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AI could be “disrupting” students’ views on their skills and the ability of employers to accurately assess them, according to the Institute of Student Employers. Their recent study shows that around half of employers polled are concerned that graduates might be using artificial intelligence to misrepresent their abilities. Steve Isherwood, Joint Chief Executive of the Institute of Student Employers, joins us to discuss the impact of AI on the recruitment process for graduates and school leavers. Meanwhile, after years of fierce debate paleontologists say they’ve tracked down where the T.Rex dinosaur originates from. Tech & Science Daily speaks to lead author of the international study, Cassius Morrison, a PhD student at UCL Earth Sciences. Also in this episode:The second GTA 6 trailer dropped racking up over 50 million views, but what has it revealed? Amazon reveals their new ‘sense of touch’ robot  Thousands of students will receive their GSCE results via an app this summerFancy copying Mark Zuckerberg and purchasing a nuclear bunker? A UK Cold War era bunker is going under the hammer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a new Quantum Optical Ground Station is hoping to prevent cyber attacks. Dr Ross Donaldson from Heriot-Watt University tells Tech & Science Daily how their new £2.5 million facility will help secure next-generation communications against cyber threats.TikTok has been fined 530 million euros by the Irish data protection watchdog for breaching EU privacy rules around transferring user data to China.And a ‘shark skin’ coating for planes, which could save the airline industry $34 billion in fuel costs.Also in this episode:British public says AI should not fully replace NHS doctorsScientists warn of the threat of a bubbling underwater volcanoThe sea lion who has better rhythm than humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Eisert, from Humboldt University in Germany, told us how pulse rates in super-realistic deepfakes are hard to detect and could escape traditional detector technology.A new AI tool to spot suspected skin cancer has been approved for NHS use.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said that the technology has the potential to reduce waiting times.Plus, a soviet rocket entry capsule, which was headed for Venus, is expected to come crashing back to Earth in the coming days.Also in this episode:One in three report the ability ‘to sing better than speak’ after a strokeThe UK could experience the warmest start to May ever recordedArchaeologists discover ancient penis shaped pendant near Hadrian’s Wall - and it’s believed to have been a good luck charm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major fire at a London electrical substation this week, along with a power blackout in Spain and Portugal, has raised fresh questions about the stability of the UK's power network?We spoke to John Loughhead, Professor of Clean Energy at the University of Birmingham and Fellow and Former President at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Click here to hear the full interview.A doctor contemplating eye removal surgery has her sight restored thanks to a first-of-its-kind genomics lab… just in time for her wedding… Plus, is your energy meter among 300,000 set to be switched off on June 30? Also in this episode:Which London airport has installed a bird hide to resemble an air traffic control tower?Has the recorder finally lost popularity in music class?‘Fart walking can help long term health’, say physicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has officials citing a 'strong oscillation' in the European grid as the cause. In London, a fire at an electrical substation raises concerns, while hidden film reels found at ZSL spark curiosity. The tech world sees exciting innovations, with Hugging Face unveiling a $100 3D printed arm and the UK launching a clinical trial for a fridge-free vaccine. Academic interest in artificial intelligence surges, particularly among women, and even gaming is making headlines with rescue dog avatars promoting adoption.

The GMB union says school staff have voiced concerns about the impact of AI, such as cheating, plagiarism, lazy thinking, loss of human touch and too much screen time.Why industrial waste is turning into rock, and transforming our coastline, faster than predicted… with Dr Amanda Owen, senior lecturer in sedimentology at the University of Glasgow (School of Geographical and Earth Sciences)Nasa release first image of their Curiosity Rover travelling across Mars.Also in this episode:Instagram's Edits app has 7 million downloads in first weekSome shark bites could be a form of self-defence, researchers sayNew digital live map helps you never miss a train again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giant icebergs that scientists believe drifted off the UK coast 18,000 years ago are now helping researchers at the British Antarctic Survey to understand the impact that climate change and global warming are having on the Antarctic. Dr James Kirkham joins us on the podcast to explain how.  Why ​Apple is reportedly planning to diversify its supply chain, moving its iPhone production away from China and making India its primary source.The rapidly crumbling exoplanet hurtling through space, with Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer Finn Burridge. Also in this episode: Google’s“call to arms” over a worrying gap in the UK’s adoption of artificial intelligence.Volkswagen America and Uber’s plans for a robotaxi service as soon as 2026And how marathon runners’ urine could soon be enriching our soil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China has released their lunar plans which could include a nuclear power plant. They hope it can provide energy for the International Lunar Research Station - a project in conjunction with Russia.Ofcom says tech firms will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content online. Failing to do so could mean big fines or even a ban from UK access.We hear from Molly Rose Foundation CEO, Andy Burrows, who says they are “dismayed” by today’s codes.Also in this episode:The RNID discuss their new report which warns the lives of deaf patients are ‘at risk’ amid NHS communication barriers.Nintendo apologises to fans as sales for the Switch 2 exceeds expectations.A rare gold quartz 'dragon' goes on display at the Natural History Museum.Chimpanzees chomping on, and sharing, ‘alcoholic fruit’ baffles scientistsColdplay appears to be having a positive impact on domestic sustainable energy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Move over Reels, Instagram has now launched its new video creation app called Edits, which aims to enable users to create and edit videos directly on their phones before sharing them. But, is this another move from Meta to rival TikTok’s capcut? Are we closer to understanding if animals grieve like humans do?We join MSc student Emily Johnson, at UCL Anthropology, who says their findings represent the first systematic study into whether primate mothers show similar behavioural responses to death as humans. Also in this episode:Bethesda finally officially released The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredSir David Attenborough to reveal mankind’s history in an immersive exhibitionFormula E will return to London’s Excel conference centreScientists say they’ve discovered a brand new colour…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a replay of a preview episode of our sister podcast, Brave New World. Evgeny Lebedev meets with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California.Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans. Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing.To hear the full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.