The forth powerful storm in less than two months, Storm Darragh will bring winds of up to 90mph to Wales and parts of South West England. A newly described reptile species… with an interesting set of teeth, Tech & Science Daily is joined by the Natural History Museum’s Dr Marc Jones. Astronomers say galaxies crashing together 12 billion years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest star systems to form.

Also in this episode:

• The London Standard’s health reporter, Daniel Keane, on a ‘pioneering’ drug for a rare eye cancer and a University College London study on risks of posting frequently on social media.
• Could the Oura smart ring spot your next bout of cold or flu?

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Victims of the crime of stalking are to be given better protection, including the right to know the identity of their online harasser.

In this special episode, taken from our sister podcast, The Standard, host Mark Blunden speaks with activist Nicola Thorp, to discuss her experiences of being stalked online, and also Catherine McLaughlin, director of services and development at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, about the personal safety charity's campaigning.

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‘Brain Rot’ has been announced by Oxford University Press as their Word of the Year for 2024. But what does it mean? The impact of EV road tax changes & future of motoring with two experts. Plus, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew lands in the UK.

Also in this episode:

• Scientists discover a planet that completes a year in just 21 hours
• Fancy visiting a tower fit for King Henry I?
• Japanese artist soothes his ADHD with intricate leaf art

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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.”

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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 carnivores
• Why has the University of Bath studied the sale of lone bananas as “sad singles”?
• Three-year-old ‘chef’ becomes viral TikTok sensation
• Judy Garland’s iconic ruby slippers go on display in London

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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

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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 Wales after 20 years on the run
• TikTok to block beauty filters from under-18’s
• Ministry of Sound to host fundraising rave for DJ ‘legend’ Ashley Beedle

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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 episode:

• New Play(Station)...seats on London’s Victoria line
• Bah, Humbug! Shrewsbury’s famous tombstone from A Christmas Carol destroyed by vandals

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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 with cystic fibrosis raise more than £30,000.

Footage River Taff flooding in Pontypridd, Wales: Credit: Neil Harries

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…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 winds, snow and heavy rain.

Why Kiwi, a baby orangutan, has travelled first-class to England on a P&O ferry…

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