

Tech and Science Daily | The Standard
The Evening Standard
Daily bulletins reporting the latest news from the world of science and technology, from the Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 1, 2023 • 6min
Can Rishi Sunak’s global summit solve AI problems?
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.

Oct 31, 2023 • 7min
Apple’s fastest iMac & MacBook Pro models yet
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.

Oct 30, 2023 • 7min
Uranus infrared aurora ‘highlights need for space mission’
Infrared aurora on Uranus necessitates a space mission for further data. Apple's 'Scary Fast' event, Storm Ciaran, and hair follicle sensitivity are discussed. A study on human skin and hair follicles reveals touch sensitivity and its correlation with inflammatory skin diseases. Misinformation on social media and Call of Duty's popularity are also mentioned.

Oct 27, 2023 • 7min
Inside Elon Musk's ‘damaging’ first year at X
Sackings, a rebrand and paid-for verification: Elon Musk’s first year at X reviewed. Can Twitter's successor survive in the long term? Consumer group Which? uses ChatGPT to create spam PayPal emails. How Meta’s spicing things up on Threads. Intel’s banging new hold music… In this episode:Social media expert Matt Navarra discusses Elon’s first year owning TwitterOur tech correspondent Simon Hunt examines the future of XCharities celebrate as Online Safety Bill finally becomes lawFord hits the brakes on $12 billion in EV spendingRocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launchIntel reveals new hip-hop hold musicFollow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2023 • 7min
Sunak on AI: nuclear fusion, terror threat & UK supercomputer
Rishi Sunak discusses AI benefits and dangers. New supercomputer and Mars discoveries. Updates on space explosion, online safety, and Microsoft's mistake. Satya's decision to leave mobile market, NASA's challenge, and eye-tracking feature on honor Magic 6 phone.

Oct 25, 2023 • 6min
Could Tim Peake return to ISS to lead Brit space squad?
The commercially funded mission to carry out microgravity experiments. Could Tim Peake head up the all-UK team? Autonomous vehicles being pulled from San Francisco. The daily exercise required to offset the effects of sitting. Revealed: how music really does soothe your pain. In this episode:UK Space Agency’s Professor Anu Ohja explains deal with Axiom SpaceCalifornia suspends GM Cruise's driverless cars over safety risk22 minutes of exercise per day ‘can offset negative impact of sitting down’ChatGPT and other chatbots 'could be used to help launch cyberattacks', study warnsDetails reveal The Humane AI Pin device runs ChatGPTSeaweed-eating robot listed among TIME’s best inventionsMusical healing...listening to emotional tunes ‘may soothe pain’Follow us on X or on Threads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2023 • 7min
Supercomputer investigates birth of universe
Astronomers at Durham University undertake biggest ever computer simulations mapping all-of-time since the Big Bang to investigate the universe’s evolution. Moon’s 40 million years older than thought, Toyota’s ‘745-mile, 10-minute charge EV battery’. Snakes in a jar! Lab’s mega pickled reptile collection.Also in this episode:Pacemaker ‘size of pen lid’ can last for 20 yearsRugby brain damage risk ‘grows with player’s career’Fourteen-year-old pupil’s cancer-fighting soap winCan Meghan’s hot yoga fight depression? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2023 • 7min
Could an ultra-rare star collision wipe out life on Earth?
A study suggests that an ultra-rare star collision in the Milky Way galaxy could have the capability to wipe out life on Earth.Scientists believe pairs of black holes could be hiding as one.Warnings of more floods and ice after Storm Babet leaves hundreds of homes submerged.Also in this episode:Can this tech stop winter travel chaos? National Highways announce £15.4m in new weather stationsIs Apple planning a surprise October iMac announcement?World’s largest-ever asteroid impact crater may be in AustraliaStudy suggests better use of existing drugs increases cervical cancer survivalMark Zuckerberg uses Meta’s new AI Ray-Bans to help him with dad duties Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 2023 • 7min
Author’s convent stay to beat Big Tech manipulation
Investigation into tech giants manipulating users, convent stay to escape endless pings. Ancient alien radio bursts and regrowing Maui's scorched trees after wildfires. Nighy & Fiennes in National Theatre Live plays streaming to UK cinemas. US Marines 'MacGyver' rocket launcher on robodog.

Oct 19, 2023 • 7min
Star Wars-style AI space lasers to blast junk
Network of powerful space lasers powered by artificial intelligence to track space junk is being researched in a Nasa-funded project by West Virginia University. ‘Risk to life’ red warning for UK's Storm Babet. Met Police’s face scanning scheme to nab shoplifters.Also in this episode:Prostate cancer new drug combination hopeWhy up to 167,000 people caught Covid in hospitalWhat happens to non-recyclable disposable vapes?4,000-year-old Bronze Age map’s buried 'treasure clue' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


