{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/039b783b-a527-4fdf-b3ce-b3c255ad3034/6863c8daa5764c19f0301bc0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Beetles with microchip backpacks to help search and rescue crews","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba036a1a8cbef5973cf0c0/1751370747315-f105086f-1c49-426c-a1f0-e5b204b135f2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The common beetle could soon be our new superhero.</p><p><br></p><p>Dubbed ‘Cyborg’ beetles, these insects will be equipped with microchip backpacks, designed to help search and rescue crews locate survivors within hours instead of days after a disaster.</p><p><br></p><p>Scientists from the University of Cambridge have discovered that some species of microbe found in the human gut can absorb toxic and long-lasting ‘forever chemicals’, otherwise known as PFAS.</p><p><br></p><p>Tech &amp; Science Daily joins lead author, Anna Lindell, VP of Technology at&nbsp;Cambiotics. </p><p><br></p><p>Anna told us about their plans for a new probiotic which could help protect the gut from the effects of PFAS.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Mark Zuckerberg announces the creation of Meta Superintelligence Labs, as he continues to compete against Google and OpenAI.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>-Trump says he has 'a group of very wealthy people' to buy TikTok</p><p><br></p><p>-Why Glastonbury won’t return to Worthy Farm in 2026</p><p><br></p><p>-How deep sleep can boost 'eureka moments</p><p><br></p><p>-Instagram now lets you share Spotify songs with sound to Stories</p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}