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UK blood shortage: NHS Dr Farrukh Shah explains what’s caused the supply issue. James Webb Space Telescope reveals image of what looks like a ‘human fingerprint’. Scientists in America say brain tissue they tested in a new host ‘integrated and grew’. They believe the technique could be an entirely new way to study brain disorders such as autism. In this episode:Protecting our nature: RSPB explains why it’s putting pressure on the government.Can dementia be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis?A Polypill could ‘avoid millions of premature deaths, heart attacks and strokes’Lab-grown brain cells learn to play video game PongHow digital assistants are perceived as humanFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Watershed moment for humanity’: Nasa confirms asteroid diversion was successful. The fridge-sized spacecraft sent 7-million-miles away to divert Dimorphos. Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh describes his second swim for climate change: a 100-mile stretch of water between Saudi Arabia and Egypt as Cop27 approaches.Why Meta and Microsoft appear to have teamed up. In this episode:UK’s Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 will launch UK’s LauncherOne rocketResearch shows how poliovirus takes over cells from withinDomestic abuse charity Refuge calls for Online Safety Bill to protect women from online abuseCould Amazon reviews for Yankee Candle actually be tracking Covid waves?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How black workers are heavily under-represented in tech. Black Tech Festival founder on “bad diversity” in the industry. Why is an AI robot going to court? GCHQ’s warning about China. Could finding aliens trigger global conflict? In this episode:Ashleigh Ainsley discusses benefits of Black Tech FestOfcom: Third of children have false social media age of over 18Explosion in frog numbers after mass pond diggingHundreds of skeletons found beneath department store in WalesCould finding aliens trigger global conflict?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ‘extreme measures’ YouTubers use to avoid recommendations. Could 4K videos be blocked by a paywall? Why people’s iPhone 14’s keep calling 911 on rollercoasters, and how the heat from your fingers could give away your passwords. In this episode:Mozilla Data Analyst Jesse McCrosky on how Youtubers are getting around recommendationsKanye West Blocked out of Twitter & InstagramWill Apple make the switch to USB-C sooner rather than later?Why spending time around water as a child benefits you as an adultAre ministers planning to block solar farms on agricultural land?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa's Juno spacecraft has captured the most detailed image yet of the mysterious icy, ocean-covered moon Europa over an area of about 10,000 square miles. Is Google’s Pixel 7 an iPhone killer? Energy crisis: Britain ‘planning’ for blackouts this winter, minister admits. Dance moves help power nightclub. GTA V player takes three years to finish ‘pacifist run’ of game - no needless kills. Heatwave data reveals deaths spike. Butterfly numbers remain ‘worryingly low’ in 2022. Science of friendship? Put in 34 hours of face time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research by the University of Aberdeen and Hasselt University has revealed how tiny air pollution particles can reach babies in the womb after scientists found toxic PM2.5 deposits crossed the placenta to get into the organs of foetuses. Ex-Google ad boss builds...search engine without ads. Human genetic code evolves ‘every 4,000 births’. Africa DNA link to olde England. Science Museum show takes visitors to sci-fi Edge of Imagination. Instagram touting ‘unrealistic body image to new mothers’. New theory suggests Giant’s Causeway ‘formed in just a few days’. Cat-sized Scottish reptile is ‘pterodactyl relative’. Love lives of linemen and their wives is latest TikTok drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter has confirmed that Elon Musk has offered to buy the company for a second time this year, in a deal worth over £38 billion, after stalling amid claims about the number of bots on the platform. Apple must use same USB-C charger as everyone else, EU rules. Overwatch 2: Blizzard Entertainment servers in DDOS attack. Deep impact: behind Durham University’s moon simulations revealing lunar birth. Nasa’s spacecraft vs asteroid crash creates 6,000-mile-long trail of debris. Draconid meteor shower visible in the night sky for next five days. How worm saliva breaks down plastic. Catching Britain’s sustainable fish suppers with the Marine Conservation Society. Super-sized Paddington crowned ‘fattest bear’ in park webcam contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Kardashian has agreed to pay a fine of $1.26 million - or £1.12 million - to settle a legal case after advertising the EthereumMax scheme to millions of followers on her Instagram page. North Korea rocket alert as missile fired over Japan. Long way from Mars...space rover tested in English quarry. #Overwatchdown while Blizzard readies servers for Overwatch 2. Covid: UK health data reveals spiralling infection rate. Twitter edit tweet feature now live for select users - at a price. What’s behind new NFT name trading craze? Nestlé, makers of Quality Street, announce the brand’s cellophane wrappers will be made from recyclable paper by 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of Minecraft’s biggest streamers, ‘Dream’, has revealed his true identity. Before now, he had only been known by a simple iconic smiley face.Your Christmas turkey could be at risk this year if the worst avian flu in UK history continues to spread.The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to human evolution research. Sweden's Svante Paabo worked out the genetic code of Neanderthals, one of our extinct relatives. Prime Minister Liz Truss’s personal mobile number is being sold on a US website by hackers.Plus:Duolingo, a language-learning app, is in talks with the government about providing cheap visa testsA study suggests Covid has left a third of young people feeling life is out of controlCompanies 'aggressively’ pestering people with cold calls finedBruce Willis denies selling likeness to deepfake company Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hubble Space Telescope is gradually losing altitude. Nasa and SpaceX are looking at a joint re-boost mission to extend its life. Hubble has been operating since 1990, about 335 miles above Earth. Electric lift-off: We speak to the CEO of Eviation who are behind the first all-electric passenger plane which just made history and Google is closing Stadia, its cloud gaming service. Will you get a refund?Plus: Latest on Florida's Hurricane IanWater on Mars: Scientists find further evidence of liquid water on the red planet.Study suggests Bitcoin's climate impact is greater than gold miningUN elects first female tech agency secretary-generalAnonymous launches multiple cyber attacks against the Iranian governmentGoogle Maps is getting a big upgrade that lets you ‘Vibe Check’ your destinationFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDailyYou can hear the latest news on The Leader podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.