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Tributes to Professor Peter Higgs, the Nobel Prize-winning “truly gifted scientist” behind the concept of the Higgs boson subatomic particle - known as the ‘God particle’, who has died aged 94. Cass review: NHS to “pause” child gender treatment. Oxford University’s Dr Ophélie Lebrasseur on research revealing hunter-gatherers’ domestication of extinct fox. ‘Double matched’ blood to stop kidney transplant rejection.Also in this episode:Dyson’s augmented reality vacuum cleaningCould swapping red meat for anchovies save 750,000 humans?AI ‘social order collapse’ warning...and sentienceNasa’s moon car to boost lunar ice hunt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TikTok looks to be working on a photo-sharing app to rival Instagram as users receive alerts about a new platform called Notes. Solar eclipse heralds unusual way for couples to tie knot. Young cancer cases link to cell ageing. ‘Hottest March’ marks 10 months of scorchers. Also in this episode:Wider cars leave drivers struggling to squeeze outUK ‘vulnerable to misinformation & deepfakes’Touch ‘soothes pain and depression’Falling ISS chunk smashes into family home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much of North America’s set to be plunged into darkness as a total solar eclipse looms over continent for four-and-a-half minutes. Cern’s ‘Big Bang machine’ closer to birth of universe. Double amputee walks again with pioneering bone implants. Why did EV sales slump?Also in this episode:Vet firm CVS hit by UK cyberattackNHS one-hour hepatitis C test ‘bid to eliminate virus’Give sunbeds cancer warnings like cigarettes, says charityWill Tesla’s automated taxis finally launch this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny Lebedev talks to Jonathan Haidt. Together they look at the impact of tech and social media on the child and adolescent brain. Jonathan's new book, 'The Anxious Generation' is available now. To hear the whole interview, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard’s Vicky Jessop discusses all the expected highlights from London Games Festival 2024 - including the Bafta Games Awards. The first ever US Black astronaut candidate, Ed Dwight, will finally go to space at 90 years old.There’s a solar eclipse happening next week and forecasters say it will be partially visible from parts of the UK.Also in this episode:Study suggests prostate cancer cases are set to double worldwide between 2020 & 2040Quest to power homes with solar panels in space passes major milestoneSamsung: Tech giant sees profits jump by more than 900%Brace yourselves, Disney+ will crack down on password sharing from JuneFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Standard's Business and Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, tries out a new chip which can be embedded in your fingernail. Google 'considers charging' for premium search results powered by artificial intelligence.Moon to get its own time zone by NASA but it won't be straightforward to create.Also in this episode:Nationwide blood test trials hope to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis rateScientists identify gene variants ‘which increase risk of obesity by six times’Airport security liquid rule change delayed again as scanners aren’t readyLara Croft from Tomb Raider named ‘most iconic video game character of all time’ in Bafta pollFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in a quarter of a century has killed at least seven people and injured over 700. Study finds vaping causes substantial increase in risk of heart failure.Dr Thomas O'Shea-Wheller from the Environment and Sustainability Institute at the University of Exeter explains how his team developed VespAI - which uses artificial intelligence to detect invasive Asian hornets. Also in this episode:Tesla suffers sales slump in 'unmitigated disaster' for billionaireBillie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop to 'predatory' music AIGalaxies become more chaotic as they ageWomen with a lower heart rate could be more likely to commit crimesFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands with Type 1 diabetes in England are to receive an 'artificial pancreas' in a world-first initiative being rolled out by the NHS.TikTok launches a new feed dedicated to STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics -  to engage young people in the fields. Google set to delete billions of records from Incognito tracking.Also in this episode:Truth Social: Trump's DJT stock plummets a week after going publicStudy aims to break link between brain injury and depressionPolice to search deleted social media of woman accused of mushroom poisoning deathsProtein found in water bears is shown to slow down human ageingWhy scientists say seagulls deserve more creditFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is biohacking and are you already doing it without realising? Evgeny spends a day with the ‘world’s fittest man’, Ben Greenfield, to learn how exercise, diet and light contribute to wellness. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cambridge researchers find chatbot uses repetition and overuse of “however”. TikTok’s plans to crackdown on misinformation around elections. How human-driven climate change has slightly slowed the Earth's rotation. Elon Musk’s free X Premium offer. Also in this episode:New image shows magnetic fields at edge of Milky Way’s central black hole‘Game-changer’ test spots signs of motor neurone disease before symptomsCan outdoor swimming reduce symptoms of depression?Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breathFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.