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6:34

Donald Trump’s return to Facebook

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/26

Meta says Donald Trump would be banned again if he posts “further violating content”, he was locked out after the Capitol Riots in America.A robot that walks using lab-grown mouse muscles, we speak to Mattia Gazzola from the University of Illinois. Cancer Research London reveals cancer cells can change size to evade treatment. Also in this episode:Nasa: asteroid around the size of a small lorry will pass Earth today (closest recorded)Shutterstock launches its AI Image Generation PlatformFarmers in

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6:40

Londoners fight Met Police facial recognition

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/25

Scotland Yard responds to Tech & Science Daily after a council's calls for a ban on Met Police's controversial live facial recognition cameras. Why did Microsoft’s 365 cloud services go down? Downdetector showed thousands of reports linked to sites including: Outlook, Teams, Minecraft and Xbox Live. Plus, Nasa’s nuclear rocket express to Mars.Also in this episode:America’s TSA No Fly List hackedDoomsday Clock and why it’s moved closer to midnight for the first timeEconomics 'trump environment to

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6:52

Rotation of Earth's inner core might be reversing

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/24

If so, will it alter our days, nights and climate? Scientists in China are investigating.Internet Matters on greater conversations around children’s use of the metaverse. Imperial College London on the latest toxic air in the Capital. Also in this episode:Mummified ‘golden boy’ found mummified with 49 amulets in EgyptNASA's James Webb Space Telescope finds signs of 'building blocks for life' in icy cloudsNew iceberg roughly the size of London breaks away from the AntarcticCould this plant toxin

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7:21

Energy discounts for millions of vulnerable Brits

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/23

Energy suppliers are under investigation over reports of customers forced to switch to higher-tariff prepayment meters. Meanwhile, National Grid says they will pay people who turn off their power for the evening. Scientists explain why ‘Avatar motion capture technology’ could track onset of disease. Plus, an end to period-related toxic shock syndrome? Hygiene kit could help cut the risk of infections and infertility from menstrual products, with founder Erin Reid. Also in this episode:World of

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6:34

Billions of objects revealed in Milky Way

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/20

For the first time, astonishing 3.3 billion-plus cosmic objects in our galaxy have been seen in stunning detail. DNA damage by Gel nail UVlamps, used at nail and beauty salons. We speak to scientists behind discovery from the University of California San Diego.Plus, Boston Dynamics unveils latest strong biped robot called Atlas for working on building sites...while doing parkour flips.Also in this episode:-Could crypto firm FTX rise from bankruptcy ashes?-Tiny violins out for cybercriminals

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6:59

Early signs of Orthrus Covid variant

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/19

What are the symptoms to look out for? As the UK Health Security Agency says new Covid-19 variant Orthrus accounts for nearly a quarter of coronavirus cases in England. ChatGPT: Recruitment team used AI ChatGPT for job application - interview with the boss, Neil Taylor of Schwa. Plus, Spotify music analysed in a sleep study included Ed Sheeran and BTS, could they help more than baby lullabies?Also in this episode:-Over 250 dinosaur eggs found in India!-Microsoft to cull 10,000 jobs in US spending

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6:29

Breast cancer research breakthrough

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2023/01/18

Halting the spread of breast cancer using a new molecular blocking process. Find out how the discovery stopped cancer metastasis in mice - and what’s next - with one of the scientists behind discovery at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University. Online Safety Bill: Inside social media’s ‘opaque’ algorithms. Plus, Royal Mail boss confirms cyberattack, and is still causing delays posting abroad.Also in this episode:- How cute Australian Echidnas blow snot bubbles to keep cool.- FTX crypto collapse: Crypto

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6:57

Nasa space gun to hunt life on Mars

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2023/01/17

Hunt for aliens: A University of Maryland–led team is developing a Nasa-funded zapper that can be easily tucked away aboard a spaceship. It uses an ultraviolet ray to scan Martian particles for organic compounds.Secret, huge magma chamber bubbling away near atourist beach inSantorini, Greece- interview with team investigating discovery. Plus, China's population has fallen for the first time in 60 years.Also in this episode:-UK-Saudi solar plan to harness sun’s electrical power from space.-How

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6:13

Largest SpaceX rocket prepares for blast-off

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/16

Let's take a look at the biggest rocket ever launched - the nearly 400ft high SpaceX starship, which Elon Musk says will be launched ‘soon’. Climate: Can Antarctica ice melting be slowed? Interview with Dr Frazer Christie, glacier geophysicist at Cambridge University’s Scott Polar Research Institute. Plus, Uranium at Heathrow airport arrest latest.Also in this episode:-Online safety bill: Father of late schoolgirl Molly Russell criticises response of social media firms-Tesla buyers furious at price

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6:44

Space telescope reveals secrets of how stars formed

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/13

James Webb Space Telescope images shed light on star and galaxy formation. The real reason we love chocolate. Microsoft employees are set to get ‘unlimited paid leave’. Why Tim Cook has taken a pay cut.Also in this episode:Huge win for Europe amid biggest rare metals discoveryStudy finds dolphins ‘shout’ over loud ’man-made’ noise to work togetherRevealed: What went wrong with the Virgin Orbit rocket?Smart’ TVs and washing machines may be abandoned by brands after two yearsFollow us on Twitter

