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Nightmare for many owners of electric vehicles in America’s Midwest with batteries reported bricked in sub-zero big freeze. Circling battlefields of Ukraine at 34,000ft in France’s Nato spy plane. Period pain & menopause 2024 women's health priorities. Court tells Apple to offer new App Store pay choices.Also in this episode:Video gamers ‘risk permanent hearing loss and tinnitus’London ‘unprepared for climate change effect’China’s cloned rhesus monkey ‘alive for two years’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists led by the University of Nevada Las Vegas have been investigating a vast dinosaur-era volcanic superstructure beneath the Pacific Ocean. Dr Dan McQuillan, an expert in the social impact of artificial intelligence from Goldsmiths University of London, on the devastating consequences of combining of human bureaucracy and ‘opaque’ AI. Birth of universe in sight through ‘oldest black hole’. Also in this episode:The real Innerspace...nanobot army treats men’s tumoursChild measles epidemic warning as parents shun vaccineDiscover what’s inside Bennu asteroid capsuleAlert for autonomous robot lawnmowers ‘killing hedgehogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The International Monetary Fund’s warning artificial intelligence is set to hit 40 per cent of jobs worldwide. Nasa unveils ‘quiet’ 925mph X-59 supersonic plane. Tech tycoons lead road to ‘first trillionaire’, as inequalities worsen - Oxfam report. Record-breaking Jamaican sprinting superstar Usain Bolt’s gone even quicker over 100 metres - in a Formula E car. Also in this episode:Broken Peregrine moon lander ‘on Earth crash course’Cycle commute ‘boost to mental health’Gamers play more Fortnite than combined GTA & CoD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how hologram communication is now possible with a new innovation being demonstrated at CES 2024. Plus, the robot writing service that can use artificial intelligence to write all those cards and personal notes you can’t be bothered to do. The discovery of a gargantuan ring structure ‘challenges our understanding of the universe’.A study suggests that a new dinosaur species may be the closest known relative of T. rex Also in this episode:AI says our fingerprints may not be uniqueeBay to pay $3m fine over employees who sent live spiders and cockroaches to couple's homeMet Office warns of disruptive snow in -10C freeze as Britain remains on flood alertHuge lost ancient city found in the AmazonGoogle Maps glitch tries to send multiple drivers down steps in EdinburghFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Justice Secretary says that Fujitsu may have to repay ‘fortune’ spent on the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal - as the inquiry resumes today.More from CES 2024: AI robotic masseuses, gym leggings that shock you into getting fit, instant ice cream in a can, and a robot barista that can make ‘the perfect cup of coffee’.Sony bets on Metaverse with a new mixed reality headset.Also in this episode:Amazon slashes jobs at Twitch, MGM and Prime VideoStudy finds watching others visibly dislike vegetables may make you dislike them tooHighly infectious form of bird flu confirmed for first time in Antarctic sealsScientists test world-first Nipah virus vaccineKew Gardens names mysterious plants and fungi new to scienceWhy sperm whales can take over an hour to decide on whether to turn Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tech reporter, Saqib Shah, reveals all the standout products so far from CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Highlights so far include; AI home robots, AI assistants and 3D monitors. Nasa delays Artemis Moon missions as it works to learn from test flights and waits for better technology to be developed. Scientists make a discovery which could alter our understanding of dark energy & the universe. We hear from Professor Mark Sullivan from the University of Southampton and one of the scientists involved in the Dark Energy Survey which uncovered the findings. Also in this episode:New DNA test ‘can detect 18 different types of early stage cancers’‘World's first pothole-preventing robot’ to be tested on roads in HertfordshireWeird & wonderful innovations from CES 2024 including singing toothbrushes & AI cat flapsFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got all the big announcements ahead of the annual CES technology convention as it officially kicks off in Las Vegas. Some of the big headlines already include AI cars, fridges and mirrors - as well as ‘the world’s first wireless transparent TV’. Loose bolts found on grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident - as a missing iPhone from the plane is discovered believed to have survived the 16,000 foot drop Also in this episode:Peregrine: Spacecraft attempting first American moon landing in 50 years has probably failedApple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset gets a release dateChatGPT company OpenAI ‘pleads to the British parliament’ to allow it to use copyrighted works for free - as firm says it’s impossible to train the technology without this dataBrain region behind romantic love ‘activation’ discoveredFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peregrine Mission One has blasted off from Cape Canaveral in Florida. If all goes to plan, the spacecraft will be the first US mission to land on the Moon since 1972 - and the first ever by a private company. Ministers will meet to discuss the Post Office/ Horizon software scandal after ITV drama thrust the topic back into the spotlight. Investigators say Alaska Airlines plane ‘had warnings’ days before mid-air blowout. Also in this episode:Heavy snow on the way as Met Office forecasts week-long cold snapRecord 33.6 million gamers logged into Steam in 24 hoursWhy smartphones in the workplace could reduce stressBT Group launches pilot to convert telecom street cabinets into EV chargersCould dinosaurs be the reason behind why humans age fast?Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Peregrine moon mission aiming to discover how water molecules may move around the Moon. How to turn your iPhone into a Blackberry. Extreme flooding to impact UK for ‘up to five days’. OpenAI set to open GTP store next week. Also in this episode:Dr Simeon Barber from the Open University explains their hopes for the Peregrine Moon missionUpdated images show true colours of Uranus and NeptuneTesla and Samsung team up to offer smart home collabChatGPT could soon replace your Google Assistant on Android phoneFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The King is back…in hologram form for London AI concert. The heart vest that can predict risk of sudden cardiac arrest in five minutes. The ants that recognise infected wounds and treat them. Does whisky hold the key to powering our future? Also in this episode:Dr Matthew Webber from UCL explains the benefits of the ECGI heart vestSatellite mapping reveals extensive industrial activity at seaScientists discover ancient predators called ‘terror beast’ worms Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.