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The Chinese-owned social media app is set to be banned on phones used by UK government ministers and civil servants over security fears. Virgin Orbit pauses all operations and reportedly furloughs all its staff. SaxaVord Spaceport explains what this means for the future of UK space endeavours and reveals how they plan to boost satellite launches from here. Also in this episode:Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiled Evidence suggests Venus is ‘geologically active’ Scientists identify dinosaur with the longest neck ever seen in an animalStudy finds earth’s water did not come from melted meteorites as was previously thought Chancellor announces £1million Manchester Prize for AI250-million-year-old fossil of sea reptile found in an unlikely placeFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open AI’s latest chatbot: more creative, and less biassed. Nasa’s plans to destroy the ISS using a ‘space-tug’. The robots designed to boost wellbeing. The house that leaked honey.Also in this episode:Cambridge Uni Robotics expert explain their wellbeing robots studyZuckerberg to fire 10,000 more staff in second round of layoffsScientists say some strange ‘highly manoeuvrable’ UFOs seem to defy laws of physicsMassive seaweed blob that can be seen from space heading towards FloridaAncient metabolic reaction’ that may have kickstarted life on Earth unravelled by scientists Google announces AI features in Gmail, Docs, and more to rival MicrosoftFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK security minister awaits review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the “hugely important question”. Scientists discover a way to potentially prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’. Aukus: Australia, UK and US sign a landmark nuclear submarine deal, creating thousands of jobs. Also in this episode:Two huge icebergs are being trackedUS controversial Willow project is approved Microsoft lays off its entire ethical AI development teamMore than 500 genes linked to lung function discovered Great apes spin until they’re dizzy to get ‘high’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK branch of Silicon Valley Bank has managed to avoid being declared insolvent by the Bank of England. Nasa is tracking a newly discovered asteroid that could hit Earth in around 23 years. Plus, research by the Sapienza University of Rome suggests there could be some real science behind having a ‘gut feeling’... Also in this episode:More than 100,000 treated on NHS ‘virtual wards’ in past year Study finds stone fragments made by some monkeys found to resemble ancient human ancestor toolsAustralia’s ‘Black Summer’ wildfire widened ozone hole by 10% in 2020FDA approves world’s first fast-acting nasal spray to treat migraines in the USAmazon wants you to help train its robotsFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mick Fowler, one of the UK's most celebrated mountain climbers, talks to us about his astonishing career scaling some of the highest, most difficult peaks in the world. From his hillwalking adventures as a young boy with his father, to organising his first major expedition in Peru, and through his battle with cancer, Mick takes us on a thrilling journey. Learn about his triumphs, mistakes, and how equipment has evolved over his five decades in the sport. This episode has been produced in association with Berghaus Extrem. Find the full range of outdoor clothing at Berghaus.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nevermind earthly crop circles, scientists are scratching their heads over these near-perfect round sand dunes on the surface of Mars - see the images here. Space junk: call out for global clear-out action, we speak to University of Plymouth’s Dr Imogen Napper. How fast is London Tube’s new 5G network? Revealed: How dinosaurs grew into giants.Also in this episode:‘Cut social media by 15 minutes daily for better health’ - studyFear of driverless cars increasesE-scooter rider loses £30,000 crash claimHistory’s most premature twins set world record Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts warn more ancient viruses could emerge from the ice. Russian missile strikes cut off Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Is another ‘sober-up’ hangover cure in the works? Why a top FBI chief’s warned about TikTok. In this episode:Evening Standard’s Health Reporter Daniel Keane on new ‘sober up’ drugBreakthrough for female eggs made from male mice cellsC-section babies ‘get missing birth bacteria from breast milk’Ancient ocean beasts...are really seaweedEarth’s water ‘may be older than the sun’Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Semaglutide: how it works and side effects explained - (check out our full Leader episode on the drug here). International Women’s Day: why more support is available for women in tech. Rainfall ‘set to quadruple’ by 2080. How scientists are attacking cancer cells from the inside out. In this episode:CEO and co-founder of Curb cravings app on women in techLarva lamp...caterpillars easy prey under city lightsDrug hope for bone cancer childrenHow Bumblebees ‘learn to solve puzzles’ by watching more experienced peersMission Possible as Russia beats Tom Cruise to ISS filmFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UKSA’s £1.6million investment in space projects. Is the UK now investing in ‘spy balloons’? New test developed for deadly asian bat virus. Headteacher's warning over TikTok school protests. In this episode:UK Space Agency’s Andrew Kuh on moon and Mars missionsJapan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launchResearchers: Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protectionBritish scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie dollHow beavers practise a good work/life balanceFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ocean treaty agreed after ten years of negotiations. Could ChatGPT play a role in the UK government? Vase is ‘only piece of evidence’ of Roman gladiator fights in Britain. TikTok eating disorder content views climb. In this episode:WWF Chief Marine Advisor Simon Walmsley discusses High Seas TreatyViews of eating disorder content on TikTok climb - click here to access eating disorder supportRishi Sunak pushes for UK ‘science superpower’Report finds Snapchat’s removed next to no underage child accounts in the UKRumours Apple will launch an M3-powered iMac this yearFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.