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Nightmare at nearly 250 miles above Earth as ISS astronauts on a spacewalk accidentally drop their toolbox. Iceland volcano: Thousands flee over eruption fears. ‘Russian hackers link’ to huge US state breach. How a beer brewers adapt to climate change.Also in this episode:Inspector Gadget-style phone's beamed onto palm of handCall of Duty (nearly) breaks internet with web surge'Actual intelligence'...supermarket dumps self-serviceRome’s Colosseum as seen in ancient heyday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US electrical worker Aaron James, 46, receives world’s first eye transplant and new facial features after losing an eye, arm and half his face while servicing deadly super-voltage power lines. Oldest black hole ‘born just 470 million years after Big Bang’. South Korea factory robot ‘crushes man to death’. ‘Mixed DNA’ of China’s lab-grown ‘chimeric monkey’. Also in this episode:Volcano eruption gives birth to new Pacific island Tiny activities ‘better than sitting for body’Death risk ‘from fewer friends and family visits’First pictures of adorable dino-era echidna feared extinct Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What we know about the next instalment in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, with Standard gaming writer Vicky Jessop. Blood test hope for Alzheimer’s. ‘Friend list’ ban to fight social media child abuse. ‘Two million species’ face extinction.Also in this episode:Oxygen found in deadly atmosphere of VenusAI robot lawyers ink first contractHow smartphones know you’re drunkBad grammar triggers body’s ‘fight or flight’ response  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Space Agency has released a series of photographs detailing the universe, snapped by the telescope on Esa’s Euclid probe. Why a good breeze is crucial for health - with airborne pathogens expert Professor Cath Noakes of Leeds University. ‘Catastrophic ecosystem collapse’ ranked top fear for UK forests. Prince William: Unite to fight poaching menace. Also in this episode:Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda live-action filmHow ‘vampire viruses’ work‘Million tons of plastic’ leaking into oceansCops’ chopper spots rare full-circle rainbow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 300,000 women in England will be offered anastrozole in a bid to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer. WeWork US bankruptcy with nearly $20 billion debts. Spinal pulse implants helps Parkinson’s patients walk again. Also in this episode:New womb cancer test ‘helps pain and anxiety’Under-10s hospitalised with vaping sicknessNo early costings for UK lockdown, says former Treasury economistDoes ‘shipwreck Holy Grail’ hold $20 billion treasure? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk announces artificial intelligence will being integrate into social network X using a conversational bot called Grok, with software inspired by Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Nasa's Bennu asteroid display at Smithsonian. Survey of coastal cities at sinking risk from rising sea levels. These steps ‘slow ageing by six years’.Also in this episode:Could Star Wars tractor beams solve space junk?Why flu’s easier to treat than cancerCovid-style lateral flow test fights brain tumoursBank’s chatbot answers: Can I speak to the (AI) manager?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rishi Sunak interviews Elon Musk on the dangers of humanoid robots, AI taking jobs, and the benefits of artificial intelligence. Also, FTX founder guilty of crypto customer fraud, chimpanzees gather info like Obi-Wan Kenobi, and AI helps release a new Beatles song.

Elon Musk is set for Downing Street talks with Rishi Sunak today following the AI safety summit. It’s after the Prime Minister said “we can’t be certain” about the risks of artificial intelligence, but there is a possibility they could be on a similar scale to pandemics and nuclear war.Scientists say relics of an alien planet might be under our feet and Nasa astronauts conduct the 4th-ever all-female spacewalk.Also in this episode:Scarlett Johansson takes legal action against AI app that used her likeness ‘without permission’Starfish bodies may more closely resemble a head, study suggestsUsers left confused by mystery TikTok Tako messageSurvey of editors finds big tech poses ‘existential threat’ to UK journalismHow an AI voice filter can let you snack in silence in online meetings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk & ChatGPT boss attend Rishi Sunak’s global artificial intelligence summit. It’s as the UK pledges £38 million for AI projects including labs in Africa.Scientists make the biggest simulation of our cosmos ever - with the mass of 300 billion galaxies.Chinese researchers say that some children born deaf in the country have finally been able to hear after breakthrough gene therapy.Also in this episode:What your cat is really trying to sayGiza Great Sphinx likely sculpted by wind long before ancient Egyptian artists gave it formA study suggests mobile phone use may affect semen qualityWhy even our bodies hate bad grammar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple unveils its fastest iMac and MacBook Pro models yet. The Standard’s David Phelan was given a special invite to check out the new products.Elon Musk is expected to attend Rishi Sunak’s artificial intelligence summit in the UK.Can humans get pregnant in space? Scientists are one step closer to finding out.Also in this episode:Storm Ciarán latest: Met Office issues ‘danger to life’ warning as Northern Ireland battered by floodingStudy suggests getting angry may help you achieve your goalsTour operator guilty over White Island volcano disaster that killed 22 peopleFacebook and Instagram launch ad-free subscription tier in EUWe finally have some information about GTA 6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.