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Scientists have discovered the possible location of a ninth planet in our Solar System.Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth due to hit our atmosphere on Wednesday morning.Freak winds in the Atlantic jet stream push commercial planes to supersonic speeds.Also in this episode:Study finds herpes infection may double dementia risk in older adultsScientists puzzled by birds scoring as high as primates in cognitive testsResearch shows women benefit more from regular exercise than men Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase announced for tomorrowNotorious cybercrime gang Lockbit disrupted by NCA, FBI and international coalitionResearch finds Brits have over 500 words for being drunk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools.New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities.Reports that EU ‘poised to fine Apple about 500 million euros’.Also in this episode:Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countrysideTiny lab-made proteins ‘hold great promise’ to treat Alzheimer’sMushroom sprouting from live frog in India leaves scientists stunnedSacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-offNintendo shares slide on reports of delayed Switch successor releaseFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this preview episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression.To hear the whole interview, including additional interviews with pioneers Robin Carhart-Harris and Amanda Feilding, search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The company behind ChatGPT reveals convincing AI-generated footage. Why Apple fans are already returning their Vision Pros. Could ultrasound waves help boost fertility? How VR is being used to teach kids about ocean health. In this episode:Freddie Watson from the Blue Marine Foundation explains VR climate lessons for school childrenDr Mark R. Miller from the University of Edinburgh explains the use-cases for graphene after a study found it is not dangerous to human healthResearchers hail success of new treatment for hard-to-treat cancerSoil microbes may hold the secret to a better-tasting cup of teaRemains of ancient reptile found in Italian alps are mostly fakeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moon lander launches successfully on Space X Falcon 9 - but what will it do when it lands? Why scientists have grown beef inside rice. Sadiq Khan: deepfake audio clips nearly caused ‘serious disorder’. Sony: No PS5 price cuts or major game sequels any time soon. Also in this episode:OpenAI says GPT-5 is a ‘little bit smarter’Robot surgeon in space performs first simulated procedureWhy grey squirrels outcompete red rivalsWhy women interpret emojis differently to menFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech and Science Daily discusses TikTok stars being paid to warn migrants about crossing the Channel. Martin Deil explains solar-window technology, Brett Thorn talks about the 1,700-year-old intact Roman egg, and Intuitive Machines faces delays in their private Moon mission due to fuel issues.

Scientists discover 11 key proteins for predicting the degenerative condition. New NASA spacesuit passes microgravity test. Amazon Prime’s new paywall to access Dolby Vision and Atmos. The secrets of gold discovered in ‘ground-breaking’ experiments. Also in this episode:Professor Jianfeng Feng from Warwick University explains Dementia blood testWorld’s migratory species under threat - UN reportPlant-based diet ‘linked to better sexual health in men with prostate cancer’Researchers urged to take advantage of Horizon schemeScientists discover ancient egg dating back 1,700 years still has liquid insideFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minions, AI-generated images, and tools for the partially sighted revealed during the ads. Chinese scientists unveil AI child ‘TongTong’. Will water company bosses get their bonuses stopped over sewage spills? How TikTok is going all QVC. Also in this episode:Second US company prepares to make Moon history after Peregrine’s failed missionGoogle Bard becomes Gemini in AI-brand changeVast personal library of Charles Darwin uncovered for the first timeFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tech & Science Daily podcast is joined from Chile by Darwin200 director Stewart McPherson to discuss whale conservation, drone tracking and health of the oceans. Lightning when volcanoes erupt ‘sparked life on Earth’. Disney unveils a virtual moving floor under development.Also in this episode:Record ‘worst year’ for cancer diagnosisSupernova link to star dust creationFour-legged robot as guide dog for blind people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A UCL study finds drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Volcano on Iceland’s southwestern peninsula erupts for the second time this year. Disney/Fortnite plan ‘games universe’. Longest-living heart transplant patient breaks record.Also in this episode:How to (safely) watch total solar eclipseJanuary was ‘hottest ever’What would AI do in nuclear apocalypse?Government ‘should hire fraud experts after Covid cons’Penguins peer as Royal Navy picks up Antarctic waste Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.