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Evgeny meets ‘anti-ageing poster boy’ Bryan Johnson, the entrepreneur whose ‘Project Blueprint’ aims to extend the human lifespan. He also talks to the 46-year-old’s doctor Oliver Zolman, who details how they’re approaching a controversial area of emerging science. To hear the whole episode search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' in your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The TikTok chief executive, Shou zi Chew, has appealed directly to US users to oppose the potential ban of the platform in America.  SpaceX loses Starship, the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever made. McDonald’s hit by huge global outage leaving people unable to order. Also in this episode: Nothing Phone 2a: iPhone challenger breaks record  Giant volcano spanning 280 miles discove...

Professor of developmental psychology at the University of Bristol, Bruce Hood, reveals the secrets to happiness, but explains why it does take work.  US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide - as platform’s CEO says the move would 'take billions of dollars out of the pockets of creators'. SpaceX to fire up world’s biggest rocket in huge test of Mars ambitions. Also in this episo...

Google restricts its AI chatbot Gemini’s election-related answers in an attempt to combat the spreading of defamation.  Cheetahs’ unrivalled speed may be explained by their ‘sweet spot’ size. David Labonte, senior lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering at Imperial College London and lead author of the study explains why.  Plus, we hear from Nadège Aoki, one of the scientists at the...

Airbnb is introducing a worldwide ban on security cameras inside rental properties from the end of next month.  The highly controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have been detained in Romania after an arrest warrant was issued by the UK. Experts call for action on medical devices prone to biases. Also in this episode: Bird flu virus found in king penguins as scienti...

Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement after the controversy over an official image of her and her children that was released on Mother's Day. Oscars 2024: The technology big winners.  Scientists look for signs of alien technology in a mysterious perfectly synchronised solar system. Also in this episode: Italians forced to cut back on Mediterranean cooking staple olive oil as price...

Police convoy escorts rogue EV after 35-minute malfunction . Expert explains how space researchers plan to look for water-ice on Mars. Joe Biden wants to “ban AI voice impersonation.” Concerns about ‘mass die-offs’ of farmed salmon . Also in this episode: The Open University's Dr Konstantin Stefanov describes their mission to find water-ice on Mars Report warns Generative AI could ‘supercharge’ cl...

We speak to Colossal Biosciences about their Jurassic Park-style woolly mammoth de-extinction mission which has passed a technical milestone. Genetic brain ‘switch’ identified that can control anxiety . Space-tourists warned about cosmic radiation exposure. World's oceans reach record temperature. Also in this episode: Colossal's Eriona Hysolli and Professor George Church explain their stem cell b...

Experts: a healthy diet can’t compensate for chronic sleep deprivation . ‘Technical issue’ blamed for Facebook & Instagram outage . Bafta games awards judge explains players choice shortlist. Arctic could see ‘ice-free’ days in next few years . Also in this episode: Bafta games awards judge & Evening Standard journalist Vicky Jessop on the six games shortlisted for the players choice prize...

Apple’s set to appeal the decision of the European Commission . ‘Mini organs’ grown from stem cells taken in late pregnancy . MacBook Air gets M3 chip upgrade . MrBeast’s message to creators: slow down! Also in this episode: Professor Mattia Gerli from University College London explains the purpose of growing mini organs Sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat Nothing offi...

Gut bacteria analysis shows improved protection for lockdown newborns. Nintendo Switch 2: New console could arrive in March 2025 . Microsoft-backed startup launches free AI chatbot . Killer whale versus great white shark caught on camera . Also in this episode: New US-Russian crew heads to space station MIT tests show high-temperature superconducting magnets are ready for fusion power Spotify accu...

Evgeny Lebedev describes his experience at a psychedelic retreat in Costa Rica where he encountered Ayahuasca, a plant-based brew used by indigenous healers. Psychedelics researcher Professor David Nutt, psychologist Bill Richards returns to the show to explain what’s happening to the mind when DMT is used and how some believe it can help with recovery from trauma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

A train operator in China claims to have reached 387mph, a record top speed for railways - and there’s plans for the ‘T-Flight’ to go faster than a plane on a hyperloop track. The uncomplicated, analogue world of Paddington Bear is being catapulted into the digital realm with a new “immersive experience” in London. Could Nasa’s toppled moon lander Odysseus rise from dead? Also in this episode: Mor...

