusses AI, regulation and a more ‘human-centric’ worldParts of the Moon’s surface ‘200 million years older than previously thought’New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’North Korea

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6:25

Do these jobs pose higher ovarian cancer risk?

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2023/07/11

Canadian study shows potential links between occupations and excess ovarian cancer risks. Is Tumblr about to make a comeback? Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport. Is Twitter limiting users’ access to Threads links? In this episode:Peers demand curbs on harmful algorithms introduced to Online Safety BillFCA: People using unregistered crypto ATMs risk losing their moneySame-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in macaque monkeysNew research suggests people can ‘hear’ silenceFollow us

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5:50

Threads hits 100 million users, as changes revealed

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2023/07/10

Adam Mosseri reveals priorities for Threads platform as it hits 100 million+ users. Feeding cows daffodil extract = less methane. Security firm’s AI fake news warning. Apple’s special in-store plans for Vision Pro. In this episode:Can feeding cows daffodils drastically cut methane emissions?Security firm Mithril Security reveals how open-source AI models can be modified to spread fake newsMartin Lewis warns against 'frightening' AI-generated scam videoOver-the-counter painkillers could go green with

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6:28

UFOs ‘defy physics and fly underwater’

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2023/07/07

The truth about UFOs is out there, according to a congressman Tim Burchett, who claims he’s seen classified footage of physics-defying alien craft. Turning plants into a digital orchestra to boost mental health, with RCA graduate Feiyang Xia (and these organic musicians can even play Star Wars). James Webb Space Telescope spies ‘furthest black hole’. Twitter’s legal threat over Meta’s Threads ‘trade secrets’. Also in this episode:Online Safety Bill fears for Wikipedia’s futureCabinet Office told to

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6:55

We take a look at Meta’s new Threads app

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/07/06

It’s Meta’s latest land-grab for a piece of another tech company’s market share as Threads goes live - with 10 millions sign-ups for the platform just seven hours after launch, according to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg. Evening Standard technology journalist Mary-Ann Russon explains the Threads user experience. Online Safety Bill: The end of WhatsApp for Brits? Listen how a VR audio project being showcased by Royal Society helps train “digital ears” for hearing-impaired teens, with Dr Lorenzo

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6:07

‘I was trapped under Atlantic in doomed Titan sub’

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2023/07/05

A passenger on an earlier dive in OceanGate’s doomed Titan tells of the terror at the submersible piloted by late CEO Stockton Rush becoming stuck near Titanic after power failed two hours into the descent. Record hottest day as global temp hits 17C. Stop badgering social media firms, judge tells Biden White House. Call of Duty’s psyops to beat cheating players.Also in this episode:Not another spag bol...elephants also like different dinnersBlondie star’s kids drumming plan to beat autismLuke, I am

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6:37

Facebook’s ‘Twitter killer’?

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2023/07/04

Facebook owner Meta has announced the imminent launch of a short-form text app called Threads, which will be integrated into Instagram. Flying car gets FAA approval.Google: ‘We’ve built a quantum computer’. Could a ‘naked’ tennis racket help boost recycling? Smart watches link to help early Parkinson’s disease detection.Also in this episode:“Ethical” AI to be used for university teachingGoogle Maps could show live petrol prices after watchdog fuel rulingDrama of lightning across Earth snapped by

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6:49

Far Cry source code leaked online

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2023/07/03

The whole source code for the original title in the hit Far Cry series has been leaked online, with developer CD Projekt Red yet to respond. NHS 75th anniversary: ‘Know our value’, striking docs tell government. Wimbledon 2023: Anyone for VR tennis training? Ulez expansion: Illegal levels of toxic air found in outer London.Also in this episode:‘Supermoon’ is coming - why’s it so bright?Amazon dolphins’ risk from fishing and dams‘Water cremations’ to cut eco impact of death. Hosted on Acast. See

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7:00

Euclid space scientist on exploring 'dark energy'

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2023/06/30

The ESA satellite that will map the universe. How Euclid will ‘stress-test’ Einstein’s theory of relativity. Study: higher lean muscle mass might protect against Alzheimer’s. The AI tech that makes your game concept a reality. In this episode:University of Surrey’s Bob Nichol explains ESA's Euclid satellite space missionVirgin Galactic’s first spaceflight goes successfullyStudy: Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer’s diseaseHow Meta’s laying the groundwork to compete with app

