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Extreme heatwave risks as highs of above 40C possible Jul 18, 2022

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The UK could reach temperatures as high as 40 degree celsius today as the Met Office has issued a red weather alert. Hammersmith Bridge in London has been covered with foil to protect it from the heat, after the sun caused cracks in the the 135-year-old structure to expand back in 2020. Climate Scientist Dr Eunice Lo from Bristol University explains the health risks associated with the extreme heat.

Elon Musk has revealed in a tweet reply that Tesla is working on bringing Steam to its vehicles. He said that they’re “making progress with Steam integration” and we “could see a demo next month”.

Also in this episode:

TwitchCon returned as an in-person event. We're joined by Mary Kish, Director of Community Marketing at Twitch.
Japan’s plans to re-create earth’s gravity on the Moon and on Mars
MIT engineers find a way to save energy and make water boil more efficiently
Video game companies ‘must do more to prevent children buying loot boxes’
Why some female bears may pick dens near people
Bison are being introduced to ancient British woodland to help tackle the nature and climate crises, we speak to Donavan Wright at the Kent Wildlife Trust

Check out today's new episode of our How To Be A CEO podcast, with 23andme’s Anne Wojcicki.

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UK heatwave national emergency for extreme 41C weather Jul 15, 2022

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Hot weather ‘danger to life’ alert for Britain with record temperatures expected into next week. Researchers at the University of Oxford have identified two drugs they claim could better perform in treating adult insomnia. Shot glass of a beer daily ‘could pose men’s health risk’. Butterflies at risk from ‘catastrophic extinction threats’. How the herd helps orphaned elephants cope with life. Chinese DNA ‘found to match Native Americans’ after fossil investigation. London shoppers face-scanned by police in Oxford Street trial. Vapers dumping e-cigs throwing away vital elements for tech gadgets - report. Faster than a speeding mullet...world’s quickest shark tops 45mph.

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Cosmic ‘heartbeat’ found billions of light-years from Earth Jul 14, 2022

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Far across the universe in a distant galaxy, MIT astronomers have spotted a strange radio signal that keeps firing out towards Earth in fast bursts. What - or who - could be causing them? Wrong kind of rays on the track...are rail delays sparked by solar storms? Tech helping Europe deal with extreme heatwave, plus the Met Office on the UK's rising temperatures. An X-Ray reveals secret Vincent van Gogh self-portrait behind painting. BMW puts heated seats behind £15-a-month ‘paywall’. Don’t download leaked beta version of Skate 4, urges EA. Liver disease linked to risk of dementia. Arctic scientists check count of walruses from space.

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Nasa reveals future for James Webb Space Telescope Jul 13, 2022

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The out-of-this-world technicolour images beamed back from the James Webb Space Telescope are only the beginning of what’s to come, that’s according to one of the Nasa astrophysicist Dr Tom Greene. Elon Musk reveals SpaceX rocket test explosion ‘not good’..as Twitter sues Tesla magnate over $44 deal gone rotten. Brit maker’s award for mobile kidney machines inspired by juice dispensers. After 26 days airborne, is it time for record-breaking wi-fi plane Zephyr to land? Nothing 1 smartphone with translucent back and LEDs hopes to reinvigorate device market.

Gymshark: ‘Mental health barbers’ opens in East End. Fan stats anger after Spotify snaps up music-guessing game Heardle.

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James Webb Space Telescope pics: Deepest glimpse into universe Jul 12, 2022

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Nasa images from the James Webb Space Telescope are the first in colour and allow astronomers to peer back to the earliest images of time itself, nearly 14 billion years old. Predatory Sparrow Iran hack: Who are cyber hacktivists behind breach? Online Safety Bill: NSPCC calls for government to prioritise landmark legislation. The BPI: Record industry court order to block pirate music sites on mobile networks. Barbie doll honouring British conservationist Dr Jane Goodall revealed. Google’s DeepMind: Neural network step towards studying how infants learn. Scale of UK plastic waste recycling revealed. Full emoji keyboard planned for WhatsApp 'Reactions'. How did the lion get his earache treated? With a CAT scan, of course.

