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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedBlaise Metreweli will take over from Sir Richard Moore as “C”. To walk us through her role, why she got the job, and how important her job is in current times, we’re joined by the Standard’s political editor, Nicholas Cecil. The UK prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said Blaise joins at a time when Britain is facing “unprecedented threats” Also in this episode: Signing up for clinical trials to be a new feature on NHS App Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors New GPS tracking of Australian birds reveals a remarkable 38-hour journey Young homeowners turn to TikTok for design inspo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 LTW 2025: The rise of the AI super agent... 10:26
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLondon Tech Week has wrapped for 2025. For a look at this year’s highlights, we’re joined by The Standard’s technology editor, Alex Pell, who not only attended the event but also joined multiple panels across the week. Alex told us about why he thinks we need to use AI to become more than human ("bionic if you will”), plus, he explains the rise of the artificial intelligence super agents. UK officials are being deployed to India to support the investigation into the Air India Crash, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch has said . The Boeing 787 Dreamliner struck a medical college moments after takeoff on Thursday in the Indian city of Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board. Blood cancer patients in England and Wales will be among the first in the world to have access to a new “Trojan horse” treatment . Blenrep has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for NHS use. Also in this episode: -Tesla sues former Optimus humanoid robotics engineer over alleged trade secret theft -A 'Google Maps for the sea' that’s aiming to help cut the shipping industry’s CO2 emissions -Flo Health respond to claims that women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps -US caregivers are dressing up as bears to care for a bear cub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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An Air India plane bound for London Gatwick has crashed, with 53 Britons on board. UK consumers urged not to buy ‘unsafe’ American sweets amid cancer concerns . And from London Tech Week the COO of Altilium, Dr Christian Marstona, explains the critical role minerals play in the clean energy transition. Altilium is recycling EV batteries and creating a circular economy for critical minerals in the UK. Also in this episode: -ESA release world-first views of the Sun's poles -Fan of a T.Rex? Well... a new species of dinosaur could rewrite its history -World-famous movie props are going up for auction in July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDr Stefanie Felsberger from Cambridge’s Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, alongside her team at the University of Cambridge, are calling for better regulation in FemTech. They believe women face “real and frightening privacy and safety risks” when using period tracker apps. Flo Health respond to their claims on this episode of Tech & Science Daily . Humpback whales could be secretly trying to talk to humans by creating circular bubbles in water during friendly interactions. And why a TV ad for the chocolate bar Twix has been banned . Also in this episode: -History-making week for Nintendo: More than 3.5 million of the Switch 2 consoles have been sold so far. -Robotic surgeries are set to soar under NHS plans. -Tesla boss Elon Musk says he ‘went too far’ in posts against Trump . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGadgetsBoy aka Tomi Adebayo, joins us from Apple Park in California to run us through Apple's exciting updates announced in their WWDC 2025 opening keynote, such as a new software design crafted with ‘liquid glass’, iOS operating system name changes, and new Apple Intelligence features. Rachel Reeves has committed £16.7 billion to nuclear power projects as the country shifts away from fossil fuels. The government have signed off £14.2 billion of investment towards the build of the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk . Doctors in the UK are warning of the symptoms of a newly reported Covid strain - the Nimbus variant. Also in this episode: -Wildlife declining in UK woods despite more tree cover, report finds - Eurostar announces trains from London to Germany and Switzerland dubbed 'golden age for international sustainable travel' - TikTok grandmother Norma, 91, dies as legion of fans pay tribute to 'nation's Nana' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has opened London Tech Week, announcing a new artificial intelligence skills programme, which will allow pupils to get the skills and tools needed to get AI-powered jobs. They’re partnering with tech giant Nvidia, which is well-known for AI chip development, in a deal to power the ‘AI talent pipeline’. Also in this episode: -What to expect at Apple’s WWDC 2025 -The NHS is calling for a million blood donors as stocks run low.. -Mysterious tracks on Mars, once believed to be water tracks, may actually be dust and wind activity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedCypress Hill's new album ‘Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ is out today. B-Real reveals his thoughts on artificial intelligence and how he recently heard his voice in a track