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Growing plants on the moon: a 72-hour growth window, tackling radiation, and how science ‘surprises us’. Apple brings tap to pay on iPhone to the UK. Elon Musk launches ChatGPT rival. Plastic discovered at almost every coral reef on earth. In this episode:Lauren Fell, Director of Lunaira One discusses growing plants on the MoonJames Webb Space Telescope celebrates a year of space operations with new imageAbove-the-elbow amputee ‘moves individual fingers in bionic limb in world first’Perseverance rover discovers diverse organic matter in a crater on MarsHidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings revealed by chemical imagingFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists close to declaring ‘Anthropocene’ epoch to mark human impact. Microsoft wins fight to buy Activision Blizzard in the US. AI existential threat ‘years and years and years’ away. White House sets out plan to tackle rise in ‘zombie drug’ deaths. In this episode: Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade discusses AI, regulation and a more ‘human-centric’ worldParts of the Moon’s surface ‘200 million years older than previously thought’New portable dementia test could ‘catch cases sooner’North Korea fires ‘longest-ever’ missile flight after threatening USUnborn babies use ‘greedy’ father gene to get more food from mothersFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian study shows potential links between occupations and excess ovarian cancer risks. Is Tumblr about to make a comeback? Volcano erupts 20 miles from Iceland's largest airport. Is Twitter limiting users’ access to Threads links? In this episode:Peers demand curbs on harmful algorithms introduced to Online Safety BillFCA: People using unregistered crypto ATMs risk losing their moneySame-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in macaque monkeysNew research suggests people can ‘hear’ silenceFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Mosseri reveals priorities for Threads platform as it hits 100 million+ users. Feeding cows daffodil extract = less methane. Security firm’s AI fake news warning. Apple’s special in-store plans for Vision Pro. In this episode:Can feeding cows daffodils drastically cut methane emissions? Security firm Mithril Security reveals how open-source AI models can be modified to spread fake newsMartin Lewis warns against 'frightening' AI-generated scam videoOver-the-counter painkillers could go green with paper-industry wasteGoogle’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitalsCrunch talks on deep-sea mining begin in JamaicaApple’s appointment-only plans for roll out of Vision Pro headsetFollow us on Twitter or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The truth about UFOs is out there, according to a congressman Tim Burchett, who claims he’s seen classified footage of physics-defying alien craft. Turning plants into a digital orchestra to boost mental health, with RCA graduate Feiyang Xia (and these organic musicians can even play Star Wars). James Webb Space Telescope spies ‘furthest black hole’. Twitter’s legal threat over Meta’s Threads ‘trade secrets’. Also in this episode:Online Safety Bill fears for Wikipedia’s futureCabinet Office told to release Johnson’s Covid WhatsApp messagesNew PlayStation leaked...by MicrosoftHow to help your child with maths using board games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Meta’s latest land-grab for a piece of another tech company’s market share as Threads goes live - with 10 millions sign-ups for the platform just seven hours after launch, according to Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg. Evening Standard technology journalist Mary-Ann Russon explains the Threads user experience. Online Safety Bill: The end of WhatsApp for Brits? Listen how a VR audio project being showcased by Royal Society helps train “digital ears” for hearing-impaired teens, with Dr Lorenzo Picinali, head of Imperial College London’s Audio Experience Design research group.Also in this episode:AI 'encouraged teen’s Queen murder crossbow plot'Europe’s Ariane-5 rocket completes final launchNot enough sleep lessens brain benefits of exercise Giant stone artefacts found in Ice Age site. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A passenger on an earlier dive in OceanGate’s doomed Titan tells of the terror at the submersible piloted by late CEO Stockton Rush becoming stuck near Titanic after power failed two hours into the descent. Record hottest day as global temp hits 17C. Stop badgering social media firms, judge tells Biden White House. Call of Duty’s psyops to beat cheating players. Also in this episode:Not another spag bol...elephants also like different dinnersBlondie star’s kids drumming plan to beat autismLuke, I am your minter...new Star Wars coins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook owner Meta has announced the imminent launch of a short-form text app called Threads, which will be integrated into Instagram. Flying car gets FAA approval. Google: ‘We’ve built a quantum computer’. Could a ‘naked’ tennis racket help boost recycling? Smart watches link to help early Parkinson’s disease detection.Also in this episode:“Ethical” AI to be used for university teachingGoogle Maps could show live petrol prices after watchdog fuel rulingDrama of lightning across Earth snapped by weather satellite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The whole source code for the original title in the hit Far Cry series has been leaked online, with developer CD Projekt Red yet to respond. NHS 75th anniversary: ‘Know our value’, striking docs tell government. Wimbledon 2023: Anyone for VR tennis training? Ulez expansion: Illegal levels of toxic air found in outer London.Also in this episode:‘Supermoon’ is coming - why’s it so bright?Amazon dolphins’ risk from fishing and dams‘Water cremations’ to cut eco impact of death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ESA satellite that will map the universe. How Euclid will ‘stress-test’ Einstein’s theory of relativity. Study: higher lean muscle mass might protect against Alzheimer’s. The AI tech that makes your game concept a reality. In this episode:University of Surrey’s Bob Nichol explains ESA's Euclid satellite space missionVirgin Galactic’s first spaceflight goes successfullyStudy: Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer’s diseaseHow Meta’s laying the groundwork to compete with app storesParts of NHS lack ‘basic, functioning IT equipment’, MPs warnEnvironmental teams on stand-by to pump rivers with oxygen to save fishMilky Way pictured in ‘ghostly particles’ using Antarctic ice detectorsFRVR show off their AI-powered game developer toolFollow us on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.