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What caused Netflix's Love is Blind live reunion failure? Hear the UK’s national alert ringtone before Sunday. Why Elon Musk’s playing down Monday’s SpaceX launch. Why greener jet fuel will reduce passenger demand. In this episode:We speak to Imperial College London about how air pollution is damaging at all stages of lifeFuture MND cure ‘possible’ amid ambitious strategy by Doddie Weir’s charityAngry Birds maker Rovio agrees £625m takeover by SegaWhy Spotify is shutting down HeardleFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this promotional episode brought to you in partnership with E.ON Next: What is eco-anxiety? Should we feel powerless about climate change? Can small, green changes make a big difference? Climate Researcher and Comedian Dr Matt Winning, and Clinical Psychologist Dr Patrick Kennedy Williams discuss the concept of eco-anxiety, how it affects young people, and the best ways to deal with concerns about the environment. In this episode:·      How eco-anxiety can affect us and our motivation·      Gen-Z’s awareness of the climate crisis·      How humans have recognised climate changes throughout history·      Why we’re not powerless when it comes to climate change·      How sharing your concerns with others can helpAlso on the Tech & Science Daily feed is a meditative audio resource provided by E.ON Next. If you want more just search “Power up for Change” in your podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a bonus episode featuring a green noise guided meditation, brought to you in partnership with E.ON Next. If you heard our episode on Eco-Anxiety and How to Deal with It, you’ll know that E.ON Next have created something of an audio toolkit for when eco-anxiety, or anxiety at large, starts to mount.And that’s what we have for you today - a mindfulness meditation. Here for you when you need to reduce stress, address anxiety and improve your well-being. So if you feel you need it now, or at a later date, this chance to take a pause will be waiting. Ready for you to use for rest, renewal, or just a moment of calm to yourself.If you want more just search “Power up for Change” in your podcasting app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.