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6:24

Real Armageddon...asteroid crash pics drama

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/03/22

Stunning aftermath images reveal swirling clouds of blue dust caused by Nasa’s asteroid-knocking test. Dr Cyrielle Opitom, a comets specialist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the challenges of tracking the rock called Dimorphos seven million miles away via mega-telescopes in Chile. United Nations warns of water crisis fuelled by H20 ‘vampires’. UK sending depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine. Hormonal contraceptives link to ‘small increased risk of breast cancer’.Also in this

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6:18

First female astronaut on the Moon?

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2023/03/21

US Navy Lieutenant Commander Kayla Barron, is part of a class of Nasa astronauts that could be selected to be the next humans to step on the Moon. She explains how the Artemis missions could be key to getting boots on Mars. Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs and a ‘worrisome’ fungus spreads across the US. Also in this episode:Fearsome ‘solar tornado’Bird flu linked to ‘hundreds of seal deaths’Sir David Attenborough’s tree honouring late QueenBeavers brought back to LondonDisney builds a real Star

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6:53

Undersea ‘Lost City’ link to alien world

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2023/03/20

Scientists from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology examine links between what’s known as Earth’s “Lost City” of hydrothermal systems and oceans found on Jupiter’s moons. Antarctic scientist: I’ve seen icebergs melting. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ‘simulates nuclear counterattack’ drill.Also in this episode:Are aliens hiding in exoplanet ‘terminator zones’?Public emergency alerts being flashed to UK phonesBird flu: Vaccine firms human jabs latestWonky skull and big ears give night

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6:09

ChatGPT AI comes to Microsoft 365

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2023/03/17

Copilot, means the world's most talked about artificial intelligence system will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft says it will fundamentally change the way we work.The ‘cosmic concrete’ which could one day be used to build houses on the Moon and Mars.Scientist behind the discovery of a gene mutation which increases risk of breast and ovarian cancer linked to Orkney islands explains the significance of the findings. For more information visit

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6:27

TikTok ban on UK government phones

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2023/03/16

The Chinese-owned social media app is set to be banned on phones used by UK government ministers and civil servants over security fears.Virgin Orbit pauses all operations and reportedly furloughs all its staff. SaxaVord Spaceport explains what this means for the future of UK space endeavours and reveals how they plan to boost satellite launches from here.Also in this episode:Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiledEvidence suggests Venus is ‘geologically active’Scientists identify dinosaur with the

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6:44

Bye ChatGPT, hello GPT-4

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2023/03/15

Open AI’s latest chatbot: more creative, and less biassed. Nasa’s plans to destroy the ISS using a ‘space-tug’. The robots designed to boost wellbeing. The house that leaked honey.Also in this episode:Cambridge Uni Robotics expert explain their wellbeing robots studyZuckerberg to fire 10,000 more staff in second round of layoffsScientists say some strange ‘highly manoeuvrable’ UFOs seem to defy laws of physicsMassive seaweed blob that can be seen from space heading towards FloridaAncient metabolic

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6:50

UK TikTok ban ‘not ruled out’

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2023/03/14

UK security minister awaits review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the “hugely important question”. Scientists discover a way to potentially prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’. Aukus: Australia, UK and US sign a landmark nuclear submarine deal, creating thousands of jobs.Also in this episode:Two huge icebergs are being trackedUS controversial Willow project is approvedMicrosoft lays off its entire ethical AI development teamMore than 500 genes linked to lung function

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5:53

Silicon Valley Bank UK rescue ‘protects tech industry’

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2023/03/13

The UK branch of Silicon Valley Bank has managed to avoid being declared insolvent by the Bank of England. Nasa is tracking a newly discovered asteroid that could hit Earth in around 23 years. Plus, research by the Sapienza University of Rome suggests there could be some real science behind having a ‘gut feeling’...Also in this episode:More than 100,000 treated on NHS ‘virtual wards’ in past yearStudy finds stone fragments made by some monkeys found to resemble ancient human ancestor

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7:37

Mick Fowler: A Life in Climbing (Berghaus Promotion)

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2023/03/11

Mick Fowler, one of the UK's most celebrated mountain climbers, talks to us about his astonishing career scaling some of the highest, most difficult peaks in the world. From his hillwalking adventures as a young boy with his father, to organising his first major expedition in Peru, and through his battle with cancer, Mick takes us on a thrilling journey. Learn about his triumphs, mistakes, and how equipment has evolved over his five decades in the sport. This episode has been produced in association

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6:54

Circular sand dunes on Mars mystery

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2023/03/10

Nevermind earthly crop circles, scientists are scratching their heads over these near-perfect round sand dunes on the surface of Mars - see the images here.Space junk: call out for global clear-out action, we speak to University of Plymouth’s Dr Imogen Napper. How fast is London Tube’s new 5G network? Revealed: How dinosaurs grew into giants.Also in this episode:‘Cut social media by 15 minutes daily for better health’ - studyFear of driverless cars increasesE-scooter rider loses £30,000 crash

