Scientists claim to have developed a simple reliable test that can determine whether there is, or was, life on other planets.

More than 400 criminals have been jailed in an “unprecedented" operation targeting the encrypted messaging platform EncroChat.

Deepfakes of Sir Keir Starmer released during the Labour Party conference highlight dangers of technology when it comes to politics. 

Also in this episode:

• Study reveals gingers have been around for 10 million years
• Edinburgh to host supercomputer system that may advance medicine, AI and energy
• Scientists find a sixth basic taste detected by the tongue
• Biggest ever solar storm identified using ancient tree rings
• Why everyone seems to be entering ‘monk mode’

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