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Just Stop Oil: How vandalism could have lasting impact on Stonehenge Jun 20, 2024

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Local Stonehenge expert, Tim Daw, explains the potential lasting impact of Just Stop Oil protestors spraying the cultural heritage site with orange powder paint.

Lisa Webb, consumer law expert at Which?, discusses their report which suggests big tech brands are breaking new laws and selling customers short on product security.

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Artificial intelligence allows pupils to ‘converse’ with Holocaust survivors
Astronauts stuck in space at least another week as Boeing and NASA troubleshoot Starliner spacecraft issues
Archaeologists find depiction of 'Simpsons' character on 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy coffin

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How Nvidia became the world's most valuable company Jun 19, 2024

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The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains how Nvidia overtook Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company.

Dr Katie Burnham, Senior Staff Scientist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, discusses their new study which suggests that sepsis patients ‘could get the right treatment faster, based on their genes’.

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Self-driving cars found to be safer - except at dawn, dusk, or when turning, according to study
Prince Charles Cinema cancels screening of film which was written by AI following backlash
McDonald’s AI mishaps with bacon ice cream and chicken nugget overload

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Could satellites like Starlink deplete Earth’s ozone layer? Jun 18, 2024

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New research claims that mega satellite constellations spew copious amounts of aluminium oxide gas in the atmosphere and it could deplete the ozone layer.

Fernando Auat Cheein, associate professor in robotics and autonomous systems at the National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, discusses their new AI tool which uses videos to predict harvests.

First patients in the UK receive a new ‘revolutionary’ device to stop acid reflux.

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Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition
Greece heatwave: Death toll rises to five as locals fear tourists ‘underestimating’ record temperatures
First 'major lunar standstill' in nearly 20 years set for this weekend

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Clean Air Day: boosting London’s trees for better breathing Jun 17, 2024

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Tech & Science Daily hears from Andrew Pendleton, of London environment charity Global Action Plan, about more major tree-planting schemes needed to improve the capital’s air quality. Singapore oil spill: race to stop eco disaster. Plant-ificial intelligence...how flowers sense danger.

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Hunting life-supporting exoplanets
‘Lizard link’ to US salmonella outbreak
Saving turtle doves with rewilding
Aboard Mark Zuckerberg’s $300m super yacht

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Euros: Could the Oura smart ring give England the edge? Jun 14, 2024

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Three lions squad is wearing the £421 ring that monitors sleep, stress and more. Labour commits to introducing AI regulation for tech giants. Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $56bn pay package. The surprising link between your name and your life choices… Also in this episode:

Our Football Reporter Dom Smith explains how England hope the Oura ring will give them the edge
Pop star Daniel Bedingfield praises AI for capturing ‘soul’ of his music
Combined immunotherapy drugs ‘could treat most common form of bowel cancer’
AI can now detect if cats are in pain by scanning feline faces

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NASA accidentally broadcasts astronaut in distress simulation on YouTube Jun 13, 2024

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Space agency confirms there’s no real emergency on board the international space station. Gaming giant Steam facing £656m legal claim for ‘overcharging’ UK gamers. How Taylor Swift's Scotland fans set off earthquake monitors. Millions of appointments for common eye conditions placing ‘unnecessary demands’ on struggling GPs. Also in this episode:

Adam Sampson, Chief Executive of the Association of Optometrists on dealing with common eye problems
Pairing shelter dogs together ‘could cut stress and help them find homes sooner’
Mobile driver’s licences are coming to New York state
How being facially expressive may make you a better negotiator

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Can astronauts’ bodies actually survive Mars missions? Jun 12, 2024

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Organ trouble, radiation concerns and more explained by Keith Siew, a senior research fellow at University College London. Most children can’t name MP and a fifth get political news from TikTok. Elon Musk confirms X will start hiding likes on posts. Also in this episode:

Natural History Museum’s Simon Loader on the new vegetarian piranha species named after Lord of the Rings villain
Man who lost four of his fingers fitted with ‘Hero Gauntlet’ by UK firm
The Insect migration superhighway discovered in Europe

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Apple’s AI features explained and why Elon’s not happy Jun 11, 2024

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Photo ‘clean up’ tool, ‘math notes’ feature and Siri gets a boost. Plus - why Elon’s not happy with the Apple & ChatGPT partnership. Scientists grow ‘mini-guts’ to study Crohn’s disease. How researchers used AI to find elephant “names.” Also in this episode:

Uni of Cambridge's Professor Matthias Zilbauer explains how they developed 'mini guts' to help them learn about Crohn's disease
Social media scammers impersonating ‘every major airline operating in the UK’ - Which?
Morning frost detected on volcanoes near Mars’s equator
New Glastonbury app helps friends find each other – and their tent – more easily

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Cancer breakthrough: Glowing dye helps find invisible cells Jun 10, 2024

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How the dye works, and why it’s helpful for surgeons with Oxford University’s Professor Freddie Hamdy. Electric headset for treating depression recommended after NHS trial. Appeal for O-type blood donors after London hospitals cyber attack. Also in this episode:

Flow Neuroscience CEO Erin Lee describes their electric headset for treating depression.
Generative AI expected to dominate at ‘momentous’ Apple conference
YouTube announces new restrictions on gun videos
New skateboarding MMO from makers of Tony Hawk's due this summer

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Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Brave New World) Jun 08, 2024

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Today's episode is with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California.

Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans. Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing.

To hear the full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here.

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