We're previewing another episode from season three of Brave New World. Evgeny Lebedev is joined by Peter Attia: a longevity expert, physician, and bestselling author. They discuss “Medicine 3.0” — Peter's blueprint for good health — and how happiness is essential to longevity, not just a bonus. “It doesn’t matter how healthy you are,” Peter says, “if the most important relationships in your life are not happy.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 01, 2024•14 min
Dr Ben Goertzel, CEO of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance and founder of SingularityNet discusses AI cyberattacks in war and a new grants scheme to accelerate the emergence of human-level artificial general intelligence and ‘superintelligence’. Plus, Happy birthday ChatGPT, National Trust picks 49 good causes to receive Sycamore Gap saplings, Australia passes world-first law banning under-16s from social media accounts. Also in this episode: Rise of the dinosaurs from herbivores to carni...
Nov 29, 2024•9 min
The Russian missile attack that left more than a million Ukrainians without power. We spoke to defence editor, Robert Fox. Benralizumab: First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years … with health reporter, Dan Keane. Why kidney cells ‘can make memories too’ - with neuroscientist and study lead author, Dr Nikolay Kukushkin, from NYU. Also in this episode: Are Brits all out of love with dating apps? Ofcom data Tame Impala frontman launches a very synthy new instrument Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Nov 28, 2024•9 min
OpenAI’s video generator, Sora , had its access leaked by early testers. Why? One in seven concerned about someone they know driving with below legal vision, new figures reveal. Tech & Science Daily spoke to Adam Sampson, chief executive of the Association of Optometrists. Storm Conall: flooding causes road and rail chaos. Former GB para-athlete, Jonny Huntington, told us about his world-first trek to the South Pole. Also in this episode: FBI arrest one of their most wanted ‘terrorists’ in W...
Nov 27, 2024•9 min
Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, according to research by Which?. Rob lilley-Jones, consumer expert at Which? discusses its research. One-in-20 single women are choosing IVF treatment, according to a new study. Earth’s ‘mini moon’ slips away for 30 years. New ultrasound technique lets experts peer inside live cells - but without causing damage. We spoke with lead author, Dr Mengting Yao, from the University of Nottingham. Also in this e...
Nov 26, 2024•9 min
The storm brought winds over 80mph and “devastating” flooding to the UK as warnings continue . We speak with independent flood consultant Heather Shepherd. Microsoft 365 down , many users left unable to access emails on Outlook. UK PM Starmer confirms plans for drink spiking to become a specific offence . Also in this episode: Does rainfall lead to ‘divorce rates’ in birds? Is Sony about to launch its Nintendo Switch-killer portable console - that needs no wifi? Parents of a four-year-old boy wi...
Nov 25, 2024•7 min
…We spoke to the team who captured the event, Dr Marina Arnaudova and Professor Dan Smith from the University of Hertfordshire. Methanol poisoning : Andrea Sella, professor of chemistry at University College London on its impact on the human body. Google UK boss : ‘firms can use AI to help offset Budget tax hike’ Also in this episode: Chemists design world’s thinnest spaghetti, why? We ask co-author, UCL chemistry department’s Dr Adam Clancy to find out... Storm Bert to hit the UK with 70 mph wi...
Nov 22, 2024•10 min
The London Standard’s defence editor Robert Fox on ICBMs, Moscow’s military strategy and future risk . Will Google be forced to sell Chrome? What is ‘sound symbolism’ and why is it important, with Marcus Perlman, associate professor in linguistics and communication at the University of Birmingham Also in this episode: Microsoft has begun opening up Xbox Cloud Gaming Inspector Gadget voice actor dies at 82 following Parkinson’s battle Instagram users can test recommendations “reset” Mysterious sp...
Nov 21, 2024•8 min
Hear SpaceX successfully launch its sixth Starship flight test. Russia’s mobile nuclear bomb shelters . UK technology secretary on potential social media ban for under 16’s . Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2024 hasn’t taken off so smoothly… Also in this episode: The RSPCA’s chief vet on protecting pets from carbon monoxide poisoning. Why salmonella may actually help fight against bowel cancer . Boki the brown bear recovering well after pioneering brain surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
Nov 20, 2024•8 min
Putin has approved changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine . We speak to political editor, Nicholas Cecil. Patient blood could repair bones , Professor Alvaro Mata of pharmacy and chemical engineering, at the University of Nottingham, explains the study. Plus, The Game Awards 2024 with culture writer, and tv and games editor, Vicky Jessop. Also in this show: UK snow latest: the “first taste of winter” – Met Office Move over Gladiator 2, London’s Hidden Gems: Roman Amphitheatre. Read the article her...