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellite into orbit, highlighting increasingly close Moscow and Tehran cooperation. One dead, thousands without power in massive Texas wildfires. Hear haunting ‘banging’ sounds from doomed Titan sub hunt. Power of e-bikes ‘could double legally’. Also in this episode: World’s longest-lasting smartphone battery Covid link to brain function problems Why humans lost ou...

Parents were left furious after a Willy Wonka-themed ‘experience’ in Glasgow used artificial intelligence software to generate a magical world on-screen, which IRL was a damp squib. AI duel: Standard SEO editor Dan Cody challenges rival chatbots. The $118m photo set: Odysseus moon lander’s death throes. Also in this episode: PlayStation to shut down London Studio with 900 job cuts Home Office prob...

University College London research finds Britain’s fallen behind on cancer survival amid claims “systemic ageism” means older patients may not receive lifesaving treatment. Control your phone with eyes & AI. Laptop’s transparent screen becomes augmented reality. Musk’s Cybertruck vs thief. Also in this episode: Mystery galaxy ‘like Milky Way’ Gut bacteria ‘link to inherited blindness’ Butterfl...

Tech & Science Daily podcast hears from Matthew Cosby, of Cornwall-based Goonhilly Earth Station, which is helping the toppled spacecraft beam data back to Earth - can the mission be saved? Privacy fears over satellite that can ‘zoom on anyone’s face from space’ First off-the-shelf AI-powered humanoid ‘Bezos bot’. Over 100 deep-sea species found three miles down. Also in this episode: New way...

Intuitive Machines makes history with successful lunar south pole landing. Nasa’s final push to communicate with Voyager 1. The 240-million-year-old reptile likened to a Chinese dragon . How snakes hit the evolutionary jackpot. In this episode: Linda Spilker from Nasa's Jet Propulsion Lab explains efforts to communicate with Voyager 1 Underlying cause of long COVID brain fog discovered by scientis...

A spacecraft is aiming to make history tonight by becoming the first private mission to land intact on the lunar surface - and be the first US Moon landing in 50 years since Apollo 17. We’ve got all the big announcements from Nintendo Direct February 2024. The five apps Android users are being told to delete immediately.  Also in this episode: Alopecia: First ever treatment approved for NHS u...

A test launch of the UK’s Trident nuclear missile has ended in failure for the second time in a row.  We hear from one of the University of East London scientists behind a heart disease breakthrough - where they’ve grown a 'heart in a dish' using stem cells.  Nasa seeks US volunteers for a paid one-year ‘mission to Mars’. Also in this episode: WikiLeaks: Julian Assange’s wife addresses c...

Scientists have discovered the possible location of a ninth planet in our Solar System. Out-of-control satellite hurtling towards Earth due to hit our atmosphere on Wednesday morning. Freak winds in the Atlantic jet stream push commercial planes to supersonic speeds. Also in this episode: Study finds herpes infection may double dementia risk in older adults Scientists puzzled by birds scoring as h...

Teachers get new guidance as ministers ‘ban’ mobile phones in schools. New Airbnb rules to stop the ‘hollowing out’ of local communities. Reports that EU ‘poised to fine Apple about 500 million euros’. Also in this episode: Walkers forced to trespass onto open access countryside Tiny lab-made proteins ‘hold great promise’ to treat Alzheimer’s Mushroom sprouting from live frog in India leaves scien...

Could psychedelics be used to help tackle mental health issues like depression and addiction? In this preview episode of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks to Professor David Nutt, one the leading researchers in this controversial field. He also speaks to Buzzfeed journalist Lara Parker who used ketamine assisted therapy to treat clinical depression. To hear the whole interview, including addi...

The company behind ChatGPT reveals convincing AI-generated footage . Why Apple fans are already returning their Vision Pros. Could ultrasound waves help boost fertility? How VR is being used to teach kids about ocean health . In this episode: Freddie Watson from the Blue Marine Foundation explains VR climate lessons for school children Dr Mark R. Miller from the University of Edinburgh explains th...

Moon lander launches successfully on Space X Falcon 9 - but what will it do when it lands? Why scientists have grown beef inside rice . Sadiq Khan: deepfake audio clips nearly caused ‘serious disorder’ . Sony: No PS5 price cuts or major game sequels any time soon . Also in this episode: OpenAI says GPT-5 is a ‘little bit smarter’ Robot surgeon in space performs first simulated procedure Why grey s...