OpenAI’s list of jobs at risk of being ‘impacted’ by ChatGPT . Expert explains the risks behind banning nitrous oxide . Reports Apple staff aren’t convinced by their AR headset. How other people’s body odour can help treat social anxiety. In this episode: University College London Professor Sunjeev Kamboj talks nitrous oxide ban British Starlink competitor OneWeb completes space internet project Bodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’ Twitter claims parts ...
Mar 27, 2023•7 min
Research by the University of California, Berkeley and Cornell University sheds new light on how the interstellar flying object, which is about a quarter of a mile long, propelled itself. World’s first 3D-printed rocket launch - how did it go? Social media spreads deepfakes of Trump’s ‘arrest’. Mind-controlled robot soldier dogs trialled by army. Also in this episode: King Charles post-coronation visitors: Take your socks off to protect floor Cancer cells being sent to space for brain tumour res...
Mar 24, 2023•7 min
Tech & Science Daily podcast examines how the ‘relatable’ 21-year-old Gen Z YouTuber rocketed to fame and fortune. Now, Chamberlain denies knowing anything about a website listing showing a $10,000 charge for a simple Instagram DM thank-you note. ES features journalist Maddy Mussen has the latest. More than one app poses cybersecurity risk, says Irish government - as TikTok preps for US Congress grilling. 'Can ChatGPT make you money for nothing?'. Faraway planet with 10,000-year orbit discov...
Mar 23, 2023•7 min
Stunning aftermath images reveal swirling clouds of blue dust caused by Nasa’s asteroid-knocking test. Dr Cyrielle Opitom, a comets specialist at the University of Edinburgh, discusses the challenges of tracking the rock called Dimorphos seven million miles away via mega-telescopes in Chile. United Nations warns of water crisis fuelled by H20 ‘vampires’. UK sending depleted uranium tank shells to Ukraine. Hormonal contraceptives link to ‘small increased risk of breast cancer’. Also in this episo...
Mar 22, 2023•6 min
US Navy Lieutenant Commander Kayla Barron, is part of a class of Nasa astronauts that could be selected to be the next humans to step on the Moon. She explains how the Artemis missions could be key to getting boots on Mars. Amazon is cutting 9,000 more jobs and a ‘worrisome’ fungus spreads across the US. Also in this episode: Fearsome ‘solar tornado’ Bird flu linked to ‘hundreds of seal deaths’ Sir David Attenborough’s tree honouring late Queen Beavers brought back to London Disney builds a real...
Mar 21, 2023•6 min
Scientists from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology examine links between what’s known as Earth’s “Lost City” of hydrothermal systems and oceans found on Jupiter’s moons. Antarctic scientist: I’ve seen icebergs melting. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un ‘simulates nuclear counterattack’ drill. Also in this episode: Are aliens hiding in exoplanet ‘terminator zones’? Public emergency alerts being flashed to UK phones Bird flu: Vaccine firms human jabs latest Wonky skull and big ears giv...
Mar 20, 2023•7 min
Copilot, means the world's most talked about artificial intelligence system will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft says it will fundamentally change the way we work. The ‘cosmic concrete’ which could one day be used to build houses on the Moon and Mars. Scientist behind the discovery of a gene mutation which increases risk of breast and ovarian cancer linked to Orkney islands explains the significance of the findings. For more information visit www.nhsgrampian.org/...
Mar 17, 2023•6 min
The Chinese-owned social media app is set to be banned on phones used by UK government ministers and civil servants over security fears. Virgin Orbit pauses all operations and reportedly furloughs all its staff. SaxaVord Spaceport explains what this means for the future of UK space endeavours and reveals how they plan to boost satellite launches from here. Also in this episode: Spacesuit for return to the Moon unveiled Evidence suggests Venus is ‘geologically active’ Scientists identify dinosaur...
Mar 16, 2023•6 min
Open AI’s latest chatbot: more creative, and less biassed. Nasa’s plans to destroy the ISS using a ‘space-tug’. The robots designed to boost wellbeing. The house that leaked honey. Also in this episode: Cambridge Uni Robotics expert explain their wellbeing robots study Zuckerberg to fire 10,000 more staff in second round of layoffs Scientists say some strange ‘highly manoeuvrable’ UFOs seem to defy laws of physics Massive seaweed blob that can be seen from space heading towards Florida Ancient m...
Mar 15, 2023•7 min
UK security minister awaits review from the National Cyber Security Centre before deciding on the “hugely important question”. Scientists discover a way to potentially prevent breast cancer ‘time bomb’. Aukus: Australia, UK and US sign a landmark nuclear submarine deal, creating thousands of jobs. Also in this episode: Two huge icebergs are being tracked US controversial Willow project is approved Microsoft lays off its entire ethical AI development team More than 500 genes linked to lung functi...
Mar 14, 2023•7 min
The UK branch of Silicon Valley Bank has managed to avoid being declared insolvent by the Bank of England. Nasa is tracking a newly discovered asteroid that could hit Earth in around 23 years. Plus, research by the Sapienza University of Rome suggests there could be some real science behind having a ‘gut feeling’... Also in this episode: More than 100,000 treated on NHS ‘virtual wards’ in past year Study finds stone fragments made by some monkeys found to resemble ancient human ancestor tools Au...
