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Trident nuclear missile test fails second time in a row Feb 21, 2024

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A test launch of the UK’s Trident nuclear missile has ended in failure for the second time in a row.

We hear from one of the University of East London scientists behind a heart disease breakthrough - where they’ve grown a 'heart in a dish' using stem cells.

Nasa seeks US volunteers for a paid one-year ‘mission to Mars’.

Also in this episode:

WikiLeaks: Julian Assange’s wife addresses crowds outside the Royal Court of Justice
Elon Musk says human implanted with Neuralink brain chip 'can control computer mouse just by thinking'
Biggest snake species in the world discovered in Amazon rainforest
Study suggests red light can reduce blood glucose levels
Why using emojis or GIFs can help when delivering bad news at work

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Possible location of ninth planet in Solar System discovered Feb 20, 2024

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Scientists have discovered the possible location of a ninth planet in our Solar System.

Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth due to hit our atmosphere on Wednesday morning.

Freak winds in the Atlantic jet stream push commercial planes to supersonic speeds.

Also in this episode:

Study finds herpes infection may double dementia risk in older adults
Scientists puzzled by birds scoring as high as primates in cognitive tests
Research shows women benefit more from regular exercise than men
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase announced for tomorrow
Notorious cybercrime gang Lockbit disrupted by NCA, FBI and international coalition

Research finds Brits have over 500 words for being drunk

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The end of mobile phones in schools? Feb 19, 2024

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Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools.

New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities.

Reports that EU ‘poised to fine Apple about 500 million euros’.

Also in this episode:

Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countryside
Tiny lab-made proteins ‘hold great promise’ to treat Alzheimer’s
Mushroom sprouting from live frog in India leaves scientists stunned
Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off
Nintendo shares slide on reports of delayed Switch successor release

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David Nutt: The Psychedelic Renaissance (Brave New World Preview) Feb 17, 2024

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Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this preview episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression.

To hear the whole interview, including additional interviews with pioneers Robin Carhart-Harris and Amanda Feilding, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider.

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OpenAI reveals Sora text-to-video AI tool Feb 16, 2024

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The company behind ChatGPT reveals convincing AI-generated footage. Why Apple fans are already returning their Vision Pros. Could ultrasound waves help boost fertility? How VR is being used to teach kids about ocean health. In this episode:

Freddie Watson from the Blue Marine Foundation explains VR climate lessons for school children
Dr Mark R. Miller from the University of Edinburgh explains the use-cases for graphene after a study found it is not dangerous to human health
Researchers hail success of new treatment for hard-to-treat cancer
Soil microbes may hold the secret to a better-tasting cup of tea
Remains of ancient reptile found in Italian alps are mostly fake

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Odysseus Moon launch explained Feb 15, 2024

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Moon lander launches successfully on Space X Falcon 9 - but what will it do when it lands? Why scientists have grown beef inside rice. Sadiq Khan: deepfake audio clips nearly caused ‘serious disorder’. Sony: No PS5 price cuts or major game sequels any time soon. Also in this episode:

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TikTok stars 'to warn migrants about crossing the Channel' Feb 14, 2024

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Reports suggest influencers could be paid £5,000 for their posts. How close are we to getting solar-panel windows? Joe Biden makes his TikTok debut. What’s next for the 1,700-year-old egg discovered intact? Also in this episode:

Martin Deil, CEO of ClearVue Technologies explains the tech behind solar-windows
Archaeologist Brett Thorn explains more about the ancient Roman egg
Intuitive Machines’ private Moon mission delayed due to fuel issues
Apes like to playfully tease each other, scientists find
Social media helping young people read ‘proper’ books, says Waterstones chief

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Blood test predicts dementia ‘15 years before diagnosis’ Feb 13, 2024

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Scientists discover 11 key proteins for predicting the degenerative condition. New NASA spacesuit passes microgravity test. Amazon Prime’s new paywall to access Dolby Vision and Atmos. The secrets of gold discovered in ‘ground-breaking’ experiments. Also in this episode:

Professor Jianfeng Feng from Warwick University explains Dementia blood test
World’s migratory species under threat - UN report
Plant-based diet ‘linked to better sexual health in men with prostate cancer’
Researchers urged to take advantage of Horizon scheme
Scientists discover ancient egg dating back 1,700 years still has liquid inside

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Super Bowl 2024 adverts taken over by AI Feb 12, 2024

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Minions, AI-generated images, and tools for the partially sighted revealed during the ads. Chinese scientists unveil AI child ‘TongTong’. Will water company bosses get their bonuses stopped over sewage spills? How TikTok is going all QVC. Also in this episode:

Second US company prepares to make Moon history after Peregrine’s failed mission
Google Bard becomes Gemini in AI-brand change
Vast personal library of Charles Darwin uncovered for the first time

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Risky world of sea pandas & blue whales Feb 09, 2024

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Tech & Science Daily podcast is joined from Chile by Darwin200 director Stewart McPherson to discuss whale conservation, drone tracking and health of the oceans. Lightning when volcanoes erupt ‘sparked life on Earth’. Disney unveils a virtual moving floor under development.

Also in this episode:

Record ‘worst year’ for cancer diagnosis
Supernova link to star dust creation
Four-legged robot as guide dog for blind people

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