Elon Musk says that the first human patient to receive a brain chip from his company Neuralink is recovering well.

Scientists say the Moon is actively shrinking and crumbling.

First evidence of Alzheimer’s being transmitted between humans in medical procedures is found. 

Also in this episode:

• Study finds link between having a dog and girls’ physical activity
• ‘Ancient lake’ discovered on Mars by Nasa’s Perseverance rover
• New JWST images reveal galaxies in detail so stunning it’s ‘mind-blowing even for researchers’
• England's hedges would go around Earth ten times
• Merger between Amazon and Roomba maker iRobot collapses
• The first pet-only musician to get a multi-million-dollar record deal

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The government has announced that disposable vapes are to be banned in the UK to protect children's health. 

Japan: Moon lander Slim comes back to life and resumes mission.

X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI-generated images of her go viral.

Also in this episode:

• The Sahara dust cloud heading to the UK
• Why playing music could give you a sharper brain in older age 
• World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Miami but there are concerns over its methane emissions 
• This year’s solar eclipse set to block the sun out for over 30 million people
• German company aims for rocket launch every month from Shetland Islands
• Why rats love selfies too

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The Faithful’s dilemma: why some facial features make you look more trustworthy. The brain cancer blood test that could speed up diagnosis and treatment. Apple begrudgingly accepts EU ruling on third party app stores. Also in this episode:

• Ingenuity helicopter's Mars mission is over
• The new weight-loss injection approved for the UK
• Instagram’s ‘Flipside’ feature lets users create private profile
• Astronomers spot ‘old smokers’ among hidden stars
• Swapping shells for bottle caps: how Hermit crabs are 'wearing' our plastic rubbish

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Streaming platform nets 13 million subscribers in the final three months of 2023. NSPCC warning: young people calling Childline about AI deep fakes for the first time. Meat versus plants: what did our ancestors really eat more of? Also in this episode:

• NSPCC CEO Sir Peter Wanless calls for better child protection ‘built in’ to AI models
• Oxford Vaccine Group director says UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threats
• Treatments that improve mood could help those with Crohn’s and colitis
• Study: Cold water swimming could be beneficial for menopause symptoms
• World's first IVF rhino pregnancy 'could save species'

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White House confirms Joe Biden did not record ‘robocall’ message. Amazon fined in France for ‘excessive’ surveillance of workers. 11-year-old boy hears for the first time thanks to gene therapy. New planets discovered which could sustain life. Also in this episode:

• ‘Drip pricing’ set to be banned as part of online shopping reforms
• Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight
• Nintendo sets date to shut down online play for 3DS and Wii U 
• New emperor penguin colonies found by satellite

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Study shows even a few energy drinks a week can impact your sleep. New hope for quicker, less invasive Alzheimer’s blood test. How to make your own music with TikTok. Why MrBeast is dishing out $200,000+ to his followers. Also in this episode:

• Alzheimer Society’s Dr Richard Oakley on benefits of new blood test for diagnosis
• Scientists to reveal if Doomsday clock is closer to midnight
• Lawmakers say EU is set to allow draconian use of facial recognition tech
• Pokémon parody Palworld hit with bugs

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Manchester to Dublin flight diverted to Paris as winds hit 99mph. DPD AI chatbot swears at customer and calls company ‘worst delivery firm’. Met Office CO2 warning over 1.5C target. Are Google searches getting worse? Also in this episode:

• WhatsApp set to offer Airdrop alternative
• UK scientists helping roll out world’s first routine malaria vaccine programme
• Japan switches off its moon lander… but could it come back to life?
• Surgeons develop 3D-printed liver models to plan complex cancer surgery

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Previewing our Brave New World series, in which Evgeny Lebedev delves deep into the ideas of thought leaders, scientists, and intellectuals who are shaping the future and transforming our culture. Tune in each week for captivating interviews with some of the brightest minds of our time, and explore the realms of longevity, neuroscience, biohacking and psychedelics like never before. For the full version of this interview search 'Brave New World Evening Standard' on your podcast provider.

Our first episode features Dr Gabor Maté, a renowned physician and best-selling author recognised for his ground-breaking work in the fields of addiction and mental health.

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Palaeontologists have discovered a new prehistoric cat species that roamed Spain about 15.5 million years ago. Mysterious object spotted in Milky Way. Countdown to Japan's ‘moon sniper’ lunar craft landing. Submersible scientists discover four new octopus species.

Also in this episode:

• ‘Deep flaws’ in generative artificial intelligence, says OpenAI boss Altman.
• Did Covid kill people’s ‘happy hormones’?
• Google’s first vast £800 million UK data centre 
• Doomsday Clock update - how close are warring humans to midnight?

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Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose reveals how zero gravity effect was achieved on Earth for new I.S.S. blockbuster. London’s Science Museum hosts exhibition of 23 ornate British-made 18th Century clocks snapped up by Chinese emperors. Countdown to doomed Peregrine Moon lander’s burn-up. King Charles’s prostate trouble raises awareness of condition. 

Also in this episode:

• Apple’s pulls two blood-monitor smartwatches after patent case loss
• Virus-finding breakthrough heralds ‘faster pandemic reaction’.
• Why little dogs ‘outlive bigger canines’.

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