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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.

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    Apple’s $1 million ‘bug bounty’ to hack Intelligence AI

    Apple is offering a ‘bug bounty’ of $1 million for anyone able to hack into the tech giant’s AI intelligence network. Over 120 dead in Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines as Vietnam braces. Nasa astronaut released from hospital after eight months in space. Also in this episode: New chronic pain treatments for childhood cancer patients investigated Greenhouse gas levels surge to new record - UN ‘Major success’ as endangered bongo calf born at UK safari park London Zoo’s escaped parrots recaptured 60 miles away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

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    Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is finally here

    Game reviewer and culture journalist, Ali Shutler, joins us to discuss whether the latest offering from the Call of Duty franchise lives up to all the hype.  Ali says Black Ops 6 seems to mark a return to form with more intensity and urgency that fans expect from the game. Tech entrepreneur Dean Forbes named the most influential black person in Britain.  Also in this episode:  We speak to National Robotarium Project Manager, David Morrison, about the autonomous underwater robots they’re developing to perform offshore wind farm repairs Surgeon removes large brain tumours through patients' eyebrows in 'world first'The woman who was left red faced when she thought she captured the Northern Lights… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min

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    Disposable vapes to be banned from June

    The Government has confirmed that the sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England from June next year. They say the move, which was first announced back in January by the previous government but not enacted, is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health. Researchers have unveiled new music resources to help those with dementia awaken old memories - and they’re also able to help them learn new songs, skills and even communicate.  Adam Ockelford, professor of music from the University of Roehampton and Director of the Take Note project, tells Tech & Science Daily how the tools work. Also in this episode:  ‘Superhuman’ AI that predicts disease and early death risk to be trialled in NHSRSPCA’s interactive map highlights true impact fireworks have on pets Scientists say poor sleep may age the brain by nearly three yearsMysterious creature spotted at zoo and keepers have no idea what it is Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

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    Experts call to abolish twice-yearly clock change in UK

    Sleep experts are urging the Government to stop the UK’s biannual clock changes because they say it’s damaging the nation’s sleep. Malcolm von Schantz, Professor of Chronobiology at Northumbria University and part of the British Sleep Society, says that sticking with BST would be best for our well being - especially school children and teenagers.  We hear from the astrophysicist whose 20-year-old ‘controversial’ galaxy model has finally been proven right - with thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope.  Findings from Professor Claudia Maraston from the University of Portsmouth, resolve a long-standing debate about the contribution of specific types of stars to distant galaxies' emissions, providing insight into galaxy formation and evolution. Also in this episode:  World-first vaccine for vomiting bug norovirus trialled in the UKBoeing-made satellite breaks up in spaceStar Citizen game release date delayed again — this time until 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 min

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    Why a ‘solar membrane’ will cover London Stadium

    The Standard’s Noah Vickers reveals all the details behind the ‘solar membrane’ that will cover West Ham’s London Stadium. London’s former Olympic stadium is now home to West Ham United, and this new £4.3 million project aims to transform the arena into one of the world's greenest sports and concerts venues.  The maker of Blade Runner 2049 is suing Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging they used imagery from the movie without permission. Production firm, Alcon Entertainment, claims it had specifically denied a request from Warner Bros to use material from the film at the launch event for Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi. Also in this episode:  Archaeologists discover ‘significant’ permanent side-effect of smoking Scientific study finds that cats ‘are basically liquid’AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-raysDeaf dog with cropped ears learning sign language to help her find new home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  6. 21 OCT.

    Mutant 'bullycats' warning as pet trend heads to UK

    Dr Grace Carroll, lecturer in the school of psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, whose area of research is animal behaviour and welfare, discusses the new trend of ‘bullycats’. Breeders in the US have created the experimental breed by mixing the hairless gene from Sphynx cats with the short-legged gene from Munchkin cats. There are already reports that UK breeders have started offering them for sale, despite concerns over serious health defects. Also in this episode:  Has the ultimate hangover finally been found? Our Health Reporter Dan Keane explains   Storm Ashley latest: 100 flood alerts remain in place in UK - after thousands were left without power on SundayMeet the gaming granny who says playing Fortnite was ‘love at first sight’  Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 min
  7. NuCalm’s Jim Poole: Anxiety & why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ (Brave New World preview) 

    19 OCT.

    NuCalm’s Jim Poole: Anxiety & why the brain ‘knows how to heal’ (Brave New World preview) 

    On this preview of Brave New World, host Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of Solace Life Sciences. The neuroscience company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve sleep without recourse to drugs. You may have even spotted the Duchess of Sussex wearing one of their stress relief patches. In this episode, Evgeny and Jim explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’. Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min

  8. 18 OCT.

    Could ‘electric wallpaper’ cut your energy bill?

    Could ceiling-mounted ‘electric wallpaper’ smart technology help keep homes warmer for longer while cutting energy bills? Tech & Science Daily podcast speaks with Dr Ahmad Taha, a specialist in autonomous systems and connectivity at the University of Glasgow about assessing the invention’s effectiveness. In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, the team's evaluating the invention by NextGen Heating as it's tested in a dozen tenement flats run by West of Scotland Housing Association. Also in this episode: Sir Richard Branson unveils plans co-pilot Space Perspective hot air balloon tea into stratosphere Nasa pauses Boeing space missions over stranded ISS astronauts saga How the biggest supermoon of 2024 illuminated London Tube noise: drivers protest over Underground din ‘Repurposing’ drugs hope to treat dementia Ancient DNA ‘link to love of carbs’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
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