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Scientists find a way to “see” anxiety in the brain

Scientists have found a way to “see” anxiety in the brain.This is the first study of its kind looking at the intense "avoid-avoid conflict" anxiety. Participants took part in a video game-style task, which was designed by PhD student Ben Stocker - who joins us to discuss the findings in more detail. Meta has introduced a PG-13 cinema-style rating for teenagers using Instagram. And an image of a rare hyena in a ghost town wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Also in this episode: -Scientists have warned the planet has reached its first catastrophic climate tipping point -OpenAI’s ChatGPT will soon be able to have erotic conversations with users -And new analysis of Ice Age fossils suggests hippos lived in Central Europe much later than previously thought Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apple announces renewables investment across Europe

Apple has announced a major expansion of its renewables investment in Europe. It's part of the company's ongoing effort to cut the carbon footprint caused by customers powering and charging Apple devices. By 2030, Apple aims to become carbon neutral across its entire supply chain. According to researchers from University College London, quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term. To find out more, we spoke to lead author Dr Mikaela Bloomberg from UCL’s Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care. And – eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold. Also in this episode: Which breweries are using artificial intelligence to develop their latest beers? TikTok: campaigners warn millions of users will be at risk if London office closes Scientists say some dogs could be as addicted to toys as humans are with online gambling and gaming Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is God real? French engineers say science can prove it | special

Is God real? Since the Big Bang Theory was proposed, it has been a point of contention between science and religion. To tie in with the release of the English edition of God: The Science, The Evidence, The Standard's features writer Claudia Cockerell spoke to one of its authors, French engineer Michel-Yves Bolloré. Their book claims that there is evidence of the existence of God. Claudia walks us through the book, their evidence, and the reaction from cosmologists. To read the full article, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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70,000 Discord users hit by cyber data breach

Around 70,000 users of Discord globally could have had sensitive data stolen by hackers. The platform says criminals targeted a third-party service called 5CA, hired for age verification appeals. Data stolen includes official ID photographs, and potentially personal information such as partial credit card numbers and messages. A new tool is being developed by MI:RNA to help diagnose osteoarthritis in dogs earlier. Qualified vet and Chief Scientific Officer, Robert Coultous, joins us to tell us more. Acclaimed violinist Esther Abrami on London’s Southbank Centre and TikTok’s new accelerator programme for classical content creators. Also in this episode: -‘Viewing own face through baby filter could help unlock memories’ -Scientists transplant a pig liver into a human -20,000 people to help drive mental health research -Incense bowl and helmet handle among finds at National Trust estate dig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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REPLAY: Dame Helen Mirren - 'It's sad Kurt Cobain never got to see GPS' | Brave New World

On this replay preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. Now, this is a bit of a break from the usual guests on Tech & Science Daily, but in this wide ranging conversation Evgeny and Dame Helen discuss everything from the evolution of technology, ageing, to the contemporary media landscape and social media. “It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS” Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Teenagers arrested after nursery cyber attack

Two teenagers have been arrested after a ransomware attack stole data from a nursery chain in London. The Met Police say the pair, aged 17, have been arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Cyberhackers were said to be using the pictures and names of about 8,000 children, to demand ransom money. Women who have a caesarean birth at an advanced stage of labour are about eight times more likely to devolop scars in the womb, which are known to increase the likelihood of premature births in the future. To learn more, we’re joined by Anna David, Professor and Consultant in Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine at University College London Hospital, and she’s also Director of the Institute for Women’s Health at UCL. Plus, why gold prices have rocketed to a new all-time high. Also in this episode: Meta updates Facebook's algorithm to give you more of what you actually want to see A modified Land Rover that even had a propeller to cross the Bering Strait, is going to auction An athlete runs the entire circumference of Cornwall to raise money for Alzheimer's disease What city has used enough power to make over 850 billion cups of tea? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Clean energy hits historic milestone as renewables surpass coal

The world may be at a crucial turning point in the transition to clean power. A new analysis by energy think tank Ember shows renewable energy generation has overtaken coal globally for the first time on record. We’re joined by Robert Palmer, deputy director at Uplift, to unpack what this milestone means for the future of energy — from falling costs and growing solar capacity to the political will needed to phase out oil and gas. Also in this episode: Spotify users can now use ChatGPT to find music and create playlists The Met police dismantle a criminal network suspected of smuggling 40,000 stolen phones out of the UK Jaguar Land Rover resumes manufacturing after major cyber attack Nutrition science firm ZOE launches an AI-powered gut health app Pine martens return to Exmoor National Park for the first time in a century Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What is motor neurone disease? Former England captain Lewis Moody reveals diagnosis

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). What is motor neurone disease, what are the symptoms, how is it diagnosed, and can sport cause the condition? We join UCL’s professor of clinical neurology, Andrea Malaspina. Professor Malaspina is also clinical and academic lead of the Queen Square Motor Neuron Disease Centre. Also in this episode: The world’s leading AI event, HumanX, is officially coming to Europe in 2026 The Big Issue partners with tech company Lenovo to equip charities with laptops Storm Amy: Thousands of homes remain without power The Andrew Law Gallery at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum reopens this October Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.