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The VFX supervisor on Jordan Peele’s new UFO film NOPE shares their movie magic secrets. A plasma breakthrough could ‘let humans live on Mars’ and the world’s largest airline goes big on supersonic travel. The National Grid partners with Energy Exemplar 'to reduce energy costs and supply green demands'. Scientist Dr Katharina Brinkert on why magnets could be used to help astronauts breathe in Space and Nasa rolls out its new giant Moon rocket ready for its maiden flight. Plus, could billionaire Elon Musk be about to buy Manchester United? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A nuclear war between the US and Russia could 'kill billions', a US study suggests. Models showed that firestorms would release soot into the upper atmosphere blocking the Sun.Why officials in China requested algorithm data from sites like Alibaba. A new 'People not bots' campaign suggests AI is advancing in the wrong way for customers. Dr Alessandro Siani from the University of Portsmouth explains why better science education could improve covid-19 vaccine uptake. A court rules Twitter to hand over data from a fired executive to Elon Musk and a volcano in Iceland is spewing lava from a heart shaped crater.Strictly star Rose Ayling-Ellis has unveiled the first-ever Barbie with hearing aids and a young boy who reached the 100 YouTube subscribers mark gets a special plaque from a friend.Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastFor all the latest news visit www.standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dogecoin & Shiba Inu users might be feeling more positive after the cryptocurrency gained in the past 24 hours. There’s backlash from the public and scientific community following the euthanisation of a walrus in Oslo nicknamed Freya. And ‘Game-changing’ transplant hope as researchers alter donor kidney blood type.Plus: UK Flash flood warning as thunderstorms hit over the next few daysInternet providers urged to offer more ‘social tariffs’ to help tackle the cost of living crisisWorld leaders meet in New York to try to pass a UN treaty to protect oceansWhy poor sleep could be worse for some people than smoking How one dog was rescued from the UK’s highest mountain, Ben NevisFind us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Formula E World Championships come to an end we’re taking a look at the tech behind the racecars, and how it’s being applied to everyday EVs.We spoke with Envision Racing, who have teamed up with data company Genpact, to speed up their processes, and help the team become even more sustainable. Managing Director of Envision Racing Sylvain Filippi discusses how the cars are always improving, and how the tech they use is later applied in everyday EVs we see on the roads. Race driver Nick Cassidy, describes what it’s like to drive a Formula E car, and how the race series continues to develop.This episode is part of the Evening Standard’s Plug it in Campaign looking at how EV’s will shape our future.You can find guides on which one might be best for you: Search “Evening Standard Plug It In” or click here.Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastYou can listen to our interview with the founder of Formula E Alejandro Agag on our How To Be A CEO podcast.For all the latest news visit the Evening Standard website here.Credit: Some audio effects in this episode were provided by Formula E. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which? say they have found dangerous and illegal weapons being sold on sites like eBay, Amazon, AliExpress and Wish by third party sellers. We spoke to Lisa Webb a consumer law expert who explains the type of weapons found, how they found the items, the legal ramifications and how the online safety bill could glue the holes and stop this from happening. All sites replied to the charity stating that they are taking action. 'Butterfly Galaxies' entangled and dancing around each other 60 million light years away and how continents were formed by meteorite impacts in the first billion years of Earth’s history. Heatwave: protecting our dogs in this year’s extreme temperatures, including burns to their paws and why dogs must stay away from poisonous algae in lakes. A study of Twitter shows the rise in young adults talking about the cost of living crisis online. Samsung tell us about their new Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4 mobile phones. Disney Plus in the US is bringing a new low cost subscription service that comes with adverts.Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastFor all the latest news visit www.standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Joe Biden has signed into US law an act that is designed to boost the production of semiconductors for computer chips in the country. We spoke to tech reporter Simon Hunt for the latest who explains how it’s designed to make the US more competitive with China’s tech and science industry.A major underwater expedition is being set up to find a super-fast meteor that crashed into the Pacific Ocean back in 2014 that is unlike any other to land on earth… Amir Siraj is an astrophysicist who has been studying the deep space rock. What to expect from Samsung Unpacked. Elon Musk has sold $6.9 billion of Tesla shares, as the saga over his Twitter takeover continues.Plus:Spain air conditioning limits O2 says you can switch your phone at any point, at no extra costExtreme UK heat has ‘serious’ impact on wildlifeWholefoods: How to pay for your food shop with the palm of your hand Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcastFor all the latest news visit www.standard.co.uk/news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Zuckerberg is rolling out some new features on Whatsapp to make it easier to avoid your friends. You’ll be able to leave a group without notifying and even hide your “last seen” status from specific contacts. Snapchat’s new supervision tool lets parents see who their teens spoke to in the last week. Extreme UK heat is damaging farmland, produce and wildlife, we spoke to Martin Lines a farmer from Cambridge and, US scientists examine the rare Oklahoma lightning jet bolt that touched the edge of space…Plus:-IOS 16 update: a battery percentage on the status bar arrives.-Food packaging “eco-labels”: Oxford University scientists want consumers to know how their weekly shop affects the planet.-Huge numbers of spider crabs have been appearing in shallow waters on popular beaches in Cornwall.-Why a baby's cry of pain is not built into our brain.-If you have an “exceptional sleeping ability” this job may be for you...Find us on Twitter at #TechScienceDailyCome back at 4pm for The Leader podcast here.For all the latest news visit the Evening Standard website, or follow us on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk has challenged Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the platform. It’s after Musk’s lawyers put together a 165-page argument about why he no longer wants to go through with the $44 billion deal to buy the social network. Also on Twitter: hackers may have figured out which fake accounts you’re using.US Senate approves a money-saving climate change bill, and scientists find a cheap and easy way of capturing carbon.A pair of beavers are doing their bit to help tackle the UK's water drought by rewilding old farmland.Beano and EE create a Dennis the Menace comic to help teach children about online dangers.Consumer expert calls for EU roaming rules for Brits to be made clearer. Feelin’ feline? Pokémon Go releases huge 3D cats in Japan, and could PlayStation be about to release NFT’s?Follow us on Twitter for more news @EveningStandard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The craft, called Danuri, which means “enjoy the moon”, is South Korea’s “first step” in investigating the extent of its space exploration capabilities. England drought crisis: Source of River Thames runs dry - you can hear more analysis on this story on The Leader podcast. London’s desalination plant breaks down and hosepipe ban as more hot weather looms. Alert over spike in elderly care home patients with dementia given powerful antipsychotic drugs. Physicist apologises for joking chorizo photo was James Webb Space Telescope photo. Interview with Davy Zyw, an author and cyclist with motor neurone disease, discussing his Highlands sponsored cycling odyssey. Shucking great...boom in oyster nurseries filtering polluted water. Bennu asteroid surface ‘resembles ball pit’ after Nasa analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with Toby Lewis, global head of threat analysis for Darktrace and former deputy technical director for incident management at the UK’s National Cyber Security Defence Centre, on social media risk and old-fashioned voting safety. Could China-Taiwan tensions hit your Christmas list? Nasa says private ISS missions need astronaut chaperones. Scientists urge prostate cancer public health campaign expansion for earlier detection. Millions of household struggling paying for essential telecomms. Pig organs ‘partially revived by scientists an hour after death’. Great Barrier Reef enjoys record coral cover - but remains highly vulnerable. Tourists descend on London women’s house in online booking scam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.