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Tech start-up Figure's "general-purpose" concept droid design resembles a slick, next-generation version of parkour-jumping Atlas - with a computer for a face. Former Boston Dynamics and Tesla Engineers aim to build the “first-of-its kind” worker robot to undertake “unsafe and undesirable jobs”. Houston, where’s the USB port...race for moon data centres with US tech lunar tech firm Lonestar. Genetic variants 'link to human infertility'. Is Xiaomi’s new 12S Ultra Concept a DSLR camera-killer?Also in this episode:Vegetables and salad shortage sparks UK grow-your-own seeds boomHow whales and dolphins use ‘phonic lips’ to make loudest animal soundsElectric flight record for vertical take-off planeHoliday rock...geologist tourist finds secret meteorite crater Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A “biocomputer” powered with brain cells is being developed at Johns Hopkins University. Scientists are working to vastly expand the capability of supercomputing by electrically “reprogramming” tissue samples in the hope of adding them to hardware components for creation of a hybrid machine. US President Joe Biden faces fight over the controversial Willow Project, a proposed massive oil exploration on Alaska’s North Slope. Giant leap for Isle of Man as space HQ. What’s Nasa’s SpaceX Crew Dragon astronaut experience like?Also in this episode:Could 11 minutes of daily exercise help vanquish Grim Reaper?Nasal spray hope to treat motor neurone diseaseRobot prints 3D cells inside body’s damaged organsDriverless EV ‘repossess itself’ if you miss a payment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alphabet-owned Waymo reveals stats on crashes and prangs involving its autonomous EVs over one million miles. But how do you swap insurance details with a robot? Healthy middle-age heart could add 'nearly a decade' to life, according to research by Tulane University in New Orleans. You can now speak ‘face-to-face’ with AI. Monstrosity when crochet fans asked ChatGPT for wool patterns.Also in this episode:Vitamin D dementia prevention link - Universities of Calgary & Exeter studyDad takes on YouTube ‘breaching child data rules’Elden Ring & God of War Ragnarok lead Bafta Game of the Year nomsWhat time is it on the moon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.