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At 400ft tall, the largest rocket ever built is given a launchpad test assembly ahead of its historic upcoming round-the-Earth orbit. Huawei suffers record revenue plunge amid US sanctions and chip shortages. Cold floor...Russia starts operation to lay undersea fibre optic cable through Arctic seabed. Water pipes could carry broadband cables to avoid digging up roads. Scottish downpours sought for training autonomous cars to drive in bad weather. The sound of music helped supports many people’s mental health during lockdowns. Is your headphone use making you feel lonelier and more isolated from other humans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate scientists report the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, which helps moderates Earth’s temperature, is at its weakest in 1,600 years and is reaching a tipping point that could devastate the long-term health of our planet - we speak to Dr Niklas Boers, of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Meet former paratrooper Jon Noble, an Iraq war veteran left paralysed who’s been given a new lease of life thanks to a robotic arm. Hacking: Senators seek sanctions against countries harbouring cybercriminals. Space: Astronomers spy an ‘ocean world’ outside of our Solar System and rocky planet with half the mass of Venus just 35 light years away. Could too much self-control could hinder athletes’ performance? How a Norfolk parish inspired the naming of Colneyvirus, a bacteria-eating virus that could help overcome people’s resistance to antibiotics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers at Cambridge’s Institute of Metabolic Science say the automated portable device, worn externally, can help people living with both type 2 diabetes and kidney failure by more effective reduction of blood sugar levels. You’re spending a third of your waking life glued to TV and streaming. How an anti-snoring machine is reducing the need to give Covid patients invasive mechanical ventilation. Child safety alert over cheap, unbranded toys bought online. The Ether cryptocurrency neared two-month high ahead of major blockchain protocol change. Major study finds ageing societies ‘afford more advantages to men than women’. From D-Day spying to keeping tabs on China...UK opens first space command HQ in Buckinghamshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The creators of World of Warcraft say J Allen Brack left to “pursue new opportunities”, which comes amid a lawsuit against the tech firm alleging sexism and harassment in the workplace. Bitcoin and beyond: SEC chief Gary Gensler calls on Congress to help rein in crypto ‘Wild West’. How microwaves can be used to blast away Covid in ambulances much faster than disinfectant. MoD pays ‘ethical hackers’ undisclosed sums to find flaws in bid to avoid cyberattacks. Could cheap Covid drug help women combat heavy periods? Just a small increase air pollution is being linked to heightened dementia risk. Oxford vaccine co-creator Dame Sarah Gilbert among superstar STEM women immortalised with a new Barbie doll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google has teased a glimpse of its upcoming Pixel 6 smartphone featuring AI updates and a chunky camera bar reminiscent of a Noughties-era Nokia to house sensors and lenses. The entire city of Wuhan in China is to be tested for coronavirus, and two large international news agencies have been hired by Twitter to combat misinformation. Shares in two of China’s biggest online gaming firms have slipped after a state media outlet called them “electronic drugs” and “spiritual opium”, a campaign to help parents better understand online safety issues has been launched with the backing of video gaming giant Electronic Arts, the UK's NHS Covid-19 app is being updated so fewer contacts will be instructed to isolate, and, Olympic champion Tom Daley has joined a call for donations to fund a “groundbreaking” trial of a cannabis-based drug to treat an aggressive form of cancer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The video conferencing giant Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million and improve security to settle a lawsuit claiming it violated user privacy by sharing personal data with Facebook, Google and LinkedIn. Artificial intelligence set to assist screening for breast cancer. Afterpay: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey in Australia’s biggest buyout. Watchdog rejects Blue Origin protest over Nasa lunar contract. Musk says “Epic is right” as SpaceX tycoon takes sides in battle with Apple. Plastic creates ‘evolutionary trap’ for young sea turtles trying to survive their early years, and, listen to four huge coal-fired power station cooling towers being demolished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain is a step closer to opening its first ‘spaceport’, and while there won’t be humans aboard a converted Virgin 747 just yet, it will take off with a satellite-carrying rocket strapped to it for release into low-earth orbit. International Space Station made wonky by botched Russian module docking. Pandemic shopping: You really have been paying more online. Israel tells France it’s looking into claims NSO spyware was used against President Macron. Research finds dramatic difference in body fat between rich and poor children. Doctors are reporting 99% of pregnant women admitted to hospital with Covid-19 are unvaccinated. Internet users not yet ready to give up Rickrolling as craze hits a billion views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Astronomers from Stanford University say they have detected light behind a black hole deep in space for the first time after telescopes picked up “luminous echoes” 800 million light years away. Tsunami warning after earthquake hits Alaskan peninsula. Top meteorologists are warning the United Kingdom could swelter with summers over 40C on a ‘regular basis’ despite efforts to fight global warming. Sony reveals it has sold more than 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles. White House calls on America’s critical companies to boost cyber defences. Former eBay security boss over jailed for cyber-stalking company critics. Could the 890 million-year-old sponge fossil be the earliest animal life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden’s warning a future cyberattack on the United States could spark what he describes as a “real shooting war” with a “major power” after a series of attacks on major US targets affecting national infrastructure. Child sex abuse imagery fuelled by predators coercing children, warn Internet Watch Foundation. MPs to probe Government approach to tackling internet harm in Online Safety Bill. Experts fear Covid-19 restriction relaxation improves vaccine resistance. Could trendy Japanese natto beans help boost body’s fight against Covid infection? Amphibious Swedish airlift helps doomed frogs flourish in England again. This app tells you if your pet is not feline like the cat’s whiskers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research suggests older people relying on purely online contact during the pandemic actually made them feel lonelier as a result. Bitcoin leaps 12% to test recent peaks as ether hits three-week high. Hunt’s on for meteor after five-second light show leaves Norwegians awestruck. There’s more plastic in your seafood than you realise. Broadband issues hit 15 million customers last year amid pandemic WFH reliance. Smart speaker tool alerts users to home appliance product recalls. Back to the Noughties as Nokia announces revamped 6310 keypad phone for £50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.