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Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard.

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TikTok ban on UK government phones Mar 16, 2023

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The Chinese-owned social media app is set to be banned on phones used by UK government ministers and civil servants over security fears.

Virgin Orbit pauses all operations and reportedly furloughs all its staff. SaxaVord Spaceport explains what this means for the future of UK space endeavours and reveals how they plan to boost satellite launches from here.

Also in this episode:

Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiled
Evidence suggests Venus is ‘geologically active’
Scientists identify dinosaur with the longest neck ever seen in an animal
Study finds earth’s water did not come from melted meteorites as was previously thought
Chancellor announces £1million Manchester Prize for AI
250-million-year-old fossil of sea reptile found in an unlikely place

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Bye ChatGPT, hello GPT-4 Mar 15, 2023

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Open AI’s latest chatbot: more creative, and less biassed. Nasa’s plans to destroy the ISS using a ‘space-tug’. The robots designed to boost wellbeing. The house that leaked honey.

Also in this episode:

Cambridge Uni Robotics expert explain their wellbeing robots study
Zuckerberg to fire 10,000 more staff in second round of layoffs
Scientists say some strange ‘highly manoeuvrable’ UFOs seem to defy laws of physics
Massive seaweed blob that can be seen from space heading towards Florida
Ancient metabolic reaction’ that may have kickstarted life on Earth unravelled by scientists
Google announces AI features in Gmail, Docs, and more to rival Microsoft

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UK TikTok ban ‘not ruled out’ Mar 14, 2023

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UK security minister awaits review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the “hugely important question”. Scientists discover a way to potentially prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’. Aukus: Australia, UK and US sign a landmark nuclear submarine deal, creating thousands of jobs.

Also in this episode:

Two huge icebergs are being tracked
US controversial Willow project is approved
Microsoft lays off its entire ethical AI development team
More than 500 genes linked to lung function discovered
Great apes spin until they’re dizzy to get ‘high’

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Silicon Valley Bank UK rescue ‘protects tech industry’ Mar 13, 2023

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The UK branch of Silicon Valley Bank has managed to avoid being declared insolvent by the Bank of England. Nasa is tracking a newly discovered asteroid that could hit Earth in around 23 years. Plus, research by the Sapienza University of Rome suggests there could be some real science behind having a ‘gut feeling’...

Also in this episode:

More than 100,000 treated on NHS ‘virtual wards’ in past year
Study finds stone fragments made by some monkeys found to resemble ancient human ancestor tools
Australia’s ‘Black Summer’ wildfire widened ozone hole by 10% in 2020
FDA approves world’s first fast-acting nasal spray to treat migraines in the US
Amazon wants you to help train its robots

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Mick Fowler: A Life in Climbing (Berghaus Promotion) Mar 11, 2023

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Mick Fowler, one of the UK's most celebrated mountain climbers, talks to us about his astonishing career scaling some of the highest, most difficult peaks in the world. From his hillwalking adventures as a young boy with his father, to organising his first major expedition in Peru, and through his battle with cancer, Mick takes us on a thrilling journey. Learn about his triumphs, mistakes, and how equipment has evolved over his five decades in the sport.

This episode has been produced in association with Berghaus Extrem. Find the full range of outdoor clothing at Berghaus.com

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Circular sand dunes on Mars mystery Mar 10, 2023

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Nevermind earthly crop circles, scientists are scratching their heads over these near-perfect round sand dunes on the surface of Mars - see the images here. Space junk: call out for global clear-out action, we speak to University of Plymouth’s Dr Imogen Napper. How fast is London Tube’s new 5G network? Revealed: How dinosaurs grew into giants.

Also in this episode:

‘Cut social media by 15 minutes daily for better health’ - study
Fear of driverless cars increases
E-scooter rider loses £30,000 crash claim
History’s most premature twins set world record

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Scientists revive 'zombie' virus Mar 09, 2023

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Experts warn more ancient viruses could emerge from the ice. Russian missile strikes cut off Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Is another ‘sober-up’ hangover cure in the works? Why a top FBI chief’s warned about TikTok. In this episode:

Evening Standard’s Health Reporter Daniel Keane on new ‘sober up’ drug
Breakthrough for female eggs made from male mice cells
C-section babies ‘get missing birth bacteria from breast milk’
Ancient ocean beasts...are really seaweed
Earth’s water ‘may be older than the sun’

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Warning over NHS celeb weight loss jabs Mar 08, 2023

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Semaglutide: how it works and side effects explained - (check out our full Leader episode on the drug here). International Women’s Day: why more support is available for women in tech. Rainfall ‘set to quadruple’ by 2080. How scientists are attacking cancer cells from the inside out. In this episode:

CEO and co-founder of Curb cravings app on women in tech
Larva lamp...caterpillars easy prey under city lights
Drug hope for bone cancer children
How Bumblebees ‘learn to solve puzzles’ by watching more experienced peers
Mission Possible as Russia beats Tom Cruise to ISS film

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UK Space Agency sets sights on Mars Mar 07, 2023

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UKSA’s £1.6million investment in space projects. Is the UK now investing in ‘spy balloons’? New test developed for deadly asian bat virus. Headteacher's warning over TikTok school protests. In this episode:

UK Space Agency’s Andrew Kuh on moon and Mars missions
Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launch
Researchers: Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protection
British scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie doll
How beavers practise a good work/life balance

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High Seas treaty to save ocean life Mar 06, 2023

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Ocean treaty agreed after ten years of negotiations. Could ChatGPT play a role in the UK government? Vase is ‘only piece of evidence’ of Roman gladiator fights in Britain. TikTok eating disorder content views climb. In this episode:

WWF Chief Marine Advisor Simon Walmsley discusses High Seas Treaty
Views of eating disorder content on TikTok climb - click here to access eating disorder support
Rishi Sunak pushes for UK ‘science superpower’
Report finds Snapchat’s removed next to no underage child accounts in the UK
Rumours Apple will launch an M3-powered iMac this year

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