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6:17

Minecraft streamer ‘Dream’ reveals identity

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/10/03

One of Minecraft’s biggest streamers, ‘Dream’, has revealed his true identity. Before now, he had only been known by a simple iconic smiley face.Your Christmas turkey could be at risk this year if the worst avian flu in UK history continues to spread.The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to human evolution research. Sweden's Svante Paabo worked out the genetic code of Neanderthals, one of our extinct relatives. Prime Minister Liz Truss’s personal mobile number is being sold on a US

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6:58

Can Nasa save falling Hubble Space Telescope?

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2022/09/30

The Hubble Space Telescope is gradually losing altitude. Nasa and SpaceX are looking at a joint re-boost mission to extend its life. Hubble has been operating since 1990, about 335 miles above Earth. Electric lift-off: We speak to the CEO of Eviation who are behind the first all-electric passenger plane which just made history and Google is closing Stadia, its cloud gaming service. Will you get a refund?Plus:Latest on Florida's Hurricane IanWater on Mars: Scientists find further evidence of liquid

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6:37

‘Historic moment’ in Alzheimer’s treatment

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2022/09/29

The discovery of a drug able to slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s is being called a ‘historic moment’ in the treatment of the disease. The medication is the first later-stage trial "in a generation" to successfully do so.Cameras aboard the International Space Station have captured video footage of Hurricane Ian as it moved into Florida and we find out about how dogs can smell stress.Also in this episode:Findings in relation to asteroid impacts on the moon coincide with some on Earth

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6:50

AI smart helmets give firefighters ‘superhero ability’

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2022/09/28

The National Robotorium has created AI smart helmets for firefighters to help locate people in smoke-filled rooms. Dr Chris Lu, who is leading the project, explains how they work.More on Netflix gaming as they’ve announced their own video game studio and China’s Mars Zhurong rover finds historic evidence of cataclysmic flooding on the red planet.Plus:The European Wildlife Comeback Report 2022Why the ICO is calling out the MoD and the Home OfficeHow voice-controlled devices might have a long term

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6:14

Hear Nasa smash asteroid with spacecraft

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2022/09/27

Nasa’s Dart mission successfully smashes spacecraft into an asteroid in the first-ever 'planetary defense test’. The aim being to see if a large asteroid hurtling towards Earth could be diverted. Apple says it’s now started making its new handset in India in a shift from its China supply chains and we find out about the world’s first fully-biodegradable backpack.Also in this episode:More than half of the world's palm trees in dangerDiscovery of an ultra-rare diamond suggests Earth’s mantle has

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6:05

Earth's 'close encounter' with Jupiter

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2022/09/26

Jupiter’s closest encounter with Earth for 70 years happens today - we’ll tell you how to spot it and why it could be a once-in-a-lifetime event.Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry have been unveiled and the cost of charging an electric car surges by 42% - nearing the same as petrol.Also in this episode:An anchor discovered during offshore wind farm work may date from Roman timesThe UK Space Agency awards a £2.2million contract to a company to clean up space junkA new method of preserving

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9:08

Can this exciting technology fix Earth?

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/09/23

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…In this episode:The solar panels you can PRINT by the University of Newcastle in AustraliaNew World Wind’s “Wind Trees”: the turbines you

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7:00

Nasa's sparkly pearl Neptune images from Webb telescope

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2022/09/22

James Webb Telescope captures ‘clearest’ images yet of Neptune. The rings have not been since the Voyager 2 mission flew past the planet. Flying taxi firm Kittyhawk shuts down. Depop co-founder Simon Beckerman explains new Delli food app for foodies.The internet reacts to new official US Space Force song Semper Supra.Also in this episode:Journalist Alex Levine explains 'Algospeak': what is it, and why are people using it?Research suggests looking at tummy fat trumps checking BMIPoaching decline is a

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6:33

Helping the world detect cancer earlier

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2022/09/21

Cancer expert warns about the ‘flip-side’ of cancer detecting tech. The Early Cancer Institute (ECI) at the University of Cambridge is the first physical institute in the UK dedicated to understanding early cancer. Plus, why sleep quality is more important than sleep quantity, How to make money from your unused gym pass and the ‘silent’ drone that flies without propellers. Also in this episode:The wearable sensor which detects miniscule growth of tumours under the skinUN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel

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5:51

Grand Theft Auto 6 leak: Rockstar responds

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/09/20

Rockstar Games admits leaked GTA 6 gameplay is real. How Twitter’s making pictures more accessible. Nasa releases new Mars audio recording, and a new update for AI-image generator DALL-E. In this episode:Elon Musk’s plan to provide Starlink broadband to IranClimate change threatens health and survival of urban treesExtra-terrestrial water found for first time in meteorite that landed in UKSatellite images show huge scale of Queen’s funeralCould the new PS5 come with a detachable disk-drive?Follow us