Nov 19, 2024•8 min
Joe Biden has given Ukraine the green light to use long-range weapons against Russia for the first time. Could pond-life power future space missions to Mars? We speak to Erik Gauger, professor in quantum theory at Heriot-Watt university’s Institute of Photonics and quantum sciences. Plus, hear the voice of King Richard III, created using state-of-the-art technology . Also in this episode: Dark side of the moon: volcanoes erupted on far side for over a billion years Cocoa may protect against nega...
Nov 18, 2024•8 min
Evgeny Lebedev joins Dr Aubrey de Grey, a pioneer in biomedical gerontology - the study of life extension and rejuvenation - and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation. Known for his radical approach to ageing, Dr de Grey discusses his latest research, society’s attitude to the human lifespan and his hopes for future anti-ageing treatments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2024•13 min
Well… University of Nottingham scientists say that a compound, Cordyceps militaris , also known as caterpillar fungus, could help towards a 'game-changing' cancer drug. We speak to the lead author, Dr. Cornelia De Moor. The UK pledges £79 million to accelerate the energy transition in developing countries . The Royal Observatory tells us how to spot the final supermoon of 2024 . Satirical website The Onion has bought the highly controversial ‘conspiracy site’ Infowars. And, the Royal Zoological ...
Nov 15, 2024•7 min
Consumer group Which? has launched a £3 billion claim against Apple, claiming the tech giant has breached competition law by “forcing its iCloud services on customers” - an allegation Apple rejects and say will defend “vigorously”. The London Standard’s health reporter Daniel Keane discusses a vote by pharmacy owners to reduce hours in row over funding. Also in this episode: How laser tech is powering America’s Cup yacht race - with Keith Williams, chief technology officer at Capgemini Engineeri...
Nov 14, 2024•10 min
President-elect Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk the job of running a new 'Department of Government Efficiency' as part of his new cabinet. The London Standard’s deputy political editor Jitendra Joshi joins us for the latest. Plus, we head to Lisbon to speak to Web Summit co-founder, Paddy Cosgrave. Also in this episode: Amazon pulls the plug on Freevee Could LED lights reduce chances of a great white shark attack? Australian scientists find cannabis might actually improve sleep £500m skills dr...
Nov 13, 2024•9 min
A new law has been proposed to legalise assisted dying in England and Wale s. The bill is calling for terminally ill people, who are expected to die within six months, to be given the right to choose to end their life. Cop29: Starmer not ‘telling people how to live’ to reach new emissions goal . NHS pill to help people stop smoking with The London Standard’s health reporter, Dan Keane. Also in this episode: Web Summit ’24 is here: we speak to Claire Darley, senior vice president of strategic ini...
Nov 12, 2024•8 min
World leaders are heading to Baku , where they face pressure over delivering finance for poor countries to cope with climate change and increasing their ambitions on emissions cuts. We’re joined by Dr Simon Lewis, professor of climate change science at UCL. NHS doctors could ‘spend more time with patients’ thanks to AI helper . Could red wine prevent bowel cancer ? Also in this episode: As the UK's 'anticyclonic gloom ' finally lifts, we speak to Met Office meteorologist and presenter Alex Deaki...
Nov 11, 2024•8 min
New DNA analysis of the moulded remains of victims in the 79 AD Pompeii disaster after Mount Vesuvius erupted - undertaken by Germany’s Max Planck Institute and Italy’s Universita di Firenze - has revealed new details about their sex, age and ancestry. Online harm: could Australia-style social media ban to protect under-16s ban work here? Tech & Science Daily speaks with Clare Fernyhough, co-founder of Smartphone Free Childhood. Also in this episode: Revving up to 200mph for first women’s Fo...
Nov 08, 2024•10 min
Australia is set to introduce what’s described as the world’s first laws banning under-16s from social media, citing risks to child physical and mental health. Mpox: fourth UK case found in London. Cuba total blackout as Hurricane Rafael downs power grid. Also in this episode: Steve O’Hear: a tribute to ‘remarkably talented’ London tech journalist & founder Why 2024 is set to be record hottest year Metal detectorist strikes gold with UK-shaped nugget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Nov 07, 2024•8 min
Tech & Science daily looks at Donald Trump’s presidential election digital communications strategy in comparison to the media gameplan deployed by his rival Kamala Harris. Communications expert Mark Borkowski, founder of Borkowski PR, examines the campaigns, Elon Musk’s backing and Trump’s all important decision to bet big on podcasts, notably Joe Rogan. Plus, snow finally falls on Japan’s Mount Fuji after record warm spell - insight with University of Glasgow earth sciences expert Adam Smit...