he didn't contribute to. And, Duncan Clark, Head of EMEA for the graphic design platform Canva , joins us to discuss his top takeaways from SXSW London. Duncan also explains how their platform supports creators with artificial intelligence, but also how it protects them. Plus, Elon Musk says Donald Trump appears in Epstein files as huge row explodes in public view. Also in this episode: - Did our favourite little red house successfully land on the moon? - Alzheimer’s blood test ‘can accurately pick up early symptoms’ -Chimpanzees can 'catch' yawns from humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt’s been alleged that Meta and the search engine company Yandex have been secretly tracking Android users in the background of their devices. A trio of brothers from Edinburgh, Scotland, called Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean, are currently attempting a world-record-breaking unsupported row across the Pacific Ocean. Marking the halfway point, Ewan MacLean joined us from their boat, Rose Emily. They aim to become the fastest team to row the Pacific and raise £1 million for clean water projects . Also in this episode: -Gamers are in for a treat, as the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 has been released worldwide . -There are calls for the government to ban damaging activities such as bottom trawling in England’s protected waters -PlayStation has unveiled its James Bond action-adventure game, 007 First Light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedResearchers have developed an artificial intelligence foot scanner which spots the early warning signs of heart disease - and could keep people with the condition out of hospital. Also, we join Postdoctoral Researcher Anže Zupanc, who explains how a portion of fish and chips, cans solve one of modern technology’s most pressing sustainability problems. Plus, after thirty years of research, scientists say drinking coffee could help women age more healthily. Also in this episode: -Epic Games and CD Projekt Red's tech demo of The Witcher 4 -Reddit to allow users privacy control over the content they engage with -The discovery of a 1,000-year-old Viking gold braided arm ring on the Isle of Man Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedMount Etna has erupted, sending huge plumes of ash into the air and leaving tourists running for their lives. And we’re joined by health campaigner and NHS GP Dr Sonia Adesara, for more on the recent disposable vapes ban - and the alleged loopholes which some retailers are exploiting. Plus, there’s a new drug called camizestrant which, according to experts, can help stop certain breast cancer tumours before they grow. Also in this episode: The Stranger Things series finale trailer is here There are new bees, wasps and butterflies in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park And a new snow leopard cub has been born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Gayanne Potter told us that ScotRail are using her voice for their new AI train announcements without her permission. ScotRail unveiled their new AI announcer ‘Iona’ earlier this month, and Gayanne is urging them to change it. Gayanne explained that her voice was taken from a previous employer, Swedish company ReadSpeaker, and claims it was not made clear in her contract that they could use her voice again in the future. This episode includes responses from both ScotRail and ReadSpeaker. Also in this episode: - Disposable vapes are officially banned from Sunday, June 1st - New AI test could end ‘postcode lottery’ for ‘game changer’ prostate cancer drug - Drought declared in North West England -Japanese researchers say cats can indeed smell the difference between a stranger and their owner… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAfter just over four months at the White House, Elon Musk has stepped down from his role in the U.S. government. Musk announced he’ll now focus on his other business projects. A group of mysterious and unknown 85 million-year-old elasmosaur fossils– some of the most famous in North America – have finally been identified, and drumroll, they’re even a new species. We join lead author Professor Robin O’Keefe, from the Department of Biological Sciences at Marshall University in the US. Plus, Google has been given a £25 billion legal claim over abuse of the search advertising market . Also in this episode: -OpenAI may soon allow users to sign in to third-party apps using ChatGPT logins - ‘Shocking’ figures reveal the world’s growing temperatures -Why female frogs are being drowned out by male frogs - Tourists damage World Heritage site slotting coins in its stones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy is visiting Norway and Iceland this week, specifically the Arctic Circle, to look at the measures being taken to counter Russia’s actions in the region. The government is also exploring the use of artificial intelligence to detect hostile state activity, in a joint scheme with Iceland and the Alan Turing Institute. A new diagnostic blood test has been presented at the World Congress on Endometriosis. Diagnosis typically takes seven years for the disease, and there is currently no readily available, accurate, non-invasive test. They hope their new tool is one step closer to commercial rollout. Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh joins us from Martha’s Vineyard. He’s just completed a 60-mile swim to spotlight the drastic decline of shark populations worldwide. Also in this episode: -Scientific tip to avoid seagulls stealing your fish & chips this summer -Scientists strike gold in Hawaiian volcanic rocks - The Wurzels release new AI single called Wurzel Me Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Elden Ring is getting a film adaptation - but will it be any good? 11:00
