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The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer mission has successfully launched after rocket and probe blasted off from French Guiana - following the first attempt being scotched by bad weather. The Open University's Dr Ben Dryer, who’s worked on the Juice project, explains the critical one-second launch window and mission challenges. AI sharpens first photo of supermassive black hole. First driverless(ish) car for Britain - at £18 a month. AI helps ID British therizinosaur by dental records, with the Natural History Museum’s Simon Wills.Also in this episode:Ghana first to approve Oxford University malaria vaccineHearing aids ‘help protect from dementia-linked hearing loss’Danger work...scientists poke sleeping bears for blood clot study Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed Covid’s new Arcturus sub-variant has arrived in Britain. While presently there are under 100 known UK cases, it’s thought to be the most infectious strain yet. Interview with Ashley Johnson, CEO of Applied Atomics, the London start-up making space rocket fuel from water. Astronauts to live in Nasa’s fake Mars for a year. Once-in-lifetime bloom of Ethiopia’s edible tree at Kew Gardens, with research leader Dr James Borrell. Also in this episode:Universe’s cosmic growth map backs Einstein’s gravity theoryParkinson’s diagnosis technique breakthroughClicking hell...mouse use link to stress levels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elizabeth Holmes was once compared to Steve Jobs, but the failed blood-testing start-up founder will begin her prison sentence at the end of April. An ESA spacecraft is due to launch from Earth this week on the hunt for alien life. Buying Twitter was “no party”, says Elon Musk. Plus, meet New York City’s crime-fighting robots.Also, in this episode:95m-year-old dinosaur find: The other kind of Aussie long-neck...UV light reveals 1,500 year old hidden bible chapterCompeting against ping-pong robots ‘makes brain work harder’Fork’s sake...Why ChatGPT has more cutlery ideas than humans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to turn back the “cosmic clock” by capturing larger portions of the universe than ever before. China's ChatGPT Ai bot rival. Government’s vaping starter kit for smokers. Plus, why Herculaneum, Pompeii’s neighbour, was poorly preserved after Vesuvius blast.Also in this episode:Super Mario Bros smashes cinema records & beats SonicFive new species of frogs from Papua New Guinea revealed by Australian scientistsNHS junior doctors’ strikes “risks patient safety”Call for ‘cigarette-style’ under-16s smartphones banUrban elites consume too much water Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Evening Standard analysis finds gender pay gap at UK arms of tech giants including Facebook, Google, Apple and Monzo has gotten worse.  Dementia linked to air pollution exposure and SpaceX plans to finally launch Starship next week.Also in this episode:‘Life changing’ cancer drug approved for NHS use‘Coherent’ radio signal detected from alien planet, prompting hope in search for lifeCash App founder dies after San Francisco stabbingMore details of the national test of mobile alert systemResearch finds tigers fit into two main personality types - which one would you be? Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trial finds psychedelic drug improves depression symptoms for six months. Ethical hacker explains the dangers of AI data mining. ‘Popping’ plants researchers to expand experiments. World’s ‘most advanced’ humanoid robot admits it’ll never find love. In this episode:White Hat hacker Len Noe discusses AI and data risksProfessor Lilach Hadany from Tel Aviv University explains future plants sound experimentsVirgin Media forced to apologise over broadband outages Say goodbye to the Golf as VW sets its sights on EVsThe mathematical equation behind men’s orgasmsUK team to launch ‘live greenhouse gases’ dashboardEngineered Arts test ChatGPT tech on Ameca humanoid robotFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s estimated 1 million under-13s were inappropriately granted access to TikTok. The first woman and person of colour assigned to a lunar mission. The ‘highway code’ for space and avoiding debris. Google’s new tool for flight tickets. In this episode:Inmarsat CTO Peter Hadinger on debris and the ‘highway code’ for spaceVaccine call to save red squirrels from killer poxAntibiotics and resistance ‘two-way street’ between animals and humansWet wipes ban planned in England to tackle water pollutionDogecoin boost after Twitter's logo changeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis’s crypto copycat. Will Wikipedia start using AI? The country that has now banned ChatGPT. UK team develops testosterone patch for menopausal women. In this episode:Oxford Uni’s Origin project to boost mental healthUnlimited fines for sewage dumping water companiesOfcom cracks down on ‘One Touch Switch’ broadband delayDeepest fish ever recorded revealed by scientistsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear the ‘popping’ sounds from plants recorded by experts in Israel. What experts are now saying about the T-Rex. God of War cleans up at the Bafta Games Awards. Virgin Orbit lays off 85% of staff and ceases operations. In this episode:Migraine and cluster headaches linked to the body's internal clockScientists baffled by ‘flattest’ explosion ever seen in space Bigger selection of non-alcoholic drinks ‘changes choices of online shoppers’ The man who got a new 3D-printed finger Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls for six-month AI development pause to avoid ‘risks to society and humanity’. School exam board’s warning over AI and coursework. EU approves 2035 zero-emission car law. World's first man-made meteor shower planned for 2025. Titanosaur unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum. In this episode:World’s first artificial meteor shower getting ready for launchProfessor Jim Saker discusses the EU’s new zero-emission car lawChildren living with pet cats or dogs ‘less likely to develop food allergies’ Why nature favours all creatures great and small over medium-sizedHow honey bees could help track microorganisms in citiesFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.