Tech & Science Daily
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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in anti trust trial
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg could see the tech giant disconnect from Instagram and WhatsApp. Well, that’s the possible outcome from an antitrust trial currently taking place and one that the tech boss is giving evidence t… -
New material makes prosthetics comfier for amputees
London scientists have developed a new material called Roliner which allows amputees to adjust the fit of prosthetic limbs.Our bodies change shape during the day which can be uncomfortable for amputees if their prosthetics don’t fit properl… -
How to build on planets: space architect Sebastian Aristotelis
Fans of the 2015 Ridley Scott film The Martian might enjoy this one… In this episode, we’re joined by Sebastian Aristotelis, co-founder and lead architect of SAGA Space Architects. We discuss the unique challenges of designing habitats for the moon a… -
REPLAY: Magic Mushrooms and Epic Poetry, with Bill Richards (Brave New World Preview)
This episode is a replay. In this preview of our Brave New World series, Evgeny talks to psychologist and researcher Bill Richards, whose book Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences is considered a seminal work… -
The impact of Heathrow Substation Fire
Heathrow Airport has closed after fire broke out at a single substatio… -
What next for US astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore
After nine months on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams -
What happens to London if climate change gets out of control?
Extremes of temperature are often talked about as part of the concern around climate change but there is a scenario which could see the capital faced with extremely cold weather as the norm and the threat comes in part from a giant, invisible ocea… -
Does the Online Safety Act protect you enough?
The Online Safety Act has come into force today meaning social media platforms must now remove illegal content or face massive fines. But will it actually make the internet safer? Consumer law expert Lisa Webb from Which? joins us to discuss the n… -
Science unlocks legacy of PG Tips chimpanzee
Scientists have used a pioneering technique to unlock hidden details about a famous chimpanzee’s life for the first time.Using osteobiography experts have analysed the bones and tissue of Choppers, a Western chimpanzee from the PG Tips tea … -
Tim Peake on the future of space – and Elon Musk
British astronaut Tim Peake joined global leaders from the space industry in London this week for the Space Comm Expo.In today’s episode we hear from the 52-year-old, who was the first British astronaut to perform a spacewalk.