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6:57

Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/06/29

The 90-minute flight to host microgravity experiments. Scientists baffled by planet discovery. The MS breakthrough that could lead to new treatments. Are octopuses capable of dreaming? In this episode:Professor Stephen Sawcer, Cambridge University, explains MS gene breakthrough‘Secret of the universe’ gravitational waves seen for first time140 major brands are paying for ads that end up on unreliable AI-written sitesResearchers developing AI tool that could speed up dementia diagnosisSmart gloves

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6:47

Hear orangutans ‘beatbox like humans’

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2023/06/28

Orangutans ‘can make two sounds at the same time, similar to human beatboxing’. Dr Adriano Lameira from the University of Warwick and lead author of the study, explains what clues this gives us in terms of language evolution.Scientists warn Italian supervolcano has a ‘realistic possibility’ of erupting, and TikTok is to let parents filter out videos they don't want their children to see.Also in this episode:Strange large alien planet could be trapped in the edge of Solar SystemSouth Koreans become

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6:36

Asteroid ‘bigger than London Eye’ heading towards Earth

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2023/06/27

A roughly 160-metre-wide asteroid is travelling towards Earth and is classified by astronomers as ‘potentially hazardous’.Scientists find a ‘cannibal human ancestor’ species and why Nasa astronauts are recycling 98% of water from their urine and sweat.Also in this episode:Dolphin mums use baby talk to call to their youngPrison terms for sharing or creating explicit images without consentNasa finds key life building block carbon molecule in spaceFacebook owner Meta launches virtual reality

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6:15

Our galaxy's central black hole 'not as dormant as...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/06/26

Research finds that the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s centre is ‘not as dormant as previously thought’.Report says NHS performing ‘substantially less well’ than similar countries, and targeted screening to detect lung cancer sooner to be rolled outAlso in this episode:Mutant enzyme ‘helps prostate cancer to spread and become more aggressive’Aerial laser scanning helps uncover remains of ancient Mayan city deep in remote jungleTwitter hacker who took over Musk, Obama, Biden accounts in

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7:00

Mysterious ancient 'Dutch Stonehenge' discovered

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/06/23

Ancient Dutch burial mound designed as a solar calendar. How US Navy tech detected Titan’s implosion hours after it lost contact with the mothership. Lab-grown chicken gets USDA approval. Marvel criticised for use of AI in Secret Invasion. In this episode:Dr Tony Gamble,Marquette University, on How DNA was sequenced from NHM’s giant stuffed Victorian ‘super-gecko’AI to be deployed more widely across the NHSNASA volunteers set to live in a simulated Mars habitat for a whole yearNew powers promised to

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6:53

Ex-OceanGate worker ‘warned of sub safety concerns'

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/06/22

Sub search continues: hull concerns raised in 2018 ‘ignored’ say US court docs. Hybrid working ‘here to stay’ says LinkedIn. Met Office: London summers 'will be as hot as Nice by 2070’. Princess Peach makes a comeback with new Switch game. In this episode:LinkedIn’s UK Country Manager Ngaire Moyes on hybrid working, search tools and AI57,000-year-old Neanderthal wall art uncovered in FranceGroup-IB report says over 100,000 stolen ChatGPT accounts listed on the dark web‘Poo transplant’ clinical trial

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6:52

Missing Titanic Sub: ‘Banging’ sounds heard by sonar...

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/06/21

Canadian aircraft’s sonar detects underwater sounds in search for the Titan sub. How people might be using AI to automate responses on a site that pays them to train AI. Does the UK government really have a plan for green energy? In this episode:Transreport's Emma Partlow explains Passenger Assistance rail app to revolutionise disabled travelEnvironmental campaigner set for Supreme Court oil drilling fightMars, Venus and the Moon to be visible from London over summer solsticeOne in five women

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6:58

Race to find lost Titanic sub crew as air runs out

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/06/20

OceanGate's Dr Steve Ross, chief scientist of the 2022 Titanic survey expedition, on how the vessel functions, plus Submarine escape expert Steve Thorpe, from marine survival company Survitec, explains the difficulty of the OceanGate submersible search and rescue operation. The crew are believed to have between 70 to 96 hours of air. Bringing the vessel back to the surface ‘the only way’ to rescue the crew. North Atlantic conditions ‘unpredictable’. Also in this episode:Bangor University’s Professor

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