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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.

Andrew Parfery, programme manager at the Venture Builder incubator at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the new device that could mean the end of ‘uncomfortable’ smear tests.Vittorio Tantucci, senior lecturer in linguistics at Lancaster University, explains the findings of his study which has shown that British people are increasingly copying each other’s speaking style, but there’s a clear divide amongst social classes. Also in this episode:Ready for Wimbledon? Here’s the new generative AI IBM is rolling out for the tournament Scientists make rhino horns made 'radioactive' to tackle poachingApple issues 'massive' warning about Google Chrome to all 1.46 billion iPhone usersFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why has SpaceX landed a lucrative Nasa contract to destroy the International Space Station, and what do we know about its replacement? Jake Foster, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, explains all. What if buildings could act like trees? Well yes according to one of the world’s top architects, with a concept called Urban Sequoia. Kent Jackson is a design partner at Skidmore Owings and Merrill. Kent tells us why sustainable construction is an important fix for the climate crisis, reveals his message to our future Prime Minister and explains what they should be actioning if they win the 2024 election.Also in this episode:Asteroid ‘the size of Mount Everest’ to skim past EarthSatellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds turn into rainXbox 360 classic Dead Rising is back with a "Deluxe Remaster," but fans don’t know how to feel about the protagonist’s new look…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is suffering more problems and it means that the astronauts it carried to the International Space Station are currently stuck there. The issues have left Boeing scrambling to examine the capsule remotely to try to work out the cause, and ensure a safe return.Tony Kendrick, professor of primary care at the University of Southampton, discusses his research which suggests that almost half of Brits on antidepressants could be able to quit - as long as they are well and at low risk of relapse. Scientists make faces for robots out of living skin. Also in this episode:Einstein atomic bomb letter to be auctionedWhy Madagascan lemur ‘honks’ are music to our earsEverything new in the Fortnite Reload updateFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has officially left the UK after agreeing a US plea deal. According to court documents, in return for pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, Assange will be sentenced to time served, 62 months - the time he has already spent in a British prison.The Standard’s Business & Technology Correspondent, Simon Hunt, explains why experts are warning about scam QR codes during Euro 2024 - and other high profile events over the summer. China’s lunar probe returns to Earth with samples from the far side of the Moon. Also in this episode:World's biggest music labels sue over AI copyrightStudy warns drinking from plastic bottles can raise type 2 diabetes riskLondon's roads ranked the most congested in Europe for the third year in a rowFamily sues NASA after Florida home is hit by debris from space stationFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Tim Denison, from the University of Oxford and lead engineer behind the world’s first epilepsy device to be fitted in a child's skull, explains how the technology works and the potential impact it could have as a treatment for the condition. Get ready because yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England this week. Renowned British explorer and crew aim to cross the Atlantic in a hydrogen balloon. Also in this episode:Nearly 19,000 NHS patients left waiting for three days in A&E Three-quarters of UK rivers found to be in poor ecological health by citizen scientistsThe secrets to living to 100 according to scienceFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership.To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PIxMob discusses their impressive technology which has been used in concerts for Taylor Swift, Coldplay and The Weeknd, as well as huge events such as the Super Bowl halftime show, Eurovision and the Olympics. Microsoft regains the title of world's most valuable public company from Nvidia. Cyber criminals behind London hospitals' disruption publish stolen blood test data. Also in this episode:TikTok launches media literacy hub to help users spot misinformationChimps help scientists find plants that have potential to become medicinesCould eating cheese help with mental health and resilience?Why a banana-clicking game is already this summer's biggest hitFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.