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8:35

Queen’s royal approval for UK science and technology

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2022/09/19

We’re remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s commitment to advancing science and technology, with pioneering discoveries starting in her 1953 coronation year when DNA’s double helix was discovered to the digital world now shaping everyone’s lives.Tech & Science Daily is joined by Keith Moore from the Royal Society in London -the world’s oldest scientific academy.We discuss the major advancements for British research during the Queen’s reign, her great interest in supporting the society’s

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7:04

Deadly Pakistan floods link to climate crisis

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2022/09/16

Scientists working together as part of the World Weather Attribution collective say the “fingerprint” of climate change is on Pakistan’s devastating floods - that left more than 1,500 people dead - after analysis found new links with heightened extreme rainfall. Drug therapy hope for young children with severe eczema. Bali charity Sungai Watchcleans 650 tons of rubbish from rivers, mangroves, and coastline. Speaking to us from Indonesia we're joined by co-founder Gary Bencheghib. And, the mystery of

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6:36

Mysterious fireball in sky above Scotland

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2022/09/15

There have been more than 200 reports of a mysterious “fireball” crossing the night sky over Scotland and Northern Ireland. One of the biggest moments in cryptocurrency history has finally come to pass - ethereum blockchain has finished its much-anticipated “merge” to a more eco-friendly platform, by killing off the energy-hungry ‘mining’ process. I can’t get no sleep...why LED lighting’s ruining bedtime. Puffling season: We speak to Kyana Sue Powers as Icelanders try to save baby puffins after they

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6:56

Asteroid attack test by Nasa in space rock crash

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2022/09/13

Nasawill smash a spacecraft into an asteroid to check Earth’s defences against getting hit by a giant space rock. PlayStation State Of Play: Tekken 8 and VR Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy teasers. Thwaites glacier retreat: Dr Robert Larter, a marine geophysicist with British Antarctic Survey, speaks to us aboard RRS Sir David Attenborough. Underwater robot scans of 75-mile wide Antarctic glacier reveal scale of melting and growing fears over future sea levels.Plus:-Queen Elizabeth II funeral: Six

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6:26

Why did Blue Origin's rocket launch fail?

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2022/09/13

Space firm founded by Jeff Bezos and the FAA are investigating how a rocket booster apparently exploded after launching on the 23rd New Shepard mission, which had aimed to send Nasa experiments to the edge of cosmos to float for a few minutes in microgravity. ‘Unsend messages’ and ‘lockdown mode’ new iOS iPhone features. Twitter whistleblower Peiter Zatko to testify before Congress over ‘security flaws’. Plus:-What is 'blue economy'? fighting climate change and blockchain fish-counting: the

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5:38

Biden to hit China with chip curbs over AI fears

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2022/09/12

What are Joe Biden's new curbs on US deliveries of computer chips sent to China? King Charles III is famous for his love of the natural world and was never shy about voicing his opinions on ecology and urban architecture - now there are hopes he’ll continue his vocal support of the need to fight climate change. Netflix gaming: what is the new Assassin’s Creed game? And, the latest on Nasa’s Artemis Moon shot.Plus:Climate crisis: Europe’s hottest summer on recordDriverless cars ‘impossible without

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4:02

Why our Queen was a technology pioneer

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/09/09

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II Royal Historian Sarah Richardson explains why the Queen was a ‘tech pioneer’. Her death was the biggest historic event to ever be recorded in real-time on Wikipedia. Tech journalist Annie Rauwerda told us about the Wikiproject London Bridge taskforce set up to maintain the site’s updates when the Queen died.Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:53

Fake Apple Event tricks thousands

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/09/08

Were you duped by the fake Apple Crypto event? Meanwhile, at the actual event: Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro with new ‘Dynamic Island’, e-sims and satellite tech. How space travel mutates your DNA, and could sweeteners increase your risk of heart disease? Also in this episode:Earliest evidence of amputation found in Indonesia caveGreta Thunberg teams up with Natural History MuseumAceGamerSam beats every N64 game in five yearsDisney+ Day: BTS Tour Video released alongside sneak peek at “Andor” star

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6:58

Woman can ‘smell Parkinson’s’

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/09/07

Breakthrough: a woman in Scotland is helping scientists with diagnostic testing. Apparently, her heightened sense of smell means she can ‘smell Parkinson’s’. The earliest known mammal has been identified by fossil dental records; we speak to the Natural History Museum about the condition of the teeth, this tiny shrew-like animal who existed alongside dinosaurs and why it's important. And why American technology companies have been banned from building semiconductor factories in China.Plus:A

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5:55

Crypto's Ethereum Merge explained

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard ·

2022/09/06

The Ethereum Merge could be ‘the biggest event in crypto history’, experts say. Our tech reporter Simon Hunt explains. Apple event: could we see an AirPods Pro update? and why Instagram was fined hundreds of millions of euros over children’s data privacy. How scientists are controlling cockroaches using solar power panels, what's Professor Brian Cox done to set a new Guinness World Record? And in a weird full circle moment: Netflix could have adverts by November. 159: HSBC UK, First Direct and Metro

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