Mar 13, 2023•6 min
Mick Fowler, one of the UK's most celebrated mountain climbers, talks to us about his astonishing career scaling some of the highest, most difficult peaks in the world. From his hillwalking adventures as a young boy with his father, to organising his first major expedition in Peru, and through his battle with cancer, Mick takes us on a thrilling journey. Learn about his triumphs, mistakes, and how equipment has evolved over his five decades in the sport. This episode has been produced in associa...
Mar 11, 2023•8 min
Nevermind earthly crop circles, scientists are scratching their heads over these near-perfect round sand dunes on the surface of Mars - see the images here . Space junk: call out for global clear-out action, we speak to University of Plymouth’s Dr Imogen Napper. How fast is London Tube’s new 5G network? Revealed: How dinosaurs grew into giants. Also in this episode: ‘Cut social media by 15 minutes daily for better health’ - study Fear of driverless cars increases E-scooter rider loses £30,000 cr...
Mar 10, 2023•7 min
Experts warn more ancient viruses could emerge from the ice. Russian missile strikes cut off Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Is another ‘sober-up’ hangover cure in the works? Why a top FBI chief’s warned about TikTok. In this episode: Evening Standard’s Health Reporter Daniel Keane on new ‘sober up’ drug Breakthrough for female eggs made from male mice cells C-section babies ‘get missing birth bacteria from breast milk’ Ancient ocean beasts...are really seaweed Earth’s water ‘may be older ...
Mar 09, 2023•7 min
Semaglutide: how it works and side effects explained - ( check out our full Leader episode on the drug here ). International Women’s Day : why more support is available for women in tech. Rainfall ‘set to quadruple’ by 2080 . How scientists are attacking cancer cells from the inside out. In this episode: CEO and co-founder of Curb cravings app on women in tech Larva lamp...caterpillars easy prey under city lights Drug hope for bone cancer children How Bumblebees ‘learn to solve puzzles’ by watch...
Mar 08, 2023•7 min
UKSA’s £1.6million investment in space projects. Is the UK now investing in ‘spy balloons’? New test developed for deadly asian bat virus. Headteacher's warning over TikTok school protests . In this episode: UK Space Agency’s Andrew Kuh on moon and Mars missions Japan forced to destroy flagship H3 rocket in failed launch Researchers: Plants’ genetic defences may hold key for crop protection British scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock honoured with her own Barbie doll How beavers practise a good work/...
Mar 07, 2023•6 min
Ocean treaty agreed after ten years of negotiations . Could ChatGPT play a role in the UK government? Vase is ‘only piece of evidence’ of Roman gladiator fights in Britain. TikTok eating disorder content views climb. In this episode: WWF Chief Marine Advisor Simon Walmsley discusses High Seas Treaty Views of eating disorder content on TikTok climb - click here to access eating disorder support Rishi Sunak pushes for UK ‘science superpower’ Report finds Snapchat’s removed next to no underage chil...
Mar 06, 2023•6 min
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? Als...
Mar 03, 2023•7 min
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 ...
Mar 02, 2023•7 min
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 study Dad takes ...
Mar 01, 2023•7 min
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 Amer...
Feb 28, 2023•7 min
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 memories Crypto-mining rig ‘found under Boston sch...
Feb 27, 2023•7 min
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 fears Google layoffs hit a team of robots ‘Forbidden’ world could change our understanding of how planets form Study finds skipping breakfast may be bad for the immune system ChatGPT...
Feb 24, 2023•7 min
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 patients Research finds a fungus that could one day replace some plastics Earliest evidenc...
Feb 23, 2023•6 min
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 impossi...
Feb 22, 2023•6 min
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 calls First woman appointed UK's chief scientific adviser Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after...
Feb 21, 2023•7 min
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 treatment One major reason younger people are put off...
Feb 20, 2023•6 min
How Nissan’s modified Leaf EVs can ‘see round corners’ . Why we need more sleep during the winter. Replacement agreed as Youtube CEO steps down. Are LEDs the key to future cancer treatment? In this episode: Nissan experts discuss their driverless car project in London Peer reviewed study suggests COVID infection 'as good as vaccines' at preventing severe illness Contactless payments reach record high in the UK YouTube chief executive Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years King Charles to hos...
Feb 17, 2023•7 min
New study set to test CBD on psychosis patients. How women are using Facebook to vet men on dating sites. Glacier warning after scientists film under the ice . Why people are calling Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot 'unhinged' . In this episode: Never seen before footage of Titanic wreck released Did da Vinci discover gravity before Newton? Giant dinosaur footprint the ‘largest ever found in Yorkshire’ Chinese sniffer-squirrels ‘better than drugs dogs Follow us on Twitter #TechScienceDaily Hosted on ...
Feb 16, 2023•7 min
Is Chinese CCTV tech a bigger surveillance concern than spy balloons? The election hacking ‘black ops’ revealed in an undercover sting. 6.1 magnitude earthquake rocks New Zealand. Could a new temporary male contraceptive be on the way? In this episode: DNA breakthrough drug for toddler is ‘NHS record £2.8m’ Government announces £60 million investment in clean maritime technology Study finds most long Covid patients have organ damage a year later Hyundai and Kia forced to update software after vi...
Feb 15, 2023•6 min
