Nasa boss, Senator Bill Nelson, has said he personally believes in aliens. It comes as the space agency announces its landmark report findings into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) - also known commonly as UFOs. Nintendo Direct 2023: Peach gets a Barbie-like transformation in the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime game. Release date announced for second part of Final Fantasy 7 remake revealed at PlayStation State of Play event. Also in this episode: Study suggests cardiac arrest patients h...
Sep 15, 2023•7 min
The UK’s top UFO expert, Nick Pope, gives his verdict on the viral Mexican ‘alien corpses’ claims . We speak to British endurance athlete, Lewis Pugh, after he just finished a 315-mile swim along the Hudson in New York with the aim to highlight river health Tech leaders agree on Artificial Intelligence regulation but remain divided on how in a Washington forum. Also in this episode: Olivia Rodrigo and Liverpool FC join WhatsApp as Channels feature launches Backlash after Virgin Galactic carries ...
Sep 14, 2023•6 min
The Evening Standard’s David Phelan shares everything you need to know about the new iPhone 15 line-up and watch models from Apple HQ in California. MPs look into making the UK an astronomical superpower. A respiratory health device - that could help up to 3.9 million Brits - is named the UK winner of the James Dyson Award. Also in this episode: Nintendo to wind down Mario Kart Tour mobile game Study finds inflammatory signs for teenage depression differ between boys and girls Fossil tracks in S...
Sep 13, 2023•6 min
Nasa has revealed that a distant exoplanet could have ‘signs of life’. The space agency says that carbon dioxide and methane have been detected in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18 b - which is more than eight times the size of Earth. Invasive red fire ants with painful bites spotted in Europe. Plus, we hear about the Loughborough University student’s device that detects rugby concussions in just 10 seconds. Also in this episode: Latest on MGM International resorts 'cyber incident' Death of scie...
Sep 12, 2023•7 min
The iPhone 15’s incremental changes, no folding phones, and will we see more of the Vision Pro headset? Meta’s stocking up on chips to train its AI chatbot. Was September’s seven-day heatwave due to climate change? Why Tim Burton’s not happy with AI-generated art . In this episode: Our Tech Reporter Saqib Shah on the Apple Event 2023 Met Office Meteorologist Alex Burkill explains September’s record heatwave BMW to make new electric mini in UK Maritime sector calls for £2bn to decarbonise ‘world-...
Sep 11, 2023•7 min
Ministers suggest Online Safety Bill measures can safeguard children and fight crime while also ensuring encryption messaging privacy, but they’re betting on future tech to be invented - analysis with Index on Censorship’s Nik Williams. Treating video games addiction, with gaming disorder therapist Jeremy Edge, who runs Dallas-based escapingthe.com. Also in this episode: Good manners online matter, says Headspace psychologist Dr Sophie Mort Is your home under a UFO hotspot? Pink’s Floyd’s Dark S...
Sep 08, 2023•7 min
Consumer group Which? has delved into the scary fine print of popular smart devices from doorbells to washing machines - we ask their consumer expert Harry Kind how to protect privacy at home. Was Starfield ‘speed run’ really completed in three hours? Human embryo models built from stem cells in lab at Israel’s Weizmann Institute. Never mind Brexit - UK back in EU Horizon science research scheme. Also in this episode: Explosion like ‘billions of suns’ spotted in cosmos Mystery over squishy ‘alie...
Sep 07, 2023•7 min
A study by University of Edinburgh and China’s Zhejiang University School of Medicine suggests obesity and alcohol consumption are contributing to a rise in global cancer cases among younger people. Dump the smartwatch - it’s royal timepiece tech from 1808, with London Science Museum’s Anna Rolls. Fake ticket scams alert on Facebook and Twitter. Brits stranded in torrential storms on Greek island. Also in this episode: Darpa’s moon base defence plan. Shoulders and elbows were ‘brakes’ for climbi...
Sep 06, 2023•6 min
The NSPCC is warning parents to be alert for paedophiles exploiting virtual reality to target children, and is urging a police crackdown with tech giants. Three-eyed “dinosaur shrimps” wake from Burning Man floods. Artists’ lawsuit to fight back against AI appropriation of work. ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ comet Nishimura visible to naked eye. Also in this episode: Underwater ‘Bond villain lair’ for marine biologists History of plants ‘rewritten’ Ice Age clue to modern coastal erosion Ewww...NYC rat to...
Sep 05, 2023•7 min
Crew of four SpaceX astronauts splash down in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after six months aboard the International Space Station. Back from brink of extinction: America’s red wolves. Police probe death at wash-out Burning Man festival. The 1,700mph supersonic Boom jet nears debut flight. Also in this episode: California Forever: tech bros paradise Does does long covid cause brain fog? Microsoft’s AI backpack will ‘see and hear’ while you're wearing it Hunters kill 60-stone biggest alligator ...
