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The discovery of a drug able to slow cognitive decline in early-stage Alzheimer’s is being called a ‘historic moment’ in the treatment of the disease. The medication is the first later-stage trial "in a generation" to successfully do so.Cameras aboard the International Space Station have captured video footage of Hurricane Ian as it moved into Florida and we find out about how dogs can smell stress.Also in this episode:Findings in relation to asteroid impacts on the moon coincide with some on Earth - including the one that wiped out the dinosaursHumans evolved from an armoured shark that swam the oceans 439million years ago, much earlier than first thoughtGenes behind condition that makes hair ‘uncombable’ in humans foundResearchers develop a new technology to kill cockroachesNostalgia alert… Toys R Us makes its UK comeback onlineFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Robotorium has created AI smart helmets for firefighters to help locate people in smoke-filled rooms. Dr Chris Lu, who is leading the project, explains how they work. More on Netflix gaming as they’ve announced their own video game studio and China’s Mars Zhurong rover finds historic evidence of cataclysmic flooding on the red planet.Plus:The European Wildlife Comeback Report 2022Why the ICO is calling out the MoD and the Home OfficeHow voice-controlled devices might have a long term effect on childrenUS study reveals pumping iron could extend your life expectancyViral TikTok competition for the next ‘voice of the checkout’Find us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasa’s Dart mission successfully smashes spacecraft into an asteroid in the first-ever 'planetary defense test’. The aim being to see if a large asteroid hurtling towards Earth could be diverted. Apple says it’s now started making its new handset in India in a shift from its China supply chains and we find out about the world’s first fully-biodegradable backpack.Also in this episode:More than half of the world's palm trees in dangerDiscovery of an ultra-rare diamond suggests Earth’s mantle has oceans’ worth of water hidden insideResearch finds family ties give animals reasons to help or harm as they ageDrinking two to three cups of coffee a day linked with longer lifespanMars dust watches are now a thing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jupiter’s closest encounter with Earth for 70 years happens today - we’ll tell you how to spot it and why it could be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry have been unveiled and the cost of charging an electric car surges by 42% - nearing the same as petrol. Also in this episode: An anchor discovered during offshore wind farm work may date from Roman timesThe UK Space Agency awards a £2.2million contract to a company to clean up space junk A new method of preserving donated kidneys ‘could mean fewer organs wasted’Elon Musk faces deposition ahead of Twitter trial Why experts are telling us to ‘flood our gardens’ 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…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 car that doesn’t cost the earthHijacking electricity from plants, with the University of CambridgeFind us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Webb Telescope captures ‘clearest’ images yet of Neptune. The rings have not been since the Voyager 2 mission flew past the planet. Flying taxi firm Kittyhawk shuts down. Depop co-founder Simon Beckerman explains new Delli food app for foodies. The internet reacts to new official US Space Force song Semper Supra.Also in this episode:Journalist Alex Levine explains 'Algospeak': what is it, and why are people using it?Research suggests looking at tummy fat trumps checking BMIPoaching decline is a boost for sea turtlesCan babies taste food in the womb?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cancer expert warns about the ‘flip-side’ of cancer detecting tech. The Early Cancer Institute (ECI) at the University of Cambridge is the first physical institute in the UK dedicated to understanding early cancer. Plus, why sleep quality is more important than sleep quantity, How to make money from your unused gym pass and the ‘silent’ drone that flies without propellers. Also in this episode:The wearable sensor which detects miniscule growth of tumours under the skinUN chief: 'Tax fossil fuel profits for climate damage'Scientist hopes London Marathon efforts bring heart failure cure a step closerCovid 19 history: Evening Standard billboard to appear at Science Museum exhibitionFollow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rockstar Games admits leaked GTA 6 gameplay is real. How Twitter’s making pictures more accessible. Nasa releases new Mars audio recording, and a new update for AI-image generator DALL-E. In this episode:Elon Musk’s plan to provide Starlink broadband to IranClimate change threatens health and survival of urban treesExtra-terrestrial water found for first time in meteorite that landed in UKSatellite images show huge scale of Queen’s funeralCould the new PS5 come with a detachable disk-drive?Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s commitment to advancing science and technology, with pioneering discoveries starting in her 1953 coronation year when DNA’s double helix was discovered to the digital world now shaping everyone’s lives.Tech & Science Daily is joined by Keith Moore from the Royal Society in London - the world’s oldest scientific academy.We discuss the major advancements for British research during the Queen’s reign, her great interest in supporting the society’s advancement through science, and what happens when Elizabeth II’s patronage is transferred to King Charles III using a protocol known as the Loyal Address.In the post-war era, the Queen was also a fervent supporter of increasing the number of university-educated scientists and engineers. And she also had a keen interest in London’s museums showcasing our research excellence.From the space age ability to gaze into the depths of the universe from the Jodrell Bank Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope, to Sir Tim Berners-Lee’s World Wide Web, Queen Elizabeth II was monarch through some of the most significant scientific landmarks advancing humankind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists working together as part of the World Weather Attribution collective say the “fingerprint” of climate change is on Pakistan’s devastating floods - that left more than 1,500 people dead - after analysis found new links with heightened extreme rainfall. Drug therapy hope for young children with severe eczema. Bali charity Sungai Watch cleans 650 tons of rubbish from rivers, mangroves, and coastline. Speaking to us from Indonesia we're joined by co-founder Gary Bencheghib. And, the mystery of that Scottish ‘fireball’ revealed... Plus:We know where you fly...world’s biggest airline club in biometrics plan. The oldest dinosaur fish heart is 380 million years old - and offers fresh clue to vertebrate evolution. Royal Observatory Greenwich: early festive gift for astronomy winner’s Christmas Day photo. Famous TikTok dog with two legs living her best life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.