Nov 06, 2024•8 min
Authorities in Poland claim four people arrested over incendiary devices that started fires in Birmingham and Leipzig were staging dress rehearsals for a Russian plot to attack a transatlantic flight. Get checked for prostate cancer, urges GB Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy. First ferret birth for cloned animal. Also in this episode: Smoking: it takes longer than you think for body to recover Tobacco and Vapes Bill being introduced to Parliament Windows Server 2025 bug link to Microsoft ‘blue screen ...
Nov 05, 2024•8 min
At least 10 people died after a volcano on the island of Flores in eastern Indonesia erupted spewing explosive plumes of lava and forcing authorities to evacuate nearby villages. Royal Navy missile shoots drone in first-of-kind operation. NHS test iPhone adapter to check patients for throat cancer. Also in this episode: Supermarket staff banned from wearing headphones Polestar boss requests more government support for electric vehicles NHS call to speed up 999 stroke call time Nasa scientists aw...
Nov 04, 2024•7 min
On this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren. Now, this is a bit of a break from the usual guests on Tech & Science Daily, but in this wide ranging conversation Evgeny and Dame Helen discuss everything from the evolution of technology, ageing, to the contemporary media landscape and social media. “It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS” Listen to the full conversation on the Brave...
Nov 02, 2024•15 min
Child protection charity the NSPCC is urging Snapchat to get tougher on predators targeting children amid an increase in police reports about grooming on social media messaging platforms. Tech & Science Daily speaks with Rani Govender, NSPCC policy manager specialising in online child safety. More than 200 people are confirmed dead in Valencia floods , as Spanish authorities fear further rainfall could hamper rescue efforts. Also in this episode: AI lorry tech hope to save lives of cyclists ...
Nov 01, 2024•10 min
At least 95 people have died in Europe’s deadliest floods since 2021 - and possibly the worst to hit Spain in modern history. Michael Marks, professor of medicine at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and consultant in infectious diseases at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London, talks to Tech & Science Daily about the first case of ‘a more spreadable strain of mpox’ which has been detected in London. Also in this episode: Have dating apps killed love at first sight...
Oct 31, 2024•9 min
At least 51 people have been killed after torrential rain caused flash floods in southern and eastern Spain, although the exact number remains unclear. London Korean Film Festival: Director of cult classic Save The Green Planet on AI of the future. Plus, China's youngest astronauts reach space... Also in this episode: Halloween: UK’s leading dentists urge parents to swap treats for stickers Woody the puffin saving dog on Rathlin Island TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man Hosted on Acast. ...
Oct 30, 2024•9 min
In a post on X Apple CEO Tim Cook announced “powerful new features” across iPhone, iPad and Mac . Could AI smile-changing features influence romantic attraction ? We speak to the lead author of the report. The fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level since records began . The London Standard’s health reporter, Dan Keane, explains why. Also in this episode: Have scientists located ‘Noah’s Ark’? Scientists discover why we kiss - and it’s not as romantic as you might think...
Oct 29, 2024•9 min
Apple is offering a ‘bug bounty’ of $1 million for anyone able to hack into the tech giant’s AI intelligence network. Over 120 dead in Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines as Vietnam braces. Nasa astronaut released from hospital after eight months in space. Also in this episode: New chronic pain treatments for childhood cancer patients investigated Greenhouse gas levels surge to new record - UN ‘Major success’ as endangered bongo calf born at UK safari park London Zoo’s escaped parrots recapt...
Oct 28, 2024•6 min
Game reviewer and culture journalist, Ali Shutler, joins us to discuss whether the latest offering from the Call of Duty franchise lives up to all the hype. Ali says Black Ops 6 seems to mark a return to form with more intensity and urgency that fans expect from the game. Tech entrepreneur Dean Forbes named the most influential black person in Britain. Also in this episode: We speak to National Robotarium Project Manager, David Morrison, about the autonomous underwater robots they’re developing ...
Oct 25, 2024•9 min
The Government has confirmed that the sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England from June next year. They say the move, which was first announced back in January by the previous government but not enacted, is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health. Researchers have unveiled new music resources to help those with dementia awaken old memories - and they’re also able to help them learn new songs, skills and even communicate. Adam Ockelford, professor of musi...
Oct 24, 2024•10 min
