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Largest images of the universe ever taken from space May 23, 2024

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ESA’s Euclid telescope reveals the largest images of the universe ever taken from space. We speak to Dr Jesper Skottfelt, a research fellow at the Open University’s centre for Electronic Imaging, about their VIS technology that helped take these incredible pictures.

Also in this episode:

An early warning space weather satellite named Vigil is coming to the UK
Why BT has been fined almost £3 million over failures affecting EE & PlusNet customers
Microsoft’s AI feature is being investigated by UK watchdog over screenshots
Scientists reveal shocking findings about the Sun’s magnetic field
Why the internet is ‘disappearing’

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Apple emergency bug fix for ‘zombie’ iPhone photos May 22, 2024

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Apple releases an urgent iOS 17.5.1 security update after some reports of a bug causing deleted iPhone and iPad photos to resurrect themselves. Infected blood scandal victims ‘could each receive £2m+’. Firing up UK’s spaceport rocket. Nasa’s optimistic two-month plasma rocket to Mars.

Also in this episode:

Risk of type 2 diabetes in under-40s
Digital landline swap delayed over fears for vulnerable
International AI safety plan
Attenborough’s childhood inspiration becomes nature reserves

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ChatGPT halts 'Scarlett Johansson-sounding' AI voice May 21, 2024

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OpenAI announces “pause” on a ChatGPT voice avatar after it drew comparisons Scarlett Johansson’s speaking style - and Hollywood actress called in the lawyers. Legal and policy challenges for AI Seoul Summit, with Eleanor Shearer, senior research fellow at London’s Common Wealth think tank. Infected blood scandal: police examine manslaughter charges.

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Microplastics found in ‘every study testicle’
New (but fading) chance to see Northern Lights
Tech firms ‘failing on pre-election misinformation’
Cob-erating theatre...tiny robot’s corn-sized surgery

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Infected blood scandal cover-up’s damning verdict May 20, 2024

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Publication of public inquiry’s verdict into ‘worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS’ that led to deaths of more than 3,000 people. UK summer alert for Asian hornets. Preserving breast tissue aids cancer research.

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iDo...the robot ‘AI dating concierge’
Odyssey for cross of polar explorer Shackleton
Flavour science behind mac & cheese ice cream

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Bill Irvine: The truth about the Stoics (Brave New World preview) May 18, 2024

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Evgeny Lebedev talks to stoicism expert Professor Bill Irvine, whose books detail the ancient wisdom of Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius for a new generation.

To hear the whole interview and listen to previous episodes search Brave New World Evening Standard on your podcast provider.

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Urgent warning over council house scam on social media May 17, 2024

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Warning issued over council house scam on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat which has seen victims hand over thousands of pounds to secure social housing that doesn’t exist.

Findings suggest ‘global life expectancy to increase by nearly five years by 2050’.

Study shows children who spend a lot of time on social media are 'more likely to vape’.

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Archaeologist’s theory may have finally solved mystery of Egypt’s pyramids
Reddit & OpenAI announce content deal
GTA 6 long-awaited release date announced by Rockstar

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows first look May 16, 2024

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What to expect as the Ubisoft franchise heads to Japan - game journalist Vicky Jessop reveals what we know so far about the upcoming instalment. NHS approves ‘invaluable’ liver cancer cancer treatment. Apple launches eye-tracking tech for iPhone and iPad.

Also in this episode:

The new UK weapon designed to blast drones out of the sky
Why dinosaurs might be to thank for regulating body temperature

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What do Google’s AI updates mean for you? May 15, 2024

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Google is increasing its artificial intelligence offerings and even the world’s most popular search engine is getting an AI makeover.

The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, discusses all the big announcements from the tech giant’s annual developer conference.

We hear from Professor Ruth Travis from Oxford Population Health about their research that blood proteins ‘warn of cancer seven years before diagnosis’.

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Bumble apologises for celibacy ads: ‘We made a mistake’
The $1.4 billion Dream Chaser plane that will take humans to space
Scientists discover new species of giant jellyfish
Olympics: Why parts of Paris will be off-limits without a QR code

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Open AI’s GPT-4o can ‘teach maths’ & even ‘flirt’ May 14, 2024

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OpenAI rolls out the most advanced ChatGPT ever as rival Anthropic launches AI assistant Claude in the European Union.

Study claims weight loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy ‘cuts risk of heart attack and stroke’.

Another chance to see The Northern Lights in the UK? Scientists’ prediction as the Sun approaches ‘solar maximum’.

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More than 20,000 people join search for new dementia treatments
Hunting may have helped humans become long-distance runners
Marvel Rivals apologises after banning negative reviews

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Birth trauma report: Good pregnancy care ‘exception not rule’ May 13, 2024

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An inquiry into traumatic childbirths has called for an overhaul of the UK's maternity and postnatal care.

University of Cambridge’s Professor Henrik Salje discusses his research which suggests babies born from C-section ‘need two measles jabs for full protection’.

Two professional skydivers successfully complete the world’s first wingsuit flight through London’s Tower Bridge.

Also in this episode:

Study finds internet use linked to higher wellbeing
Wales becomes first UK nation to join metaverse
‘Source of sugar, not just amount, could impact weight in children’
Why Great British insults are dying out

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