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UK's first orbital rocket launch: UK Space Agency’s Ian Annett on the benefits of horizontal space launches, as Virgin Orbit flight is set to launch from Cornwall. Why single-use plates and cutlery could be banned. Could Labour ban smoking in the UK? Also in this episode:Vaccine that could prevent brain cancer developed by scientistsApple’s long-rumored mixed reality headset could finally debut this springElon Musk seeks to move trial out of San Francisco, claiming he can’t get fair trial‘Men more likely to have had identity stolen than women’Richard Branson on his strange late-night meeting with Elon MuskFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exclusive interview with Ukraine’s Vice PM: Mykhailo Fedorov explains how big tech firms like Grammarly and Uber have been supporting his country. Samantha Renke discusses L’Oreal’s accessible make-up tech at CES. Better Dairy CEO Jevan Nagarajah on how to make vegan cheese taste like real cheese? In this episode: Virgin Orbit’s UK mission due to launch on MondayWhatsapp offers proxy server optionPlayStation reveals custom controller for disabled gamersFears glaciers will vanish in race to beat 4C heat riseCould jet mask silence noisy phone chatters? Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sony & Honda team up for new EV and Samsung’s screens get even wilder. Evening Standard Tech Journalist Simon Hunt discusses CES 2023 so far. Amazon axing 18,000 jobs worldwide. How an Apple AirTag helped a passenger track down her lost luggage. Also in this episode:Evolution of first vegetarian dinosaurs revealed  Meta fined for forcing users to agree to personalised adverts MPs call for 'war effort' on insulationFight Club’s Edward Norton discovers he’s a direct descendant of PocahontasFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate Scientist Ella Gilbert on Europe’s snow-less ski resorts and record temperatures. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to fraud. Are we a step closer to the drone super highway? The mini robots looking for leaks in water pipes. Also in this episode: Tributes paid to last surviving Apollo 7 astronaut Walter CunninghamRobotic therapy helps dad walk again after crashWorld celebrates Braille Day 2023Matt Hancock ditches his own app to focus on TikTokFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tiny sensor that can ‘sniff out’ disease in our bodies at CES Unveiled. Tributes paid to YouTube star Ken Block who died after a snowmobile accident. Why social media ‘doesn’t work’ for older generations. Extinction Rebellion ‘quits’ public disruption. Also in this episode:Genetic patterns could help predict chances of developing pancreatic cancerCybercrime intelligence company Hudson Rock links Piers Morgan twitter hack with major leakMan with terminal cancer cleared of disease thanks to UK drug trialReturn of Le Fax? French post office tries web-to-letter serviceFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon buys Twitter, Google finally makes its own smartwatch, and Netflix sees the first drop in subscribers. Tech reporter Alan Martin discusses some of 2022’s highlights from the world of consumer tech. In this episode:How Elon Musk stole the headlinesWhy so many big tech firms have let staff goGoogle finally enters the smartwatch gameEU legislation forces changes to the iPhoneNetflix’s plans to crack down on password sharingFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How about driving a solar panel-powered electric car with 4x longer range than an EV? Stealing electricity from plants, or propping up a wind turbine in your garden?Well, we’ve taken a trip around the world to look at some of the next-generation technology aimed to help climate change, and our cost-of-living crisis.Take a listen to hear about what’s coming soon…This episode is a re-run of one of our Tech & Science Daily special episodes from September 2022.In this episode:The solar panels you can PRINT by the University of Newcastle in AustraliaNew World Wind’s “Wind Trees”: the turbines you can put anywhereEco Wave Power: How tidal energy could power the planetSono Sion: The Solar-powered EV that doesn’t cost the earthStealing electricity from plants, with the University of Cambridge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-run of our special episode to mark Earth Day 2022: We explore the hidden secrets beneath the world’s surface with astronaut Jeremy Hansen, from the Canadian Space Agency.As part of Jeremy’s cave training with the European Space Agency, he has ventured deep underground rocky caves in Sardinia.The skill and equipment required means not everyone can experience this mysterious place… until now.Jeremy relives his journey through the caves, explains their relevance for astronaut training and how this -along with space travel- can help protect our planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CGI water in almost every scene, new facial animation techniques, and using AI. The secrets behind the Avatar sequel revealed, after a decade of work, and an estimated production cost of $350million. Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett from Weta FX explain the challenges they faced and the tools they used in the making of Avatar: The Way of Water. In this episode:How CGI water was made so realisticMaking the audience forget they’re watching VFXChallenges behind the different states of waterHow directors saw live-action and CGI together in real timeJames Cameron ‘always looking for perfection’Using a neural network to determine the best facial animationHow does the VFX compare with Marvel’s superhero movies?Will the VFX be better for Avatar 3 & 4?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special festive episode of Tech & Science Daily, we’re looking at all things snow. Vikki Thompson, Senior Research Associate at the School of Geographical Sciences and Cabot Institute for the Environment, University of Bristol, explains the science behind white Christmases and whether they’re in danger from climate change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.