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Samsung’s latest Unpacked event has taken place and with it a whole new series of AI-powered Galaxy products have been unveiled, including the launch of the all-new wearable Galaxy Ring. Ever fancied speeding up the clock? Ruth Ogden, Professor of the Psychology of Time at Liverpool John Moores University, discusses her study which has shown that looking forward to Christmas or Ramadan ‘can accelerate our sense of time’. Research suggests night owls have superior brain function than morning people. Dr Raha West, NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Surgery & Cancer at Imperial College London, and lead author of the study, explains the findings and why you shouldn’t try to change your natural sleep patterns as a result. Also in this episode:Nasa finds icy ‘super-Earth’ that could be home to alien lifeMicrosoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jeremy Lockwood, researcher with the University of Portsmouth and the Natural History Museum in London, discusses his study on the ‘most complete dinosaur’ found in a century.Analysis has revealed it’s a new species that roamed the earth around 125 million years ago, and it’s been named ‘Comptonatus chasei’ in tribute to the late fossil hunter Nick Chase, who made the discovery.Europe's newest rocket Ariane 6 blasts off in 'historic' maiden voyage.Study claims arsenic, lead and other toxic metals found in tampons.Also in this episode:Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protectionBritain’s oldest chalk figure has had a facelift Winner of the world’s first controversial Miss AI contest crownedFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lift-off? If all goes to plan, ESA's Ariane 6 rocket will launch later today from Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, during a four-hour window that opens at 6pm UK time. You can watch the livestream here. Professor Susan Bewley, emeritus professor in obstetrics and women's health at King's College London, discusses her study which suggests that children conceived using egg or sperm donors are ‘more likely to have identity difficulties and issues with trust’, if they are kept in the dark about their origins. Also in this episode:Nearby exoplanet stinks of rotten eggsStudy links autism in children with altered gut bacteriaThe new subscription service to combat scam calls'Mystic meerkats' at Drusillas Park predict the England v Netherlands Euro resultFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Cyber Security Centre has warned the NHS to update their 'vulnerable' IT systems. The Standard's health reporter, Daniel Keane, joins us for the latest.Nasa 'Mars bunker' volunteers speak publicly for the first-time, after spending 12 months on the simulated red planet.The new first-of-its-kind pill which could increase IVF success rates.Also in this episode:Microsoft employees in China could soon only be using iPhonesRumours suggest that Apple Intelligence and a better Siri could be coming to iPhones this springWhy ChatGPT is 'officially funnier than humans'Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this excerpt from the Brave New World podcast, Evgeny Lebedev talks with Mark Hyman about the rise of longevity medicine, and what lifestyle changes we can make to enhance our health span.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily asked Simon Lewis, professor of global change science at UCL, about the new government’s challenges for tackling the climate crisis, transition to renewable energy and the Tories’ eco report card after 14 years in power. Plus, a Nasa crew is due to leave Mars simulation after 378 days. Richard McCracken, associate professor and lasers expert at Heriot-Watt University, on work to create ‘astrocomb’ helping giant SALT telescope hunt exoplanets.Also in this episode:Japan says sayonara to floppy disksGiant fanged swamp beast ‘was pre-dinosaurs top predator’Song melodies ‘simpler since 1950s’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists at India’s Ethophilia Research Foundation report young adults are suffering from dating app-fuelled “social media confusion”, which they say makes it tougher to settle down with a life partner. Plus, a rare space age retro Sunball chair is up for auction - we speak with Nigel Dawson-Ellis, head of design sale at Roseberys. Also in this episode:Smartphone kids ‘link to poor emotion regulation’Disaster declared in Hurricane Beryl-battered JamaicaDiets helping beat middle age diabetesMoonbase...built with Lego bricks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest developments in consumer neurotech at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition in London, with Dr Max Wilson, associate professor at University of Nottingham. Also in this episode:Hurricane Beryl churns deadly path through CaribbeanWhy was Xbox Live down?WHO’s first quitting smoking guideHuman link to extinction of ‘megaherbivores’Bionic leg ‘powered by thought’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How widely are the benefits of artificial intelligence likely to be felt - or are Big Tech firms hoarding the advantages for themselves? Insight with Eleanor Shearer, senior research fellow specialising in AI and corporate governance at the Common Wealth think tank.Also in this episode:One person dead as 160mph Hurricane Beryl lands in Caribbean.‘Sea waves’ on Saturn’s moon TitanNasa pics reveal universe ‘Pillars of Creation’New Resident Evil game under development Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evolution of voting infrastructure and why low-tech balloting can be more secure - with Pippa Catterall, professor of history and policy at the University of Westminster, a specialist in electoral systems.First stage of a rocket being developed by China detached from its launchpad and crashed.Hurricane Beryl: Caribbean islands on high alert.Also in this episode:Monzo launches tools to tackle phone thieves raiding savingsWhy volcanoes hold the secret to renewable energyNew AI algorithm flags deepfakes with 98% accuracyBarbie taken into space to feature in Design Museum’s new exhibition  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.