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Viagra link to ‘lower odds of male Alzheimer’s’ Feb 08, 2024

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A UCL study finds drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Volcano on Iceland’s southwestern peninsula erupts for the second time this year. Disney/Fortnite plan ‘games universe’. Longest-living heart transplant patient breaks record.

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How to (safely) watch total solar eclipse
January was ‘hottest ever’
What would AI do in nuclear apocalypse?
Government ‘should hire fraud experts after Covid cons’
Penguins peer as Royal Navy picks up Antarctic waste

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Sun explosion sparks Earth comms blackouts Feb 07, 2024

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Solar blast causes sends a massive plume of energised particles through space at nearly a million miles per hour to trigger communications blackouts in Australia and South Asia. ‘Ancient ocean world’ origin of Nasa’s Bennu asteroid. Alert labels for AI pics on Facebook & Instagram. Child emergency mental health calls rise by 53 per cent.

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Why have shark attacks doubled?
Sloth e-dating success as zoo welcomes baby
King Charles’ cancer: how scans reveal unexpected problems
Don’t wear Apple’s VR headsets while driving

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Supersized Hadron Collider to ‘reveal universe secrets’ Feb 06, 2024

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A £17 billion successor to the Large Hadron Collider is being planned by Cern scientists to continue the work of the world’s largest particle accelerator. A 168 million-year-old pterosaur has been found in Scotland.

Also in this episode:

‘Hackers-for-hire’ targeted by UK cyber-spies
Low-tech, high stamina: 102-year-old RAF pilot’s Spitfire flight
Yandex: ‘Russia’s Google’ quits over Ukraine war row
Students’ AI deciphers Herculaneum scroll.

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Giant drones to scan Antarctica Feb 05, 2024

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Twin-engine drones are being tested by the British Antarctic Survey to carry out research into global warming and marine ecosystems. Heightened avalanche risk from skiers & snowmobile adventurers. Obesity & rooting teeth alert for child health decline.

Also in this episode:

Mercury looks like ‘disco ball’ in new Nasa pics
Sponge test for oesophageal cancer diagnosis
‘Magnetic anomaly’ found under New Zealand lake
Nuke test ‘chemically fingerprints’ gin to beat fraud

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How Not To Die with Special Guests David Sinclair and David Walliams (Brave New World preview) Feb 03, 2024

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Is it possible to live forever – and would you even want to? Evgeny Lebedev is joined by David Walliams to explore the science and ethics of age reversal. He also meets longevity pioneer Dr David Sinclair, who gives advice on how to extend lifespans - and tells David Walliams how to reverse his biological clock.

This is a preview of our Brave New World series. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider.

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What to do if you’re the victim of a chemical attack Feb 02, 2024

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Everything we know so far about the Clapham alkali attack, and St John Ambulance explains what to do if you ever witness, or are the victim of, a chemical attack.

A study suggests a malaria vaccine is highly effective in young children.

The secret to why some dogs live longer than others.

Also in this episode:

Amazon and Meta stocks surge after results, while Apple drops
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg speaks out about her trial
Bedbugs scare at government office building
The most romantic love songs ranked, according to Spotify playlists

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Sony's PlayStation State of Play: All the big announcements Feb 01, 2024

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The first PlayStation State of Play event of 2024 has taken place and we’ve got all the details. Some of the big announcements include; Until Dawn, Sonic x Shadow Generations, Death Stranding 2, and the latest instalment of the Silent Hill franchise.

We speak to Professor Oliver Lemon from the National Robotarium about the AI robots designed to assist the elderly in hospitals passing the testing phase with patients.

Why Harry Styles, Adele and Taylor Swift’s music could disappear from TikTok.

Also in this episode:

Nasa says a potentially hazardous asteroid is heading towards Earth
International expert panel for AI Safety report unveiled
Poll shows more than half of students used generative AI to help prepare assessments
The smelly cheeses facing extinction

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Judge rules Musk can’t keep $55bn Tesla pay package Jan 31, 2024

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A Delaware judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot keep a $55 billion Tesla pay package.

UK musicians offered protections over royalties in a new streaming code of practice.

Researchers reveal why insects are attracted to lights.

Also in this episode:

New ‘hell chicken’ species upends understanding of dinosaur extinction
Daily servings of this popular Korean food may lower obesity risk in men
Microsoft quarterly gaming revenue up 49% following Activision purchase
How a bloody Mary can help fight off food poisoning
Some of the 118 new emojis coming to iOS 17.4
Sesame Street’s Elmo is inundated with feelings of existential dread online

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First human receives brain chip from Musk's Neuralink Jan 30, 2024

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Elon Musk says that the first human patient to receive a brain chip from his company Neuralink is recovering well.

Scientists say the Moon is actively shrinking and crumbling.

First evidence of Alzheimer’s being transmitted between humans in medical procedures is found.

Also in this episode:

Study finds link between having a dog and girls’ physical activity
‘Ancient lake’ discovered on Mars by Nasa’s Perseverance rover
New JWST images reveal galaxies in detail so stunning it’s ‘mind-blowing even for researchers’
England's hedges would go around Earth ten times
Merger between Amazon and Roomba maker iRobot collapses
The first pet-only musician to get a multi-million-dollar record deal

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Disposable vapes to be banned in the UK Jan 29, 2024

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The government has announced that disposable vapes are to be banned in the UK to protect children's health.

Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission.

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of her go viral.

Also in this episode:

The Sahara dust cloud heading to the UK
Why playing music could give you a sharper brain in older age
World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami but there are concerns over its methane emissions
This year’s solar eclipse set to block the sun out for over 30 million people
German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands
Why rats love selfies too

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