Sep 04, 2023•7 min
The reviews for Bethesda’s Starfield are finally in. We hear from Evening Standard journalist, Vicky Jessop, who has spent 40 hours playing the game so she can share her verdict. Why X, formerly known as Twitter, wants to collect your biometric data and employment history. Plus, Google accidentally leaks Pixel 8 Pro. Also in this episode: New JWST images of Supernova 1987A’s keyhole could unlock mysteries of exploding stars, astronomers claim Scientists say a dose of aspirin daily could help pre...
Sep 01, 2023•7 min
Winter jabs to be brought forward in England due to the emergence of a new Covid variant. It comes as it’s revealed a ‘Disease X’ vaccine could be ready within 100 days of new threat emerging thanks to UK scientists Our gaming writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to discuss Starfield as excitement for the game reaches boiling point - ahead of its early access release tomorrow. Also in this episode: AI defeats human drone-racing champions in historic world first Research finds patients treated by femal...
Aug 31, 2023•7 min
The boss of National Air Traffic Services has confirmed that 'unreliable' flight data is responsible for the ongoing widespread travel disruption. India is set to launch a spacecraft to the Sun after a successful Moon landing. Good news for stargazers, details on your second chance this month to see a rare super blue moon. Also in this episode: Why the next Nintendo Direct is all about Super Mario Bros. Wonder Apple’s September event: iPhone 15 launch to headline blowout showcase of new products...
Aug 30, 2023•6 min
National Air Traffic Services chief says ‘it will take a long time’ for flights to return to normal. It’s after a technical glitch which resulted in hundreds of flights being cancelled and delayed. We hear how the government is spending £5 million on new tech to cut the number of drug deaths across the UK. Find out about the live worm found in a woman's brain in a world-first discovery. Also in this episode: Mozart’s Lullaby ‘may relieve pain in newborns’ First-of-its-kind study finds laughter i...
Aug 29, 2023•7 min
We interview one of the Caribbean festival’s women pioneers, Linett Kamala, to discuss the Original Sounds Collective music mentoring programme. Record numbers of female DJs, producers and engineers will be visible at this year’s Notting Hill Carnival. Nasa scientist says she’s ‘certain’ that alien bacteria is alive in our Solar System. ‘I beat champ Sir Mo running...but media duties afterwards hit my mental health’, we speak to athlete Ellis Cross. Also in this episode: Historic Trump mugshot a...
Aug 25, 2023•7 min
Impact of radioactive water on people and environment deemed “negligible” . Tumblr CEO on open-sourcing social media . Why MKBHD isn’t happy with the Playstation Portal . Avicii’s hit song reaches major Spotify milestone. In this episode: Japan releases radioactive water after Fukushima disaster Tumblr CEO Matt Mullenweg discusses his plans to make the platform ‘amazing’ - find the full interview here . Video game technology ‘helps paralysed woman speak’ Chinese spy ‘used LinkedIn to target Brit...
Aug 24, 2023•7 min
Operation success after 9-hour procedure. How climate change is driving wild dogs to extinction. X users react to Elon’s latest update . Is India about to make space history? In this episode: Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane explains UK’s first womb transplant Zoological Society of London’s Dr Dani Rabaiotti on African wild dogs’ extinction risk X users react to Elon Musk’s move to hide headlines from news links Threads website ‘coming soon’ Research: Hard-of-hearing music fans prefer a differen...
Aug 23, 2023•7 min
Six schoolchildren and two teachers trapped 900ft above Pakistan ravine. Why iPhone 15 charging cables are so special . The revolutionary tech turning Co2 into propane fuel. Microsoft's new plan to seek approval for Activision takeover . In this episode: Three Scottish projects win funding from the UK Space Agency Study: Keep fit to avoid heart rhythm disorder and stroke Microsoft submits new plan in £54bn Activision takeover battle with UK competition watchdog Osteoarthritis may affect nearly o...
Aug 22, 2023•7 min
Tropical Storm Hilary latest as magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits and California braces for ‘life-threatening’ floods. Wildfires: At least 30,000 households in British Columbia in Canada are told to evacuate, and officials say that the wildfire on the Spanish Island of Tenerife was ‘started deliberately’. India gets one step closer to winning the space race, as it announces its moon lander is days from touching down - one day after news broke about the crash of Russia’s unmanned craft. Also in this ...
Aug 21, 2023•6 min
A British Museum curator was sacked after the disappearance of jewellery and gems. His son says his father “hasn’t done anything” and is “devastated” to have lost his life’s work. Researchers at the Florida Atlantic University says 95% of smartwatch and fitness straps harbour nasty things like e-coli, which they found on 60 percent. Hurricane Hilary could be the first tropical storm to make landfall in Southern California since 1939, causing “significant and rare impacts”.Also in this episode: W...