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Liked…Fans of Elden Ring … The game is getting a film adaptation. The movie was first reported by InSneider, and will be released by A24 in partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment. To tell us everything, we’re joined by The Standard’s culture writer and commissioning editor, Vicky Jessop. Also in this episode: -Scientists in China create night vision contact lenses. -A UK woman is preparing to sail a 10,000-mile loop of the Arctic Circle - which allegedly is only possible due to melting sea ice. -Verification for 'notable' users on Bluesky is here. -Netflix releases its first trailer for the documentary Titan: The OceanGate Disaster... This comes as the BBC released footage from their documentary Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, showing the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush unknowingly reacting to the implosion back above water. -Could penguin poo save Antarctica from climate change? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Makers of MoonHouse on their epic space mission 10:24
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIf you look up at the sky tonight, cast a good luck wish to a tiny red 3D-printed Swedish house travelling through space. The house is preparing to become the first house ever to land on the Moon. We caught up with creator of The Moonhouse, Swedish artist Mikael Genberg, and Emil Vinterhav, CEO of The Moonhouse AB and the technical leader for the Moonhouse mission. Also in this episode: -Google I/O 2025… and they’re doubling down on artificial intelligence -Sex offenders could face mandatory chemical castration as blueprint to ease jails crisis unveiled -New species of octopus discovered in a deep-sea canyon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Will the new global pandemic treaty work without America? 10:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAt this year’s annual World Health Assembly, World Health Organisation member countries have voted in favour of a global pandemic agreement. The US were not present at the assembly, as President Donald Trump intends to withdraw from WHO membership. To walk us through the treaty, its impact and if it’ll make a difference, we're joined by Clinical Assistant Professor Daniela Manno, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Also in this episode: -Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users -Millions of revolutionary bricks to be produced from recycled waste after achieving industry certification - interview with co-founder, Dr Sam Chapman from Herriot-Watt University - Rare hazel dormice given clean bill of health before wild release Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Cyber criminals have seized a “significant amount of personal data” of people who applied online to the Legal Aid Agency in the last 15 years, in a major attack on the UK’s justice system. Speaking from London’s Old Bailey, we’re joined by The London Standard’s courts correspondent, Tristan Kirk. To hear more, Tristan features more on this episode of The Standard. Also in this episode: Sir Elton John calls ministers’ AI copyright plans ‘thievery' Habitat in many estuaries at high risk of being ‘squeezed’ out Doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder Bungie confirms Marathon uses "unauthorised" artwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Dangerous nasal tanning sprays are taking over TikTok 9:45
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedDangerous cancer-causing nasal tanning sprays are taking over TikTok. Richard Knight, The Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s Lead Officer for Cosmetics and Beauty, joins us to explain everything you need to know. The active ingredient, Melanotan2, originally developed as a drug for erectile dysfunction, is neither an authorised medicine in the UK nor regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), and it does not fall under the definition of a cosmetic product. Also in this episode: Usutu virus: keep a lookout for UK blackbirds Scientists crack the code behind the mystery of why we have ginger cats To mark the 50th anniversary of 'Jaws', why is Lewis Pugh swimming the 60-mile circumference of Martha’s Vineyard? 8-year-old boy discovers a nearly 200-year-old ship with his metal detector Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Neuroscience discovery reveals how bad habits are formed 9:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLondon neuroscientists have discovered a second learning system in the brain, which could help explain how our habits are formed. Tech & Science Daily join Dr Marcus Stephenson-Jones, Group Leader at SWC and lead author of the study at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre at UCL, who explains how this understanding could revolutionise strategies for addressing addictions and compulsions, as well as for those living with Parkinson's disease. Plus, why the Institute for Public Policy Research think the UK should act now and rein in Big Tech. And, have we just found out the title for the Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel? Also in this episode: -Trees in London are already showing signs of climate change impact, such