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The Standard’s Noah Vickers reveals all the details behind the ‘solar membrane’ that will cover West Ham’s London Stadium.London’s former Olympic stadium is now home to West Ham United, and this new £4.3 million project aims to transform the arena into one of the world's greenest sports and concerts venues. The maker of Blade Runner 2049 is suing Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging they used imagery from the movie without permission.Production firm, Alcon Entertainment, claims it had specifically denied a request from Warner Bros to use material from the film at the launch event for Tesla's long-awaited robotaxi.Also in this episode: Archaeologists discover ‘significant’ permanent side-effect of smoking Scientific study finds that cats ‘are basically liquid’AI to help doctors spot broken bones on X-raysDeaf dog with cropped ears learning sign language to help her find new home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Grace Carroll, lecturer in the school of psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, whose area of research is animal behaviour and welfare, discusses the new trend of ‘bullycats’.Breeders in the US have created the experimental breed by mixing the hairless gene from Sphynx cats with the short-legged gene from Munchkin cats.There are already reports that UK breeders have started offering them for sale, despite concerns over serious health defects.Also in this episode: Has the ultimate hangover finally been found? Our Health Reporter Dan Keane explains   Storm Ashley latest: 100 flood alerts remain in place in UK - after thousands were left without power on SundayMeet the gaming granny who says playing Fortnite was ‘love at first sight’ Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this preview of Brave New World, host Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Jim Poole, chairman, president and chief executive of Solace Life Sciences.The neuroscience company owns NuCalm, a technology designed to reduce stress and improve sleep without recourse to drugs. You may have even spotted the Duchess of Sussex wearing one of their stress relief patches.In this episode, Evgeny and Jim explore the evolution of the human brain, anxiety and how to deregulate the amygdala, a small, almond-shaped part of the brain that plays a central role, which Jim says ‘feeds on fear’.Listen to the full conversation on the Brave New World podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could ceiling-mounted ‘electric wallpaper’ smart technology help keep homes warmer for longer while cutting energy bills? Tech & Science Daily podcast speaks with Dr Ahmad Taha, a specialist in autonomous systems and connectivity at the University of Glasgow about assessing the invention’s effectiveness. In collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, the team's evaluating the invention by NextGen Heating as it's tested in a dozen tenement flats run by West of Scotland Housing Association.Also in this episode:Sir Richard Branson unveils plans co-pilot Space Perspective hot air balloon tea into stratosphereNasa pauses Boeing space missions over stranded ISS astronauts sagaHow the biggest supermoon of 2024 illuminated LondonTube noise: drivers protest over Underground din‘Repurposing’ drugs hope to treat dementiaAncient DNA ‘link to love of carbs’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An artificial intelligence virtual companion and advisor for people living with dementia has been developed as part of a project by Innovations in Dementia, Lenovo and Exeter University digital health experts. EV charging: government urged to supercharge roll-out. World Menopause Day: menopause impact on women’s working lives ‘a critical issue’.Also in this episode:‘Air pollution link’ to cat & dog vet visitsMicroplastics ‘found in dolphin breath’Call of Duty Black Ops 6: every multiplayer mode & map revealed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An awe-inspiring image map of the universe has been snapped by Esa's Euclid space telescope as part of its mission to peer back to the dawn of time - interview with the Open University’s Dr Ben Dryer. British social media influencer dead in bridge climb named. For sale: Alan Turing portrait by ‘robot artist’ Ai-DaAlso in this episode:Cambridge University Museum of Zoology lets visitors ‘chat’ with extinct exhibits through AIHigh-tech new Piccadilly line train arrive in London...covered in graffitiDog-vision...army hounds fitted with CCTV, boots & combat vests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa’s Europa Clipper blasts off on a nearly five-year flight bound for Jupiter to investigate whether the gas giant’s moon Europa could support life. Campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood’s Clare Fernyhough on MP’s bill aimed at protecting children from harm of doom-scrolling, phone addiction, dangerous content and Big Tech data harvesting. Also in this episode:TfL cyber attack: why are services still down?Briton dies falling off bridge ‘creating social media content’Private space station with big beds and luxury fittings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceX mega-rocket booster lands ‘mid-air’ in test launchPlus! London’s £4.5 billion Thames super sewer opens A giant pair of robotic arms have been deployed to catch a SpaceX mega-rocket almost in mid-air - to rapturous scenes at the company’s HQ in Texas. The London Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall on London’s £4.5 billion ‘super sewer’ opening to stop waste outflows into Thames.Also in this episode:Treatment hope for children’s aggressive blood cancer Charity urges change to prostate cancer testing guidelinesComet ‘last seen by Neanderthals 80,000 years ago’ spotted over LondonInteractive map to stop pets being scared by fireworks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very special episode we’re in conversation with the producer, rapper, singer/songwriter and entrepreneur, will.i.am. We’re also joined by FYI.AI’s Fyilicia, an artificial intelligence voice assistant who has joined will.i.am on this year’s series of The Voice UK as a guest mentor.FYI.AI - which stands for ‘Focus Your Ideas'- is a messaging and productivity tool for creatives, founded by will.i.am and software developer, Sunil Reddy.In this episode:will.i.am’s relationship with AIThe story behind FyiliciaThe AI revolution, diversity, inclusivity and what he would say to the next US PresidentThe Voice UKFyi.RAIdio And, what does will.i.am love about our capital?Clips showcased in this podcast are courtesy of The Voice. The show airs every Saturday at 8:20pm on ITV1 and ITVX.FYI is available to download for iOS from the App store and on Android from Google Play Store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research suggests millions of us could be in danger of hacking, nuisance calls, or even being cut off, due to little-known rules around recycling phone numbers.Harry Kind from Which?, who carried out the survey, explains why this is happening and what you can do to protect yourself.  Florida is continuing to assess the damage following Hurricane Milton, as the death toll climbs to at least 14.The CEO behind a famous ‘anti-stress patch’ has been explaining why the brain knows how to heal. Jim Poole is from the sleep & stress tech firm, NuCalm, who created the ‘Biosignal Processing Disc’, which is a small circular sticker that promises to transmit signals to the brain that make users feel peaceful and relaxed.Also in this episode: Boki the brown bear health update: ‘Not out of the woods’ after pioneering brain surgeryPopular video game Football Manager delayed until next yearHertfordshire Zoo names new African penguin chicks after some very famous siblings…Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.