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Leaked Uber files ‘reveal secret lobbying of politicians’ Jul 11, 2022

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Thousands of leaked files reveal top politicians were secretly lobbied at meetings by Uber, while the firm’s former boss is claimed to have ordered a “kill switch” to stop police from scouring its computers. Uber denies having a kill switch, and says it’s made operating changes. Red alert as UK heatwave hits 33C. Nasa: James Webb Space Telescope pics to show the universe as never been seen before. YouTuber Logan Paul turns most expensive Pokémon card into NFT. Squirrels on contraception to limit grey invasive species. Elon Musk’s Starlink launches $5,000-a-month yacht wi-fi. A fossilised Gorgosaurus skeleton - a Tyrannosaurus Rex ancestor - is estimated to fetch between $5 million and $8 million at US auction. Lift off beckons for first Welsh satellite.

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Nasa condemns Russia’s anti-Ukraine propaganda on ISS Jul 08, 2022

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Nasa has strongly condemned the actions of three Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station, who recently posed with flags considered anti-Ukraine propaganda.

Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos shared the pictures of the trio holding flags of the Luhansk People’s Republic and the Donetsk People’s Republic - two Russian-backed separatist regions in Ukraine.

Nasa said it “strongly rebukes” Russia using the ISS for political purposes to support its war against Ukraine.

Elon Musk’s 44 billion dollar Twitter takeover’s reported to be “in serious jeopardy.”

The Washington Post says the Tesla founder’s unconvinced about figures for the number of spam accounts on the platform and “some discussions” have stopped.

Also in this episode:

Why the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition is a unique event
How sportspeople are using LinkedIn to share their stories
Volkswagen announces $20 billion effort to build its own EV batteries
Galaxy Watch 5 leak reveals potential features and design
The benefits of on-demand businesses for brands
New dinosaur finding gives clues about why T-rex had small arms

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‘The Third Thumb’ you can control with your brain Jul 07, 2022

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Royal Society Summer Science Exhibit showcases benefits of ‘third-thumb’. Dani Clode’s ‘The Third Thumb’ attaches to your hand and is controlled by your toe using signals from the brain. However, they’re still looking into how the brain copes with an extra body part.

Meta has revealed its latest machine-learning AI can translate 204 different languages at a higher quality than previously achieved. CEO Mark Zuckerburg has called the AI translation a "superpower".

Campaigners are warning the Online Safety Bill going through parliament is on ‘the verge of being unworkable’. Poppy Wood from campaign group Reset told us why they are concerned about some elements of the bill, and exemptions for media outlets.

Also in this episode:

Apple announces new security tool to combat spyware attacks
Study suggests hunger really can make us ‘hangry’
Blizzard will bring back BlizzCon in 2023
The tortoise at Chester Zoo with three legs and wheels to help him move

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Amazon investigated over selling practices Jul 06, 2022

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Amazon is being investigated over concerns some of its selling practices might lead to customers getting a ‘worse deal’.

The Competitions and Markets Authority is looking into whether Amazon is distorting competition by giving an unfair advantage to its own retail business or sellers, compared with other third-party sellers on its UK Marketplace.

Amazon said it will “work closely with the CMA during their investigation” and that sales from its partners continue to grow faster than Amazon’s retail sales.

New data shows about half of people in the UK don’t know that medical cannabis is available in the UK for those with things like chronic pain and anxiety.

Dr Simon Erridge from Sapphire Medical Clinics told us there needs to be more awareness that products are available, because evidence shows medical cannabis can be quite effective.

Also in this episode:

NSPCC warns of a ‘tsunami of online child abuse’ as grooming crimes rise
Study claims exercise at the weekend as good as activity during the week
Year-round ozone hole discovered over entire tropics area
Youtuber creates 1400-singer version of Final Fantasy Track
More dogs in the neighbourhood often means less crime
Stranger Things 4 becomes second Netflix show to hit 1 billion hours viewed

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Drones deliver cancer drugs in 30 minutes Jul 05, 2022

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The NHS is trialling a new drone delivery service, to send chemotherapy drugs to the Isle of Wight. It’s working with drone firm Apian to send the drugs to the island, which will cut the travel time from 4 hours to just half an hour.

Google is warning Windows users to update their Chrome browser immediately. It’s because of a bug which has been given ‘zero-day’ status - which means it's possible, and highly likely, hackers know about the issue and are actively exploiting it.

Also in this episode:

Deadly spider venom treatment for heart attacks reaches next milestone
'Sand battery' could solve green energy's big problem
New website checker launched to combat online fraud
Amazon begins using electric cargo bikes in London
Halo Infinite Forge leaks show new weapon combo system + more
London Zoo’s lioness ‘kicks off’ UEFA Women's EURO tournament 2022

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