Aug 18, 2023•6 min
Ahead of England’s history-making Women’s World Cup final against Spain, we’re joined by Evening Standard football writer Simon Collings, who reports from Sydney on the evolution of match technology. Pig kidneys ‘worked in human for week’ at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Eating vegetables ‘could help ease lung illness’. Also in this episode: British Museum probes theft of 3,000 ancient artefacts LG 27-inch StanbyME Go tablet needs its own suitcase Rooting for contestants at Tree of th...
Aug 17, 2023•7 min
Famous Space Telescope discovers one of the universe’s oldest galaxies, formed a mere 390 million years after the Big Bang. LiDAR drones reveal WW2 Battle of the Bulge secrets, we speak to conflict archaeologist Dr Birger Stichelbaut, who was behind the discovery. Snapchat’s My AI chatbot goes rogue. Vitamin D intake may reduce cancer deaths, study finds. Also in this episode: Lung illness link in young vapers What is a ‘demon particle’ and why is it critical to future power security? Scientists...
Aug 16, 2023•7 min
Military scientists at China’s weapons tech research lab say they’ve beaten overheating problems to create the world’s first never-ending laser gun. London rapper and television presenter Professor Green tells Tech and Science Daily the impact of “data poverty” on families. Police chief urges parents crackdown on TikTok shop looters. NSPCC says 34,000 online grooming crimes were committed ahead of internet safety law. NHS cancer drug trial’s “incredibly impressive” results. Also in this episode:...
Aug 15, 2023•7 min
‘Quantum superchemistry’ has been created made for the first time at ultra-cold temperatures - and its hoped the process could help with processing for quantum computers. Maui wildfires: Latest on devastating blazes leaving 93 dead. ‘Give social media addicts therapy’, urge doctors. Also in this episode: Russian moon lander Luna-25’s history-making data collection Six-fold parking charge hike to beat London pollution Quit smoking messages planned for inside cigarette packs Food security warning ...
Aug 14, 2023•6 min
Lewis Pugh to swim 315 miles in 30 days to raise awareness of pollution. Virgin Galactic’s first space tourist on “most exciting day of my life” . Robotaxis approved to operate 24/7 in California. Apple is moving the end call button on the iPhone . In this episode: Lewis Pugh explains his 315-mile swim, and why he’s doing it Tiny particle’s ‘wobble’ could be start of a major discovery – scientists End call button moves and other iOS 17 updates explained 'Smart’ socks that track distress in peopl...
Aug 11, 2023•7 min
First paying passenger to blast off 18 years after buying ticket. Drake won’t be happy: Google & Universal negotiating over AI-generated music tool . Disney ‘actively exploring’ crackdown on password sharing. Supermarket AI meal planner app suggests a recipe that would create chlorine gas. In this episode: Our Tech Journalist Simon Hunt explains there is a market for Virgin Galactic flights Mars may once have had Earth-like seasons conducive to life Government not anti-encryption, says Techn...
Aug 10, 2023•7 min
More than 40 million voters may have had data stolen in potentially one of biggest data breaches in UK history. It comes as police in Northern Ireland also suffer a “monumental” data breach. Mary-Ann Russon, science and technology reporter for the Evening Standard explains. Plus, have scientists solved a human evolution mystery? And why Red Dead Redemption on Nintendo Switch and PS4 is causing backlash among fans Also in this episode: Did Apple TV's blockbuster Tetris movie ‘rip off’ Gizmodo edi...
Aug 09, 2023•7 min
Nasa data suggest the red planet’s rotation is accelerating every year by about 4 milliarcseconds – leading to a shortening of the day there. Research has found the brain’s ‘appetite control centre’ is different in people who are overweight or living with obesity. We hear from the study’s first author about the significance. A global study finds a link between antibiotic resistance and air pollution. Also in this episode: Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year Snapchat report...
Aug 08, 2023•7 min
Professor Dame Jenny Harries, head of the UK Health Security Agency, helps unveil the new centre aimed at tackling pandemics by preventing ‘Disease X’. Plus, is artificial intelligence taking over Edinburgh Fringe? And even Zoom is sending staff back to the office. Also in this episode: Historic India Moon mission sends new photos of lunar surface A US study of the state of Michigan suggests areas with lower bird diversity ‘have more mental health hospital admissions’ Study finds giant space ‘um...
Aug 07, 2023•7 min
The people getting ‘engaged’ to virtual partners . Why experts are concerned about AI relationships. What is the Ring Nebula? See the James Webb Telescope’s newest image . New realtime justice for Call of Duty cheaters. In this episode: Emma Loffhagen explains the rise of AI girlfriends, and why experts are worried James Webb Space Telescope captures new images of the Ring Nebula Consuming foods with added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones Report: UK risks wasting wind farms achievement ...
Aug 04, 2023•7 min