as decline and disease. -Does the moon actually have a ‘hot side’? -Boki the brown bear reunites with his pals after life-saving brain surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 'Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease 10 years early 7:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedExperts from the University of Dundee say that people at risk of cardiovascular disease could be identified through a simple MRI scan a decade before they have a heart attack or stroke. We’re joined by lead author Jill Belch, professor of Vascular Medicine at the University of Dundee. A government-built AI tool has been used for the first time to summarise public responses to a consultation, and is now set to be rolled out more widely. Greek authorities issued a temporary tsunami warning on Wednesday, following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake close to Crete. Also in this episode: -Engineers create a new tiny device that detects hand movement, stores memories and processes information like the human brain. -Belle and Sebastian frontman joins campaigners to call for urgent action on ME -The UK amphibians making ‘remarkable comeback’ in South Downs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 I completed the first triathlon to the top of Everest - It’s 99% mindset 7:20
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA dream inspired by a book he received aged 7 has been completed: the longest climb of Mount Everest, following a record-breaking triathlon from the shores of the UK. Mitch Hutchcraft , from Cambridgeshire, joins us down the line from base camp while he makes his recovery. Also in this episode: -The M&S cyber crisis deepens as it admits hackers stole customer data. To read the full report from our business editor Jonathan Prynn, click here. -Wegovy slashes the risk of heart disease ‘even before people shed weight’ -For the first time in 3,000 years, European Elk could be reintroduced to the UK -Why a new snail species has been named after Pablo Picasso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 The online world goes wild for Pope Leo XIV 10:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedPope Leo XIV made his first public appearance from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in front of a packed St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening. But since he became pontiff, the revelation of his online footprint has captured the imagination of Gen Z. For more, we hear from The London Standard’s features writer and columnist, Maddy Mussen. A new environmentally friendly technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade material has been developed by a team of UK researchers. You can find cellulose in everything from cling film to surgical masks. To tell us about their new ‘pressurised spinning’ technique, we caught up with the senior author of the study, UCL Professor Mohan Edirisinghe. Plus, two friends are found guilty of cutting down world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in act of 'mindless thuggery' Also in this episode: How a ‘simple selfie’ through AI tool can help predict patients’ cancer survival Could this psoriasis treatment free patients from having to use multiple products? An “accordion worm” which contracts, like the instrument, is discovered off the Northwest coast of Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 ‘If we save the sea, we save our world’ – Attenborough urges ocean protection 7:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA powerful rallying cry to protect the world's oceans has been issued from Sir David Attenborough. His message features in a new film , Ocean with David Attenborough, which opens in cinemas across the world today. Plus, Owkin has launched K Navigator , an AI-powered research co-pilot designed to revolutionise biomedical science. They say the technology is an “agentic playground” where researchers can explore, refine, and validate a theory, therefore accelerating the quality and pace of their discoveries. According to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine, it takes around 12 years for a laboratory discovery to become an approved medicine. There is also a high failure rate. Tech and Science Daily spoke to Dr Ingo Ringshausen, a consultant at University College London Hospital who runs a research group for the Cancer Institute and—importantly—was also one of the first to test the technology. Also in this episode: Could Nasa switch up and launch to Mars as early as 2026? London NHS worker awarded £29,000 after being likened to Darth Vader Is Scotland home to the world’s oldest football pitch? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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AI could be “disrupting” students’ views on their skills and the ability of employers to accurately assess them, according to the Institute of Student Employers. Their recent study shows that around half of employers polled are concerned that graduates might be using artificial intelligence to misrepresent their abilities. Steve Isherwood, Joint Chief Executive of the Institute of Student Employers, joins us to discuss the impact of AI on the recruitment process for graduates and school leavers. Meanwhile, after years of fierce debate paleontologists say they’ve tracked down where the T.Rex dinosaur originates from. Tech & Science Daily speaks to lead author of the international study, Cassius Morrison, a PhD student at UCL Earth Sciences. Also in this episode: The second GTA 6 