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Anti-government resistance activists in Belarus say the Beriev A-50, reportedly worth £274 million, was targeted in an airfield sabotage attack near the capital Minsk. Cybersecurity report: UK hit with more than six million attacks last year. It comes after a string of FTSE 350 companies fell victim to major cyberattacks since the start of this year. Plus, China unveils its moon lander spacecraft as the space race heats up.Also in this episode:The sun is pulsing mystery ‘heartbeats’, says America's New Jersey Institute of TechnologyCanada bans TikTok on government phonesCall the (virtual) cops...online police are patrolling gamesThe driverless car traffic light planCould these healthy habits help cut dementia risk?Cocktails & Nightmares: AI drinks recipes are pretty gross Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DNA from four American presidents plus remains of late Star Trek crew are being blasted 186 million miles into deep space as “humanity’s time capsule”.Twitter’s made another 200 people redundant - about 10 per cent of the workforce - before owner Elon Musk tweeted: ‘First day of the rest of your life’. Octopus brainwaves recorded.Also in this episode:New Call of Duty & how's your Warzone2 DMZ progress?Creepy ‘Black Mirror’ VR app replays memoriesCrypto-mining rig ‘found under Boston school’ Trick AI used to outfox human Go player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from the developers of AI-powered ‘electronic skin’ that boosts self-awareness in robots.Boeing is ending production of the Super Hornet fighter plane used in Top Gun: Maverick.The sleep habits that could add years to your life.Also in this episode:TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cyberattack fearsGoogle layoffs hit a team of robots‘Forbidden’ world could change our understanding of how planets formStudy finds skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune systemChatGPT helps a driver reduce a parking fineFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The discovery of six ‘monster’ galaxies date back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang and are far bigger and more mature than scientists expected.‘Robots to do 39% of household chores by 2033’. Why Sir Tony Blair and Lord William Hague want everyone in the UK to have digital ID cards.Also in this episode:Study finds some smartwatches and fitness trackers could trigger heart attacks in vulnerable patientsResearch finds a fungus that could one day replace some plasticsEarliest evidence of ‘uncommon’ type of brain surgery found in IsraelLiving close to parks or water sources ‘may reduce risk of mental health issues’Cars now with inbuilt TikTok, Angry Birds and selfie cameras Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How two supreme court battles in the US could ‘reshape the rules of the internet’.The reason behind the fruit & veg shortage and how long it’s expected to last. Plus, a mysterious large metal ball washes up on a beach in Japan.Also on this episode: Report suggests ‘a quarter of children’s apps on Google Play do not comply with children’s code’Researchers finally discover why zebras have stripes Microsoft limits Bing’s ChatGPT for users as longer sessions ‘confuse’ it‘Life on Mars impossible to detect with current scientific instruments’ One of the oldest toilets ever discovered in China Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major four-day week trial has shown most companies see massive staff mental health benefits and profit increase. Are we one step closer to the end of HIV? Researchers say third person ever has been cured after stem cell transplant. Plus, have archaeologists found Britain’s ‘oldest sex toy’?Also in this episode:WhatsApp’s latest iOS update finally lets you multitask on video callsFirst woman appointed UK's chief scientific adviserStroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulationSpain to extradite British suspect to US over Twitter hackThe billion pound science superyacht Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta introduces paid-for verification for Instagram and Facebook in a move to improve ‘security and authenticity’.A man in the US developed an ‘uncontrollable’ Irish accent - We find out about foreign accent syndrome. Plus, the UK government is urged to outlaw the remote driving of vehicles from overseas.  Also in this episode:Darktrace orders third-party review into finances Scientists discover ‘bond villain’ DNA that could transform cancer treatmentOne major reason younger people are put off running is revealed UK risks falling behind in renewables raceWoman accidentally smashes Jeff Koons $42,000 ‘balloon dog’ art pieceFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Nissan’s modified Leaf EVs can ‘see round corners’. Why we need more sleep during the winter. Replacement agreed as Youtube CEO steps down. Are LEDs the key to future cancer treatment? In this episode:Nissan experts discuss their driverless car project in LondonPeer reviewed study suggests COVID infection 'as good as vaccines' at preventing severe illnessContactless payments reach record high in the UKYouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine yearsKing Charles to host biodiversity palace event Rare wildcats to be released in Devon and Cornwall Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New study set to test CBD on psychosis patients. How women are using Facebook to vet men on dating sites. Glacier warning after scientists film under the ice. Why people are calling Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot 'unhinged'. In this episode:Never seen before footage of Titanic wreck releasedDid da Vinci discover gravity before Newton?Giant dinosaur footprint the ‘largest ever found in Yorkshire’Chinese sniffer-squirrels ‘better than drugs dogsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Chinese CCTV tech a bigger surveillance concern than spy balloons? The election hacking ‘black ops’ revealed in an undercover sting. 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand. Could a new temporary male contraceptive be on the way? In this episode:DNA breakthrough drug for toddler is ‘NHS record £2.8m’Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology Study finds most long Covid patients have organ damage a year laterHyundai and Kia forced to update software after viral TikTok challengeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.