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6:40

Why 20K tech jobs have been cut in 2023

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/12

Figures show 20,000 tech layoffs in the first ten days of 2023. Green comet is set to fly by Earth tonight for the first time in 50,000 years and the James Webb Telescope finds its first planet. Crypto giant FTX recovers over $5billion worth of assets.Also in this episode:Research: Long Covid symptoms 'resolve in a year' for most with mild illness.Study shows Ocean temperatures hit record high in 2022The silent condition which is a major cause of strokesUAE names oil chief to lead COP28 talksWill

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6:27

Crypto: Could we see a UK digital pound?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/11

The UK government is laying down groundwork for a potential digital pound. Flights across the US are grounded because of a “major system failure”. Plus, experts from the City University of London tell us what’s next for Britain’s space efforts after the Virgin Orbit failure.Also in this episodeGood news in the fight against climate change, the ozone layer is healing and it means global warming can be stopped.Male and female gibbons sing duets in time with each otherBlood markers ‘may reveal rare

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5:43

UK space fail: Newquay, we have a problem

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/10

UK Space Agency reacts to Virgin Orbit mission failure. Meanwhile, SpaceX plans the largest launch in history next month. Why London is the most congested city in the world, and is the iPhone SE gone forever? Also in this episode:Scientists map cellular changes linked to endometriosisAmazon to close down three UK warehousesHow coral reefs are ‘under threat’ from hidden heatwavesPlans to build the UK’s first nuclear medicine facility producing cancer-fighting substancesUK residents ‘stunned’ by huge

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5:41

Final UK space launch preparations

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/09

UK's first orbital rocket launch: UK Space Agency’s Ian Annett on the benefits of horizontal space launches, as Virgin Orbit flight is set to launch from Cornwall. Why single-use plates and cutlery could be banned. Could Labour ban smoking in the UK? Also in this episode:Vaccine that could prevent brain cancer developed by scientistsApple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this springElon Musk seeks to move trial out of San Francisco, claiming he can’t get fair trial‘Men more

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7:00

Ukraine: World tech giants helping war effort

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/06

Exclusive interview with Ukraine’s Vice PM: Mykhailo Fedorov explains how big tech firms like Grammarly and Uber have been supporting his country. Samantha Renke discusses L’Oreal’s accessible make-up tech at CES. Better Dairy CEO Jevan Nagarajah on how to make vegan cheese taste like real cheese? In this episode:Virgin Orbit’s UK mission due to launch on MondayWhatsapp offers proxy server optionPlayStation reveals custom controller for disabled gamersFears glaciers will vanish in race to beat 4C

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6:59

CES 2023: New EV revealed

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/05

Sony & Honda team up for new EV and Samsung’s screens get even wilder. Evening Standard Tech Journalist Simon Hunt discusses CES 2023 so far. Amazon axing 18,000 jobs worldwide. How an Apple AirTag helped a passenger track down her lost luggage. Also in this episode:Evolution of first vegetarian dinosaurs revealedMeta fined for forcing users to agree to personalised advertsMPs call for 'war effort' on insulationFight Club’s Edward Norton discovers he’s a direct descendant of PocahontasFollow us

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6:34

Europe winter heat records smashed

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/04

Climate Scientist Ella Gilbert on Europe’s snow-less ski resorts and record temperatures. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud. Are we a step closer to the drone super highway? The mini robots looking for leaks in water pipes. Also in this episode:Tributes paid to last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut Walter CunninghamRobotic therapy helps dad walk again after crashWorld celebrates Braille Day 2023Matt Hancock ditches his own app to focus on TikTokFollow us on Twitter

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6:27

Could robots soon smell diseases?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2023/01/03

The tiny sensor that can ‘sniff out’ disease in our bodies at CES Unveiled. Tributes paid to YouTube star Ken Block who died after a snowmobile accident. Why social media ‘doesn’t work’ for older generations. Extinction Rebellion ‘quits’ public disruption. Also in this episode:Genetic patterns could help predict chances of developing pancreatic cancerCybercrime intelligence company Hudson Rock links Piers Morgan twitter hack with major leakMan with terminal cancer cleared of disease thanks to UK

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9:49

Review of the Year 2022

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/12/30

Elon buys Twitter, Google finally makes its own smartwatch, and Netflix sees the first drop in subscribers. Tech reporter Alan Martin discusses some of 2022’s highlights from the world of consumer tech. In this episode:How Elon Musk stole the headlinesWhy so many big tech firms have let staff goGoogle finally enters the smartwatch gameEU legislation forces changes to the iPhoneNetflix’s plans to crack down on password sharingFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See

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9:22

Can this tech fix climate change? | Special

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/12/29

How about driving a solar panel-powered electric car with 4x longer range than an EV? Stealing electricity from plants, or propping up a wind turbine in your garden?Well, we’ve taken a trip around the world to look at some of the next-generation technology aimed to help climate change, and our cost-of-living crisis.Take a listen to hear about what’s coming soon…This episode is a re-run of one of our Tech & Science Daily special episodes from September 2022.In this episode:The solar panels you

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