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Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
Feeling ruff? Human stress linked to dogs' emotions
Study finds just the smell of stress in humans can change a dog’s behaviour. Researcher explains ‘amazing’ similarities between chimpanzee and human conversations. London police officer quits after calling 999 while high on magic mushrooms. Also in this episode:Dr Gal Badihi explains chimp & human conversational similarities‘Dark oxygen’ produced by metals on deep-ocean floor, study findsMobile carriers banned from hiking prices mid-contract based on inflationBlood proteins predict risk of developing more than 60 diseases – studyMale elephants use deep rumbles to signal when it is time to goFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
Joe Biden deepfake shared after US election withdrawal
A deepfake video of the president has been shared on ‘X’ after he announced his withdrawal from the election race. Cyber security expert warns another global IT outage is ‘likely’. US researchers hopeful of a ‘one and done’ flu-jab within five years. Also in this episode:Health reporter Daniel Keane discusses NHS delays as services recover from global IT outageLand for growing fruit and vegetables should be doubled, new Government toldHalf of Kew Gardens' trees at risk of death as climate warms20% of parents ‘think social media is better at teaching children about money’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2024 • 13min
Jim Kwik (Brave New World)
Dive into a captivating discussion with brain coach Jim Kwik, who shares how overcoming his childhood brain injury fueled his journey towards mastering memory techniques. Discover practical tips for boosting brain power and resilience, influenced by his tough upbringing. Kwik emphasizes the importance of lifestyle in enhancing cognitive abilities and personal growth, along with insights drawn from his bestselling book. This conversation is a treasure trove for anyone looking to unlock their mind's potential!

Jul 19, 2024 • 9min
#MicrosoftDown: what caused ‘world’s worst IT failure’?
The world’s IT infrastructure went into meltdown with many Microsoft cloud-based systems hobbled after a CrowdStrike cybersecurity Windows update. The Covid-19 inquiry’s bombshell report has found successive UK governments were totally unprepared for the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, which killed over 235,000 Britons.Also in this episode:Parent army fighting kids’ digital device addiction - with Smartphone Free Childhood’s Léa HenryNasa cancels mission to moon’s dark side...as China races ahead‘My life after year on Mars’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 8min
World’s most expensive dinosaur skeleton sold
The nearly complete fossilised remains of a stegosaurus fetched almost $45 million at auction in New York - a record sum for a dinosaur. King’s speech: power plans and progressing to renewables - with Regen energy analyst Dr Jess Hogan. Dyson unveils luxury headphones to rival AirPods Max.Also in this episode:Can anti-ageing drug really extend your life after mice lab tests?‘Deeply personal' info stolen in London council cyberattackTwo million Londoners hit by NHS dental crisisNasa plans ‘micro-drone’ robo-bee swarms for Mars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
DIY cervical cancer test kits could boost NHS screening
Evening Standard health reporter Daniel Keane says DIY tests to detect HPV are part of a new generation of at-home kits to provide clinicians with data and improve gaps in treatment. Covid lockdown fitness guru Joe Wicks gets honorary degree for public health work. Paris Olympics 2024: Mayor swims Seine ‘to prove river cleanliness’.Also in this episode:Do facially-expressive monkeys ‘make better leaders’?‘Giant walk-in uterus’ feature at learning festival This dinosaur has green bonesLondon basks in hottest day of year at 31C Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2024 • 8min
AI & the King’s speech
Artificial intelligence bill and the King’s speech, with Eleanor Shearer, senior research fellow at the Common Wealth think-tank. Amazon Prime Day: consume the hype. iPhone thieves ‘making £15,000 a month’. NHS approves ADHD digital test.Also in this episode:Concern over rise in NHS cancer care delaysMalaria jab ‘breakthrough’Moon cave ‘could become lunar base’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 8min
Trump Rally Shooting: Apple, Microsoft and Meta CEOs react
The CEOs of Microsoft, Google, Apple and Meta have all condemned the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.Astronomers say they’ve created the most detailed - and first - weather report for two distant worlds beyond our own solar system. We speak to the lead author of the report, Professor Beth Biller from the Institute of Astronomy at the University of Edinburgh.Also in this episode:Guide dogs avoid London floating bus stops 'because they fear they’re dangerous’Spacesuits inspired by Dune, designed to recycle urine and make drinking waterAncient woolly mammoth DNA reconstructed in 3D for the first timeNYC drones protecting swimmers from sharks are ‘being attacked by angry birds’Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree player beats DLC boss with... rocks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2024 • 8min
How England can win Euro 2024 final with top sports psychologist
One of the UK’s top sports psychologists tells Tech & Science Daily how England can win the Euro 2024 final.Dr Misia Gervis, from Brunel University London and Wycombe Wanderers football club, has previously worked with the Lionesses, Olympians and many other elite athletes.Apple Vision Pro finally arrives in the UK. The device is a wearable computer, designed as a set of goggles with internal displays that overlay apps and content onto the real world around the wearer so they blend together.We share a sneak peak of this week’s guest on Brave New World, podcaster and brain coach, Jim Kwik. He shares his top tips for a healthy brain, and discusses the benefits that come directly from the people around you. Listen to the full episode here.Also in this episode:Professor Stephen Hawking’s scientific and personal archive made publicStudy shows narcissism declines with age Why Seagulls might not actually want your chips after allFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 8min
Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Ring, folding phones & more
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.