trailer dropped racking up over 50 million views, but what has it revealed? Amazon reveals their new ‘sense of touch’ robot Thousands of students will receive their GSCE results via an app this summer Fancy copying Mark Zuckerberg and purchasing a nuclear bunker? A UK Cold War era bunker is going under the hammer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 UK's new quantum space facility could fight off cyber attacks 10:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHow a new Quantum Optical Ground Station is hoping to prevent cyber attacks. Dr Ross Donaldson from Heriot-Watt University tells Tech & Science Daily how their new £2.5 million facility will help secure next-generation communications against cyber threats. TikTok has been fined 530 million euros by the Irish data protection watchdog for breaching EU privacy rules around transferring user data to China. And a ‘shark skin’ coating for planes, which could save the airline industry $34 billion in fuel costs. Also in this episode: British public says AI should not fully replace NHS doctors Scientists warn of the threat of a bubbling underwater volcano The sea lion who has better rhythm than humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Dr Eisert, from Humboldt University in Germany, told us how pulse rates in super-realistic deepfakes are hard to detect and could escape traditional detector technology. A new AI tool to spot suspected skin cancer has been approved for NHS use. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that the technology has the potential to reduce waiting times. Plus, a soviet rocket entry capsule, which was headed for Venus, is expected to come crashing back to Earth in the coming days. Also in this episode: One in three report the ability ‘to sing better than speak’ after a stroke The UK could experience the warmest start to May ever recorded Archaeologists discover ancient penis shaped pendant near Hadrian’s Wall - and it’s believed to have been a good luck charm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A major fire at a London electrical substation this week, along with a power blackout in Spain and Portugal, has raised fresh questions about the stability of the UK's power network? We spoke to John Loughhead, Professor of Clean Energy at the University of Birmingham and Fellow and Former President at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Click here to hear the full interview. A doctor contemplating eye removal surgery has her sight restored thanks to a first-of-its-kind genomics lab… just in time for her wedding… Plus, is your energy meter among 300,000 set to be switched off on June 30? Also in this episode: Which London airport has installed a bird hide to resemble an air traffic control tower? Has the recorder finally lost popularity in music class? ‘Fart walking can help long term health’, say physicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said a "strong oscillation" in the European grid was behind the unprecedented power outage across Spain and Portugal on Monday. Both countries saw train stations, phone lines, traffic lights, and ATM machines knocked out. A large fire has broken out at an electrical substation in West London . This comes a month after a substation fire shut down Heathrow airport. Plus, ZSL hope to unravel the mystery of 230 film reels found hidden in their archive - some with cryptic titles, some with no title at all. Tech & Science Daily spoke to Tina Campanella, ZSL’s Bicentenary Project Manager, to find out what help they need from historians and film buffs. Also in this episode: Hugging Face release their latest 3D printed arm for $100 W orld-first clinical trial for fridge-free vaccine launches in the UK 15% rise in applications to study artificial intelligence at UK universities Why 15 avatar dogs interrupted a live football match on Twitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The GMB union says school staff have voiced concerns about the impact of AI, such as cheating, plagiarism, lazy thinking, loss of human touch and too much screen time. Why industrial waste is turning into rock, and transforming our coastline, faster than predicted … with Dr Amanda Owen, senior lecturer in sedimentology at the University of Glasgow (School of Geographical and Earth Sciences) Nasa release first image of their Curiosity Rover travelling across Mars. Also in this episode: Instagram's Edits app has 7 million downloads in first week Some shark bites could be a form of self-defence, researchers say New digital live map helps you never miss a train again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGiant icebergs that scientists believe drifted off the UK coast 18,000 years ago are now helping researchers at the British Antarctic Survey to understand the impact that climate change and global warming are having on the Antarctic. Dr James Kirkham joins us on the podcast to explain how. Why Apple is reportedly planning to diversify its supply chain, moving its iPhone production away from China and making India its primary source. The rapidly crumbling exoplanet hurtling through space, with Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Finn Burridge. Also in this episode: Google’s“call to arms” over a worrying gap in the UK’s adoption of artificial intelligence. Volkswagen America and Uber’s plans for a robotaxi service as soon as 2026 And how marathon runners’ urine could soon be enriching our soil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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