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6:38

Scientists revive 'zombie' virus

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2023/03/09

Experts warn more ancient viruses could emerge from the ice. Russian missile strikes cut off Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Is another ‘sober-up’ hangover cure in the works? Why a top FBI chief’s warned about TikTok. In this episode:Evening Standard’s Health Reporter Daniel Keane on new ‘sober up’ drugBreakthrough for female eggs made from male mice cellsC-section babies ‘get missing birth bacteria from breast milk’Ancient ocean beasts...are really seaweedEarth’s water ‘may be older than the

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6:59

Warning over NHS celeb weight loss jabs

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/03/08

Semaglutide: how it works and side effects explained - (check out our full Leader episode on the drug here). International Women’s Day: why more support is available for women in tech. Rainfall ‘set to quadruple’ by 2080. How scientists are attacking cancer cells from the inside out. In this episode:CEO and co-founder of Curb cravings app on women in techLarva lamp...caterpillars easy prey under city lightsDrug hope for bone cancer childrenHow Bumblebees ‘learn to solve puzzles’ by watching more

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6:29

UK Space Agency sets sights on Mars

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2023/03/07

UKSA’s £1.6million investment in space projects. Is the UK now investing in ‘spy balloons’? New test developed for deadly asian bat virus. Headteacher's warning over TikTok school protests. In this episode:UK Space Agency’s Andrew Kuh on moon and Mars missionsJapan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launchResearchers: Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protectionBritish scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie dollHow beavers practise a good work/life

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6:19

High Seas treaty to save ocean life

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2023/03/06

Ocean treaty agreed after ten years of negotiations. Could ChatGPT play a role in the UK government? Vase is ‘only piece of evidence’ of Roman gladiator fights in Britain. TikTok eating disorder content views climb. In this episode:WWF Chief Marine Advisor Simon Walmsley discusses High Seas TreatyViews of eating disorder content on TikTok climb - click here to access eating disorder supportRishi Sunak pushes for UK ‘science superpower’Report finds Snapchat’s removed next to no underage child

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6:58

Humanoid worker robots blueprint

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2023/03/03

Tech start-up Figure's "general-purpose" concept droid design resembles a slick, next-generation version of parkour-jumping Atlas - with a computer for a face. Former Boston Dynamics and Tesla Engineers aim to build the “first-of-its kind” worker robot to undertake “unsafe and undesirable jobs”. Houston, where’s the USB port...race for moon data centres with US tech lunar tech firm Lonestar. Genetic variants 'link to human infertility'. Is Xiaomi’s new 12S Ultra Concept a DSLR camera-killer?Also in

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6:56

Supercomputers 'powered with brain cells'

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2023/03/02

A “biocomputer” powered with brain cells is being developed at Johns Hopkins University. Scientists are working to vastly expand the capability of supercomputing by electrically “reprogramming” tissue samples in the hope of adding them to hardware components for creation of a hybrid machine. US President Joe Biden faces fight over the controversial Willow Project, a proposed massive oil exploration on Alaska’s North Slope. Giant leap for Isle of Man as space HQ. What’s Nasa’s SpaceX Crew Dragon

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6:59

Driverless EV crash data revealed

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/03/01

Alphabet-owned Waymo reveals stats on crashes and prangs involving its autonomous EVs over one million miles. But how do you swap insurance details with a robot? Healthy middle-age heart could add 'nearly a decade' to life, according to research by Tulane University in New Orleans. You can now speak ‘face-to-face’ with AI. Monstrosity when crochet fans asked ChatGPT for wool patterns.Also in this episode:Vitamin D dementia prevention link - Universities of Calgary & Exeter studyDad takes on

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6:37

Drones ‘blow up’ Russian spy plane in Belarus

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/02/28

Anti-government resistance activists in Belarus say the Beriev A-50, reportedly worth £274 million, was targeted in an airfield sabotage attack near the capital Minsk. Cybersecurity report: UK hit with more than six million attacks last year. It comes after a string of FTSE 350 companies fell victim to major cyberattacks since the start of this year. Plus, China unveils its moon lander spacecraft as the space race heats up.Also in this episode:The sun is pulsing mystery ‘heartbeats’, says America's

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6:45

US Presidents’ DNA blasts to deep space

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2023/02/27

DNA from four American presidents plus remains of late Star Trek crew are being blasted 186 million miles into deep space as “humanity’s time capsule”.Twitter’s made another 200 people redundant - about 10 per cent of the workforce - before owner Elon Musk tweeted: ‘First day of the rest of your life’. Octopus brainwaves recorded.Also in this episode:New Call of Duty & how's your Warzone2 DMZ progress?Creepy ‘Black Mirror’ VR app replays memoriesCrypto-mining rig ‘found under Boston school’Trick

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6:58

E-skin boosts robot self-awareness

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2023/02/24

We hear from the developers of AI-powered ‘electronic skin’ that boosts self-awareness in robots.Boeing is ending production of the Super Hornet fighter plane used in Top Gun: Maverick.The sleep habits that could add years to your life.Also in this episode:TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cyberattack fearsGoogle layoffs hit a team of robots‘Forbidden’ world could change our understanding of how planets formStudy finds skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune systemChatGPT helps a

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